The British Society for the History of Medicine (BSHM) invites to its 31st Congress, exploring the history of medicine and healthcare, from 10–13 September 2025 at the University of Leeds, UK. The venue: historical Cloth Hall Court , central Leeds—close to transport, hotels, and amenities. 10 Sept: Welcome & Registration; 11–13 Sept: Academic Sessions. Themes: Herbs, Potions & Magic Bullets – From remedies to biotech; Disability & Rehabilitation – Changing perceptions & care; Medical Learning – Education & research history. The deadline for the abstract submissions is 20th of May 2025.

Keynotes: 

• Dr Lara Marks — A Quiet Revolution: How Monoclonal Antibodies Transformed Medicine
  A leading historian of biotechnology, Dr Marks will explore how monoclonal antibodies have revolutionised diagnostics and treatment in fields such as oncology and immunology.
• Dr Simon Jarrett — The History of Disability: Myths, the Everyday and Tales of the Unexpected
  Dr Jarrett will challenge long-held narratives surrounding disability and offer new insights into the lived experiences of disabled people through history.
• Mr Iain Macintyre — The John Blair Trust Lecture: John Blair and his Legacy to the History of Medicine
  A tribute to John Blair’s contributions as a historian and surgeon, highlighting his work on military medicine and medical education.

Details and registration at: bshm.org.uk/congress-2025