Neuroendo Celebrate 2026 - BSN Early Career Researcher Meeting (Manchester)
A dedicated meeting for early career researcher members at the British Society for Neuroendocrinology

Neuroendo Celebrate 2026 | BSN Early Career Researcher Meeting

Dates: 2-3 September 2026
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

Overview

Join us for Neuroendo Celebrate 2026 - a dedicated meeting for Early Career Researcher (ECR) members of the BSN. As our only BSN event this year, this will be the key in‑person opportunity for collaboration, presentation, and networking within our welcoming, supportive community.

Designed for postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, the meeting provides a platform to present your work, receive constructive feedback, and connect with leading figures in neuroendocrinology.

Programme Highlights

• Alison Douglas Lecture 2026
  Professor Carlos Diéguez González (CiMUS—Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
  Topic: Hypothalamic regulation of anterior pituitary hormone secretion and energy balance.
• Supportive Presentation Opportunities for ECRs
  Share your latest findings and discuss your work with experienced neuroendocrinologists in an encouraging environment.
• Networking & Community
  An informal evening dinner is to celebrate 35 years of the BSN being the charitable organisation that we know today. 

Award Opportunities

Michael Harbuz Prize 
Recognising an outstanding member of the emerging generation of neuroendocrinologists at BSN annual meetings.

Prize includes:

• A 30-minute lecture at Neuroendo Celebrate 2026
• Publication in 'Early Career Perspectives' in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology (JNE)
• £750 prize money 
  
• One year's complimentary BSN membership

Who Should Attend

• Postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers in neuroendocrinology
• Early career scientists seeking presentation experience, mentoring, and networking

Registration

Places are limited - please register early.

• Please log into your BSN mySociety account, then select ‘Book this event' at the top of the screen.
• If you would like to attend the conference dinner, please make sure to select this option when booking.  

 Registration Deadline: Sunday 2 August 2026

Cost

• Conference only: £50
• Conference dinner: £25 (inclusive of VAT)

Early Career Researcher Travel Grant

Supports: registration, travel, and accommodation for UK BSN meetings

Applications open on 1 April 2026
Apply via mySociety

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have been BSN members for at least 6 months at the time of applying.
• For full terms, see the ECR Travel Grant Rules

Abstract Submission

• This year we will be using the Oxford Abstracts platform to accept all our conference submissions. Please note that you will need to create an Oxford Abstracts account before submitting your abstract.
• To submit your abstract, please go to our Oxford Abstracts page.

 Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee, and must be booked separately.

Special Requirements

Before completing your booking, please indicate whether you have any dietary, accessibility, or other requirements on the right-hand side of the booking page when you submit your booking, or let us know at theteam@neuroendo.org.uk and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.

Contact

For any conference booking or website queries, please contact theteam@neuroendo.org.uk

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware of our cancellation and refund policy.

To cancel a booked place on an event, notice must be given by email to theteam@neuroendo.org.uk.

• If you cancel at least 14 days prior to the date of the event you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel between 7 and 13 days prior to the date of the event you will receive an 80% refund.
• If you cancel within 7 days of the date of the event you will receive a 50% refund.
• No refund will be made for non-attendance.