WELCOME
British Autonomic Society (BAS)
ONLY FOUR WEEKS TO THE FIRST BAS SCIENTIFIC MEETING!
Dear Members,
We are now less than four weeks away from the First Scientific Meeting of the British Autonomic Society.
We will explore when to suspect autonomic dysfunction in common disorders such as syncope, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy and orthostatic intolerance, as well as in rare but treatable conditions including ATTRv amyloidosis.
This meeting is an opportunity to bring together clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, trainees, patient advocacy groups and specialists from across the field of autonomic care.
I warmly invite you to join us at the Francis Crick Institute, London, on 26–27 October 2026, to share knowledge, build collaborations and shape a multidisciplinary approach to improving care for patients with autonomic disorders.
Dr Valeria Iodice
President of the British Autonomic Society
Consultant Neurologist, Honorary Associate Professor in Neurology
Academic and Clinical Lead, Autonomic Unit, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Department of Translational Neuroscience & Stroke, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
ABOUT
The British Autonomic Society (BAS) advances research, education, and clinical excellence in autonomic medicine. We foster a multidisciplinary network of professionals in the UK and internationally, and work to improve the care and quality of life of people living with autonomic disorders.
Our vision is a future in which autonomic disorders are recognised early, investigated rigorously, and managed effectively, with equitable access to high-quality care for all patients.
The BAS aims to lead nationally and internationally in autonomic medicine by shaping standards, driving innovation, and supporting education and training for physiologists, scientists, clinicians, and researchers, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Welcome to the British Autonomic Society (BAS)
The autonomic nervous system plays a fundamental role in human health, yet autonomic disorders remain under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-researched. The BAS was established to address this gap by bringing together clinicians, scientists, allied health professionals, and trainees with a shared interest in autonomic medicine.
Our mission is to advance excellence in clinical care, education, and research across the full spectrum of autonomic disorders. We aim to provide a collaborative national platform that supports professional development, promotes high-quality evidence-based practice, and accelerates translational research that improves patient outcomes.
As President, I am delighted to welcome you to the BAS! Whether you are an established expert, a trainee, or someone newly interested in autonomic science and medicine, we are building an inclusive and forward-looking community, and we warmly invite you to be part of it.
Dr Valeria Iodice
President of the British Autonomic Society
Consultant Neurologist, Honorary Associate Professor in Neurology
Academic and Clinical Lead, Autonomic Unit, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Department of Translational Neuroscience & Stroke, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom