The recent history of pharmacology in Brazil The medicinal potential of the biodiversity in Brazil was known several centuries before the ‘discovery’ of our land by the Portuguese conquerors. Native…
“You can be anywhere you want in the world, meet different people and learn more than a hundred things in a matter of minutes… all you have to do is READ!” – C.M. Okonkwo Dear…
New editorials published in the British Journal of Pharmacology provide guidance for authors of papers submitted to the journal, with guidance on how to design and conduct experiments as well as what…
When prompted to describe some of its key functions, amongst others ChatGPT (GPT-3.5) listed “information retrieval”, “content generation” and “idea generation”. It is therefore easy to understand…
This year ASM2026 celebrates bold thinking and transformative action in health professions education. We invite educators, learners, and leaders to push past traditional limits, embracing innovation…
A team from AstraZeneca has been named the winner of the 2025 Sir James Black Award by the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) for its development of a treatment for a specific type of advanced…
Authors should download our writing style guide and complete the form below to pitch a blog, long-form Pharmacology Matters article or video submission. The BPS is always looking to publish…
Opioid drugs are widely used for pain relief, but their clinical utility is seriously limited by adverse effects, such as the risk of addiction. Opioid analgesics have been overused for many years;…
Who we are The Awards Panel advises Council on all matters relating to the Society’s prizes and awards. The Panel assess nominations for awards, prizes, studentships, and…
Ayesha is the Senior Mentoring Coordinator at the Social Mobility Foundation. She studied Biology and Psychology BSc and has a graduate diploma in Child Development and Educational Psychology. At the…
