Keasbey Travel Fund report – Solomon Jalang (2025, MSc Pharmacology)

I was privileged last year to receive funding that enabled me to attend the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) annual Pharmacology conference 2025 in Belfast. The conference brought together an international audience, with over 800 delegates, and featured more than 40 scientific sessions over three days spanning plenaries, symposia, workshops, debates, prize lectures, as well as built-in networking and social events.

This was an exciting moment for me, as it was the biggest professional platform I have participated in since my arrival in the United Kingdom (UK). It was also timely, coming right after my first Oxford academic term in Pharmacology. As I was just settling in & I welcomed this opportunity beyond the classroom to strengthen my scientific understanding of contemporary pharmacology and develop practical, industry-relevant skills that support my goal of transitioning into the pharmaceutical and biotech industries after completing my academic programme.

My fundamental aims were to:
i. Update my scientific knowledge across key translational areas (precision medicine, omics, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular pharmacology, and responsible AI in healthcare).
ii. Learn how academic pharmacology connects to industry decision-making, including drug discovery, development pipelines, and skills valued by employers.
iii. Build a possible professional network and establish contacts across academia and industry through receptions and early-career activities.

You can read the full travel report here.

Published: 6 February 2026

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