Early Career Researcher Event - #BSNBradford2025
The British Society for Neuroendocrinology is committed to supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the field of neuroendocrinology. We offer a range of opportunities at our annual conference to help ECRs develop their careers, network with peers, and showcase their research.
ECR Event: Transitions and Leadership
Join us for an exclusive event tailored for ECRs on Sunday 31 August 2025. This year, our focus is on "Transitions and Leadership," offering practical insights and interactive sessions to support ECR members.
Remember to select this option on your registration form if you are planning to attend.
Event Highlights
Panel Discussion
We begin with a thought-provoking panel discussion addressing the challenges faced in the early stages of an academic career. Panellists will share their personal experiences and offer strategies for transitioning into leadership roles at different career stages.
Interactive Workshops
Next, participants will take part in a series of focused, 20-minute workshops led by the panel members. Each session provides practical guidance and space for discussion around the following core themes:
- Communication & Social Media
- Leadership
- Grant Writing & Developing Scientific Ideas
- Collaboration and Networking
ECRs will have the opportunity to submit questions or concerns in advance, which the panellists will address by sharing their insights and experiences.
Speed Networking
We'll conclude the day with an engaging speed networking session. Through quick, small-group conversations, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and form valuable professional relationships.
Whether you're looking to step into a leadership role or strengthen your academic profile, this event is designed to equip you with the tools, connections, and confidence to take the next step in your career.
Panel Members
Communication & Social Media
Dan Brierley
Senior Research Fellow
University College London, UK
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Leadership
David Garcia Galiano
Assistant Professor
University of Córdoba, Spain
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Grant Writing & Developing Scientific Ideas
Su Young Han
Lecturer
St Andrew’s University, UK
Su Young Han is a lecturer in neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, specialising in hypothalamic circuits that regulate hormone secretion. Over the past ten years, she has worked extensively on functional imaging of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse and surge generator neural circuits. She recently established her lab in St Andrews to further investigate how neuronal populations coordinate hormone dynamics and interact with other hormone-releasing or -responsive circuits. Her lab specialises in using in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, and chemogenetics. Outside the lab, she enjoys baking, playing badminton, board games, and spending time by the sea with her husband and two beautiful children.
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Collaboration & Networking
Monica Imbernon
Senior Lecturer
Queen Mary University London, UK
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