In celebration of UNESCO's International Day of Women and Girls in science we're highlighting all the ways in which you can get inspired by the women scientists at the British Society for Neuroendocrinology.
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Full storyApply for the grant to travel to Japan by 10 February 2026
Full storyOur journal is now recognised as the leading journal in our field, with an Impact Factor of 4.1, and we have great plans for the future. Find out more and view our infographic.
Full storyJoin INTEGRATE's new peer-mentoring project connecting computational and non-computational researchers
Full storyA growing membership, new JNE Editorial Board and 24 new mentor-mentee relationships established.
Full storyApply to attend International Congress of Neuroendocrinology 2026. Grant covers registration fee, abstract submission fee, up to £1,000 towards travel costs.
Full storyFunding from BSN’s Project Support Grant allowed Professor Oluwole Akinola and student Joseph Enya, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, to find a new mechanistic pathway for targeting central neuroendocrine dysfunction in polycystic ovarian syndrome—an area where current treatments are limited.
Full storyWe welcome Dr Dr Joao Cavalcanti De Albuquerque as the new BSN Deputy ECR Representative
Full storyCeline Camon, PhD student at University of Otago, New Zealand, and the 2025 Julia Buckingham Award shares her highlights from our 2025 Annual Meeting in Bradford, UK.
Full storyA dedicated meeting for early career researcher members at the British Society for Neuroendocrinology.
Full storyFind your mentor today - get a new perspective on navigating your career as well as built an extended network of established neuroendocrinologists from whom you can gain advice and ideas.
Full storyDr Jodi Pawluski shares what to expect in the upcoming JNE-Mommy Brain Revisited podcast collaboration and why podcasts are so great for sharing valuable research:
Full storyInside: ICN2026 in Japan, Kisspeptin Satellite Meeting, become an Editor for a Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology book
Full storyHighlights from the Special Issue of papers from the 13th International Meeting on Steroids and the Nervous System, guest edited by Roberto Melcangi, Silvia Giatti and Stefano Gotti.
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Full storyJournal of Neuroendocrinology is pleased to announce the publication of a Special Issue on Avian Endocrinology, pulling together a series of articles from the International Symposia on Avian Endocrinology held in 2022 and 2024.
Full storyTo mark our 2025 Annual Meeting our conference dinner will be held at the impressive Victoria Hall in the UNESCO World Heritage Site village of Saltaire.
Full storyJoin the BSN Committee as the Deputy ECR Trustee to network with neuroendocrinologists worldwide and have input to ECR activities.
Full storyWhere we are and where you, our members, want us to go, as derived from last autumn’s member survey.
Full storyThe Journal of Neuroendocrinology is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Early Career Editorial Board with researchers joining across a range of disciplines and from across the globe.
Full storyA special issue of 16 articles on a groundbreaking new area for the Translational and Clinical Strand of JNE
Full storyFind your mentor today - get a new perspective on navigating your career as well as built an extended network of established neuroendocrinologists from whom you can gain advice and ideas.
Full storyAbstract submission, early bird registration and ECR prizes are now open for our annual meeting in Bradford, UK, in September 2025
Full storyResearchers, including BSN's former President Professor Giles Yeo, have a new tool to unlock the secrets of the human brain’s metabolic control centre. By better understanding the human hypothalamus, science takes a significant step toward combating obesity, diabetes, and related conditions.
Full storyFrom 14 new mentor-mentee relationships and over £150k given out in grants here are our 2024 highlights!
Full storyRewatch a diverse panel of speakers from Europe and the Americas at different academic career stages.
Full storyBlack History Month is an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture
Full storyCelebrating a long and distinguished career in neuroendocrinology
Full storyApplications are open for a new Early Career Editorial Board, formed as part of JNE’s commitment to the neuroendocrine community and the support of early career researchers in the field across the world.
Full storyThe Journal of Neuroendocrinology is delighted to be introducing a new Early Career Editorial Board, formed as part of JNE’s commitment to the neuroendocrine community and the support of early career researchers in the field across the world.
Full storyIn this interview Isadora reveals how hard work, embracing opportunities, a strong network of colleagues and mentors helped her to get to the point of leading her own team. She also speaks to the challenges of being a non-native speaker navigating a scientific career in the UK.
Full storyFind your mentor to grow your network, clarify goals and get inspiration on your research and the next step in your career
Full storyRewatch lectures by Prof Helen Christian and Prof Andrew Loudon
Full storyRead the FASEB Growth Hormone/Prolactin (PRL) Special Issue
Full storyThe festschrift for Bob Millar took place on 2-3 February 2024 at Berg-en-Dal rest camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa. Members can now watch the presentations on mySociety
Full storyAlongside our volunteer Trustees the smooth running of the BSN is managed by three team members. Here we introduce you to Sue, Roni and Agnes.
