2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is a yellow substance which is being incorporated into weight loss pills. It is easily available to purchase online and is marketed as a ‘safe weight loss agent’. It was…
Since its launch in May 2020, the Community has grown and brought together members from around the world. With nearly 1000 members active across the Community, and 27 different Networks, there are…
As pharmacologists, we know that studies using research animals have been instrumental in the discovery and development of new medicines and in our understanding of the physiological mechanisms…
Pharmacology Matters editor, Dr Aisah Aubdool, interviews Professor Susan Brain about her academic career, her achievements in the field of pharmacology, and her advice for early career…
Each year the British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) and the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP) award prizes for the best paper published by an early career researcher in the journals…
In 2016, the Society’s Engagement Committee (then known as the Policy and Public Engagement Committee) set up a pilot scheme with the aim to promote the Society and pharmacology to diverse audiences…
This article, written by Owen Underwood from the University of Nottingham, was a runner up for our Pharmacology Matters Writing Competition for early career pharmacologists in…
This article, written by Sabah Bharde, was a runner up for our Pharmacology Matters Writing Competition for early career pharmacologists in 2020. The perception of pain is universal, with 6–7% of…
In 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society made the decision to pivot the annual meeting to an online event for the first time. The Meetings and Events team worked hard to…
The partnership between ELRIG UK and the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) is a strategic alliance that recognises the complementary strengths of the two organisations. By working together, the…
