New research from the British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) suggests that a compound based on a spider toxin may be effective for treating pain. Experiments conducted in rats revealed that the…
The United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines consulted on promoting innovation and increasing access to medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and related…
The recent death of a volunteer taking part in a clinical trial in France has major implications for the design of future clinical trials, says an editorial to be published in the next edition of the…
Professor David Webb, President of the British Pharmacological Society, comments on the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs vote on the WHO recommendations on ketamine:“The British Pharmacological…
The Women and Equalities Committee of the House of Commons conducted an inquiry to inform Government strategy on reducing the gender pay gap, focusing on women aged over 40. The…
The Society responded to the Apprenticeships inquiry of House of Commons Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy. The inquiry was looking at issues such as the Government’s…
The Department of Business, Innovation & Skills has announced its intention to exclude core research funders from the new anti-lobbying clause in government grants.Last week, Universities and…
Three members of the British Pharmacological Society were elected as Fellows of the Royal Society.The Fellowship of the Royal Society is made up of the most eminent scientists, engineers and…
Four members of the British Pharmacological Society have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences. The Fellows have been elected for their contribution to medical research and…