Full storyIn this interview Dave talks about the disruption the pandemic played in his research, the key role supportive mentors had in terms of confidence and community and the importance of overcoming shyness in your scientific career. Oh, and watching Sons of Anarchy.
Full storyThe BSN is delighted to announce that Professor Wouter W. de Herder will succeed Professor Bob Millar as Editor-in-Chief of the Translational and Clinical Neuroendocrinology strand of the Journal of Neuroendocrinology from 1 January 2025.
Full storyJoin the BSN Committee and advance your career while also making a difference to neuroendocrinology.
Full storyJoin our welcoming Board of Trustees and have a say in the direction of your Society
Full storyHow much money did we award through our grants? How many new members did we get? What did folk say about our mentorship programme? And which Journal of Neuroendocrinology articles were the most downloaded?
Full storyCongratulations to BSN member Tyler Stevenson on the publication of his new book 'On Rheostasis: The Hierarchical Organization of Physiological Stability'.
Full storyWe are delighted to announce that registration and abstract submission for Aberdeen 2024 are now open! Join us in Aberdeen, UK, for the 2024 BSN Annual Meeting from 30 June-3 July 2024. The meeting will highlight the latest neuroendocrinology research with a strong focus on our early-career researchers.
Full storyJoin JNE during this exciting time in the ongoing global development of a premier journal within the field of neuroendocrinology.
Full storyAn editorial, 11 reviews and 1 original research article from ICN2022. All articles are either open access or available for free for 2 months.
Full storyFeeling anxious about attending your first scientific conference? Follow these simple tips
Full storyThe Committee of the BSN were saddened to hear of the death of Honorary Member, Professor Harry Charlton FRS.
Full storyRepresent the voices of early career researchers within neuroendocrinology
Full story5 exciting updates on the BSN Annual Meeting in Exeter 2023
Full storyFeaturing research presented at the 11th International Meeting of Steroids and Nervous System, held in Torino, Italy between 19-22 Feb 2022.
Full storyWe are seeking a recognised leader of the international neuroendocrine community who is passionate about JNE
Full storyJoin our annual meeting in Exeter, 4-6 September 2023
Full storyA special blog for International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 11 February 2023
Full storyBSN talks to Giles Yeo about this new, unified, single cell gene expression atlas of the mouse hypothalamus.
Full storyThanks for another fantastic year! See our 2022 highlights...
Full storyNew membership categories
Full storyhear from three successful applicants of BSN's Project Support Grant about how the funding has supported their research and career as well as tips for those seeking to apply.
Full storyNew Clinical and Translational Neuroendocrinology Special Issue from ENEA Workshop
Full storyA Special Issue from the 23rd International Symposium on Regulatory Peptides
Full storyWe welcome Dr Alejandro Ibáñez-Costa as the new BSN ECR Representative and Dr Nicole as the Deputy ECR Representative.
Full storyCelebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
Full storyA summary of the Parental Brain Meeting 2022 sponsored by Journal of Neuroendocrinology
Full storyWaljit Dhillo, on translational research, the importance of in-person conferences for new ideas and why he feels like a child in a sweet shop when it comes to work!
Full storyFirst Special Issue from Journal of Neuroendocrinology and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS)
Full storyFeaturing research presented at the Virtual International Meeting Steroids and Nervous System, Torino, Italy held in February 2021.
Full storyThe BSN deplores the attacks of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and its people.
Full storyLive recording of Waljit's Mortyn Jones Memorial Plenary Lecture on 'Translating kisspeptin/neurokinin/dynorphin neurone biology into new therapies'
Full storyTell us your views to help us make a difference
Full storyA summary infographic of our 2021 EDI survey results
Full storyInterview with Neil Evans, Helen Christian and Chi Udeh-Momoh on careers, ECRs and mentoring
Full storyEDI survey results and join our Sub-committee
Full storyThe benefits of BSN's mentorship scheme - perhaps you'll be inspired to be part of it too?
Full storyMichelle Bellingham, BSN's Treasurer, on the excitement of new research ideas, the importance of learning new things and why kindness goes a long way.
Full storyThree vacancies on our Board of Trustees Committee
Full storyDr Claire Foldi is interviewed about who and what supported them in starting her own lab.
Full storyAssistant Professor T. Lee Gilman is interviewed about who and what supported them in starting their own lab.
Full storyJoin the BSN Committee and have your voice heard
Full storyJNE Special Issue published: Insulin 100 – celebrating neuroendocrine research after 100 years of insulin
Full storyMentors, grants, webinars and more...
Full storyCollective advice from our eminent neuroendocrinologists to up-and-coming researchers.
