Get inspired by the incredible women scientists at the BSN
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.
In our Brainwaves blog series we interview eminent scientists within our Society on their tips and reflections for a career in neuroendocrinology. Enjoy reading this selection of Brainwaves blogs from our women scientists:
- Brainwaves: Interview with Dr Michelle Bellingham on excitement about unexpected results and new research ideas, the importance of learning new things and why kindness goes a long way.
- Brainwaves: Interview with Dr Jane Robinson on the people who inspired her research into the reproductive neuroendocrine axis, how the working environment has changed during her time as a scientist and about how she was once knocked out by a ram!
- Brainwaves: Interview with Associate Professor Helen Christian on her work on the feedback control of the pituitary, surprising research findings and why she will never skimp on giving feedback to the next generation of neuroendocrinologists.
Our Lab Notes blog series celebrates scientists who have recently started their own laboratory. Read how these women scientists did it:
Our Annual Meetings regularly showcase the work of women neuroendocrinologists through symposia panels and plenary lectures. Watch the recordings of some of the most inspiring lectures from leading women scientists at our meetings:
- The amazing diversity of hypothalamic neurons, as well as the trainees doing the research 2025 Alison Douglas Lecture | Professor Denise Belsham (BSN members only)
- Melanocortin neuropeptides: A Story of Science and Serendipity 2025 Mortyn Jones Lecture | Professor Anne White (BSN members only)
- Plasticity in the structure and function of pituitary lactotrophs and folicullo-stellate cells 2024 Alison Douglas Plenary Lecture | Professor Helen Christian (BSN members only)
- Neuroendocrine mechanisms of seasonal adaptation 2023 Mortyn Jones Lecture | Valerie Simonneaux (BSN members only)
- Decoding the Biological Clock: Exploring the Genetics of Human Reproductive Ageing 2023 Public Lecture | Professor Anna Murray
- What talks to brown adipose tissue? 2022 Alison Douglas Memorial Lecture | Professor Barbara Cannon (BSN members only)
- Game of Hormones: why sex and sex hormones matter for brain health 2022 Mortyn Jones Memorial Lecture | Professor Liisa Galea (BSN members only)
- New insights into the brain control of hunger 2019 Plenary Lecture | Professor Lora Heisler
- Back to Your Future 2019 Alison Douglas Memorial Lecture | Dr Jane Robinson
Finally, enjoy these encouraging video clips from Professor Denise Belsham and Professor Anne White on what it means to be a woman in science:
