# Red carpet moments: recognition of neuroscientists by election to UK national academies

## TL;DR

This paper explores how neuroscientists are recognized for their achievements through election to UK national academies.

## Contribution

It highlights the importance of incentivizing translational neuroscience research.

## Key findings

- Election to national academies is a key recognition for neuroscientists.
- The paper raises questions about how research incentives are structured.
- Translational neuroscience is emphasized as a critical area for support.

## Abstract

Our editor discusses recognition of achievement in translational neuroscience and the wider issues around incentivization of research.

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