The British Pharmacological Society represents around 1,300 undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and recent graduates from around the world. Young members are defined as those in any class of membership who are not more than five years post PhD or medical qualification.
The Young Pharmacologists Advisory Group coordinates a number of projects to raise the profile of pharmacology by involving the Society’s younger members. These activities include the ‘How do drugs work’ video series, networking events and scientific symposia.
Excellence in Pharmacology Teaching Award: Student Choice
This award was set up by the younger members in 2014 to recognise excellence in teaching. Students are invited to nominate individuals they believe to be exceptional teachers. Short-listed nominees and their nominators are invited to the welcome reception at Pharmacology where the winner is announced.
Symposia
The Young Pharmacologists Group has organised a symposium at the Society’s Annual Meeting since 2009.
Networking events
The Young Pharmacologists Advisory Group, in collaboration with our sister societies, organises networking events at meetings of national and international organisations including IUPHAR and EPHAR.
The Society supports and encourages younger members in setting up pharmacology societies/clubs at their institutions. In addition, it offers financial support to student pharmacology (or pharmacology related) societies to organize a Society sponsored lecture or event at their institution. Find out more.
Young Life Scientists (YLS) Symposia
The Society, in collaboration with the Biochemical Society and Physiological Society, provides emerging scientists with an opportunity to organise their own symposium, network and build new contacts. The winning group is offered funding and support to manage its own YLS event.
Fundraising
Young Pharmacologists sold ‘I heart pharmacology’ T-shirts at UK and international events to raise money towards bursaries for African scientists to attend WorldPharma 2014. T-shirt sales and other donations raised over £17,000.
Voice of the Future
Vioce of the Future is a prestigious event that gives young scientists the opportunity to quiz MPs and Ministers about science policy and other scientific affairs within government. The Young Pharmacologists represented the Society at the recent event.
Read an account from one of the Young Pharmacologists
If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like more information about what we offer our younger members, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
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