Academic Research Society

Welcome to Barts Academic Research Society (BARS)! 📚🔬

Are you curious about the world of medical and dental research but not sure where to start?

That's where we come in! BARS is a student-led society passionate about making research accessible and exciting for everyone! Whether you're aiming to dive into academic medicine or just want to get a taste of research, we're here to help you every step of the way. 

Through hands-on workshops, conferences and inspiring talks from experienced researchers, we provide you with the tools you need to thrive in the world of research - whether you're a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills. Our popular collorative event London Medical Student Research Conference is back this year, offering you the chance to learn the art of academic writing and get insider tips from leading experts. 

Plus, we're not just about learning - we're about connecting! BARS helps you bridge the gap between medical and dental students and physician-scientists, building a community of future researchers at Barts and the London. 

And the best part? We're proudly affiliated with the National Student Association of Medical Research (NSAMR), a national organisation supporting students across the UK in pursuing a career in academic medicine. So you're not just joining a society - you're becoming part of a national movement! 

So what are you waiting for? Join us now!! 

Follow us on Instagram (@blresearchsoc) and join our WhatsApp groupchat (https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExnG4HBAp70HcYBiD0kBQU) for 2024/25 to stay posted on our upcoming events! 

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Awards:

Awarded ‘Most Improved Society 2015-2016’ at The Association Dinner 2016.

Awarded 'Silver Award Winner 2020-2021'. 

Awarded 'Gold Trophy 2021-22' and 'Academic Event Of The Year' award

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The 2024/25 BARS Committee:

• Co-Presidents:

  • Bishoy Yassa

  • Omar Ahmed 

• Vice President:

  • Shirin Sadat Massroor

• Treasurer: 

  • Patricia Roseline Britto

• Secretary: 

  • Layla Georgia Burn

• Clinical Rep: 

  • Jacqueline Hui

• Pre-Clinical Rep: 

  • Jenna Chughtai

• Welfare Rep: 

  • Maria Roma Wilson

• Event Coordinators:

  • Rohail Muhammad Moazzam

  • Saahith Pathmanathan

  • Elizabeth Chen

  • Vaibhav Chunguth

  • Aditya Singh 

• Research Liaisons

  • Aiman Durrani

  • Farjana Enayathulla

  • Vernon Arthur Fernandes

  • Maria Zareef Kahloon

  • Mohamad Sheikhnoor

• Fundraising and Sponsorship Officers:

  • Lovin Jose

  • Hana Mohsin

  • Natasha Puttick

• Social Media Coordinators: 

  • Solyana Negede-Tsion Dawit

  • Amatul Kafi

  • Hamza Noman

  • Nila Suvendran

• Conference Leads

  • Syed Aatir Saadqain

  • Dalila Marra

  • Melane Thavakumar

  • Riti Ram

  • Osama Abu-Tair