Full storyENETS will publish guidelines, standards of care and conference abstracts in JNE
Full storyDespite a challenging year, we are proud of how we have served our membership in 2020
Full storyResults and grant update from second membership survey on COVID-19 impact
Full storyNeil, BSN's new President, on the impact of his research and taking the opportunities that present to you.
Full storyInterview with Dave Lyons, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol
Full storyLooking for individuals who have helped to significantly advance the field of Neuroendocrinology, in memory of Professor Mortyn Jones
Full storyJournal of Neuroendocrinology is expanding its remit to encompass ‘Translational and Clinical Neuroendocrinology’
Full storyFeaturing research from the 4th FASEB Growth Hormone (GH)/Prolactin (PRL) Family in Biology & Disease Conference
Full storyThe BSN have worked hard to support our members during the pandemic. Here’s what we have done so far and our future plans.
Full storyGiles, BSN President, on luck and following the biology, finding your niche and destigmatising body weight
Full storyMeetings, grants, journal access - this list is a good place to start if you recently joined BSN.
Full storyDr Kate Ellacott joins JNE as Senior Editor
Full storyDave Grattan, New Zealand, on surprising findings, success and following your passion.
Full storyStafford, first JNE Editor-in-Chief, on changing research focus, the benefits of walking and only doing research that excites you.
Full storyReaffirming our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion
Full storyOur ECR hub gathers all our resources to help you with your career journey.
Full storyApril 2020: Special Issue from the 13th World Congress on Neurohypophysial Hormones
Full storyJNE official journal of International Regulatory Peptide Society
Full storyNew: BSN undergraduate education guide to help plan curricula
Full storyLooking for talented, communications-minded BSN members!
Full storyScience communicator extraordinaire and BSN President, Giles Yeo shares his experience.
Full storySubmit your abstract by 16 September 2019 for a chance to get useful feedback on your work.
Full storyJNE official journal of Hypothalamic Neuroscience and Neuroendocrinology Australasia
Full storyLive recording of Jane's lecture on programming of the reproductive neuroendocrine axis
Full storyFran Ebling on biological rhythmicity, his favourite book and advice for aspiring scientists.
Full storyGareth, a BSN founder, on inspiration, books and why connections trump impact factors.
Full storyHelen Christian on what she loves about her work, who inspires her and why the BSN is great!
Full storyJane Robinson on how her work has evolved and inspiring others into neuroendocrinology.
Full storyThe hypothalamic kisspeptins and their receptors are potent regulators of the gonadotropic axis through the control of GnRH neuronal activity. But there is another population of kisspeptin neurons in the amygdala, a brain area that integrates odour, visual and auditory information, and which has a key role in social behaviours.
DownloadA summary of all BSN grants applied for and awarded in 2018.
Full storyA summary of all BSN grants applied for and awarded in 2019.
Full storySign up to NeuroendoNews – our quarterly newsletter updating you on the Society’s activities
Full storyAshleigh Wilcox won the Early Stage Researcher presentation prize
Full story9 Dec 2019: Join us in Glasgow for an ECR day symposium and JNE 30th anniversary dinner
Full storyLive recording of Lora's Plenary Lecture on new insights into the brain control of hunger
Full storyDr Ashleigh Wilcox is the BSN's new early career researcher representative
Full storyLooking for an Early Career Researcher (ECR) to join the BSN Board of Trustees - apply today
Full storyThanks to all members who completed the survey that was sent around recently, we had a great response and some really constructive feedback to work on.
Full storyCongratulations to Prof. Julia Buckingham and Prof. Iain Clarke for their inclusion in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Full storyThe BSN is now offering a Public Engagement and Outreach grant to eligible members, a fantastic way to broaden knowledge of neuroendocrinology! Go to the Grants and Funding page for more information.
Full storyGiles Yeo is the winner of The Genetics Society's JBS Haldane Lecture.
Full storyThe Journal of Neuroendocrinology has published a new free access Special Issue.
Full storyFive undergraduate students are looking for neuroendo lab experience - can you help?
Full storySue Thorn, BSN CEO, gives an overview and outlines implications for Journal of Neuroendocrinology
Full storyApply for our grant and host a public engagement activity
Full storyRoyal Society Publishing has recently published a special issue of Philosophical Transactions B entitled "Wild clocks: Integrating Chronobiology and Ecology to Understand Timekeeping in Free-Living Animals"
Full storyInteractive summary of the JNE free online 30th Anniversary Special Issue - have a browse!
Full storyOne of our founding members, Gareth Leng has just published a book entitled "The Heart of the Brain: The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones".
Full storyCompetition to win £500 towards research
Full storyCan you describe what you love about the BSN in 3 words?
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