British Society for Neuroendocrinology

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The British Society for Neuroendocrinology (BSN) was formally established in 2001 to promote learning and research into neuroendocrinology. Publications of the Society include the Journal of Neuroendocrinology and Neuroendorcrine Briefings. Since 1989 the society has awarded annually the Mortyn Jones Lectureship to a researcher who has made a major contribution to neuroendocrine research. The BSN is a registered charity in the UK; however, participation is welcomed from around the world.

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History

This society was founded as the British Neuroendocrine Group in 1985, formally constituting as the British Society for Neuroendocrinology (BSN) in 2001. [1]

Major activities

The society is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (no 1002014) [2] whose aims are to promote learning and research into neuroendocrinology: the interplay between the endocrine and nervous systems that control important body functions and behaviour. The ultimate aim of this research is to provide therapies for the many neuroendocrine diseases and disorders that may develop throughout life, and to develop methods to beneficially regulate normal neuroendocrine function in humans and animals. The society offers educational resources and networking opportunities to support members at all stages of their career.

Publications

The society established the Journal of Neuroendocrinology [3] in 1989 under the editorship of Prof Stafford Lightman. It is now published by Wiley, Prof Julian Mercer (University of Aberdeen) is the Editor-in-Chief. The society also publishes Neuroendorcrine Briefings, a resource for teaching and communication, on an occasional basis.

Membership

Ordinary membership is open to researchers, clinicians and students in the field of neuroendocrinology, endocrinology and related disciplines. [1] Although based in the UK, the BSN welcomes participation from around the world. Honorary membership is awarded by the executive committee of the society to persons of special distinction in neuroendocrinology.

Mortyn Jones Lectureship

The British Society for Neuroendocrinology awards annually the Mortyn Jones Lectureship to a researcher who has made a major contribution to neuroendocrine research. [1]

yearawardeeinstitution
1989Paul PlotskySan Diego
1990Gavin VinsonLondon
1991Mary DallmanSan Francisco
1992Malcolm ParkerLondon
1993Colin IngramBristol
1994Rainer LandgrafMunich
1995Ferenc AntoniEdinburgh
1996Michael HastingsCambridge
1997Daniel BichetMontreal
1998Michael SchumacherKremlin-Bicetre
1999Jonathan SecklEdinburgh
2000Marian JoelsUtrecht
2001David MurphyBristol
2002Alan WattsLos Angeles
2003Peter MorganAberdeen
2004Ruth WoodLos Angeles
2005Mitsuhiro KawataKyoto
2006Steve MatthewsToronto
2007Greti AguileraBethesda
2009Dave GrattanOtago
2010John MorrisOxford
2012Fran EblingNottingham
2014 Stafford Lightman Bristol
2015Prof Alan HerbisonOtago
2016Prof Sue MoenterMichigan
2017Held by World Congress on Neurohypophysial Hormones-
2018Dr Richard PalmiterWashington

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References

  1. 1 2 3 British Society for Neuroendocrinology homepage
  2. British Society for Neuroendocrinology, Charities Commission website
  3. Journal of Neuroendocrinology. Wiley Blackwell. 2013. ISSN   1365-2826.