December 2024 13 December BSMS celebrates regulation milestone for Physician Associates BSMS proudly joins the Physician Associate (PA) profession in celebrating the landmark introduction of regulation by the General Medical Council (GMC). Read article > 12 December Professor Mahmood Bhutta awarded Royal College President's Medal Prof Mahmood Bhutta has been awarded the 2024 President's Medal by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Read article > 4 December BSMS researchers highlighted in official report on APPG Malaria and NTDs delegation visit to Ethiopia Parliamentarians who visited BSMS researchers in Ethiopia produce report on APPG Malaria and neglected tropical diseases. Read article >
November 2024 29 November MPs praise BSMS for diversity of student intake at Parliament reception The achievements of Brighton & Sussex Medical School's (BSMS) first two decades were celebrated with a reception in Parliament on 20 November. Read article > 28 November Anatomy team successfully passes Human Tissue Authority inspection The Anatomy team at BSMS has successfully passed a rigorous inspection conducted by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) in October 2024. Read article > 27 November New website launched to support people with HIV experiencing memory and thinking challenges Researchers at BSMS launch MemoryHIV.org, a new website designed to support people living with HIV who are experiencing memory or thinking problems. Read article > 26 November Sussex and BSMS partner in new BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Award in infection biosciences The University of Sussex School of Life Sciences and BSMS are excited to be part of the Wessex One Health partnership. Read article > 19 November Professor Claire Smith appointed Inspector of Anatomy, Ireland, alongside existing roles BSMS congratulates Claire Smith, Professor of Anatomy at BSMS, who has been appointed to a prestigious additional role as Inspector of Anatomy, Ireland. Read article > 15 November Experts call for new moral standard in genital cutting practices An international team of experts, led by Dr Arianne Shahvisi from BSMS, is calling for a new moral standard for genital cutting procedures. Read article > 1 November New study highlights how socioeconomic factors influence neurocognitive health in older adults Research from BSMS and UCL has revealed a significant link between socioeconomic factors and the progression of neurocognitive disorders among older adults. Read article >
October 2024 30 October Autistic psychiatrists who don't realise they are autistic may fail to spot autism in patients, study finds Groundbreaking research finds that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognise the condition in their patients. Read article > 29 October Final year medical elective in Paris BSMS graduate Dr Laetitia Mouly shares her experiences of her elective in Paris. Read article > 16 October Unmet needs of neurodivergent individuals in first-episode psychosis highlighted in new study The prevalence of neurodivergent conditions, such as autism and ADHD, in individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis is higher than previously thought. Read article > 8 October Study highlights diagnostic challenges for LGBTQ+ people living with dementia A new study at BSMS has provided critical insights into the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals diagnosed with dementia. Read article > 1 October Obituary: Dr Jim Price (1959-2024) It is with great sadness that BSMS announces the passing of Dr Jim Price, a beloved educator, clinician and mentor. Read article >
September 2024 11 September Study reveals harrowing experiences of misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder in autistic adults Researchers at BSMS have explored the lived experiences of autistic adults who were previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Read article > 3 September Long-term respiratory conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds New research from experts at BSMS reveals that patients living with certain long-term health conditions may face delays in being diagnosed with lung cancer. Read article >
August 2024 8 August Pandemic exacerbated depression in older adults with diabetes A recent study of more than 2,700 older Canadians reported older adults with diabetes faced a heightened risk of depression during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read article >
July 2024 31 July Reflections on retirement from the Dean Prof Malcolm Reed reflects on his time as Dean, looking back at some of the achievements, challenges and what his retirement will look like. Read article > 23 July Neurodivergent children are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue in adolescence Children who exhibit neurodivergent traits, like those associated with autism & ADHD, are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue by age 18. Read article > 19 July Graduation ceremony marks 20 years for BSMS Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) held its much-anticipated summer graduation ceremony with the University of Brighton on Friday 12 July. Read article > 18 July A new partnership aiming to accelerate the path to more sustainable healthcare Healthcare trusts across England and BSMS come together to form the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance, committing to a greener and more sustainable NHS. Read article > 16 July Study reveals link between hypermobile joints and emotion regulation difficulties in neurodivergent individuals New study has introduced an in-vivo data-informed conceptual model to explore how hypermobility affects emotion regulation in neurodivergent people. Read article > 11 July Personalised simulations predict patient outcomes for blood cancer treatment in breakthrough study A new study led by researchers at BSMS has unveiled a approach to predicting the effectiveness of treatments for patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Read article > 10 July Groundbreaking new cancer research centre unites top researchers, cancer specialists and patients to fight cancer in Sussex A brand new pioneering centre dedicated to improving cancer treatment and patient outcomes has opened in Sussex. Read article > 4 July Pioneering Code of Practice released for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research A group of experts, including BSMS's Prof Bobbie Farsides have produced UK guidelines for the generation & use of stem cell-based embryo models in research. Read article >
June 2024 27 June Gold for BSMS in Green Impact awards BSMS wins gold award in the Green Impact Awards at the University of Sussex, coming first out of all the schools who took part. Read article > 24 June Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people Depressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people according to a new study at BSMS and UCL. Read article > 20 June Professor Richard McManus appointed as new Dean of Brighton and Sussex Medical School Professor Richard McManus has been appointed as the new Dean of Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) with effect from 2 September. Read article > 4 June Brighton and Sussex Medical School launch pioneering 'Decolonising Health' module In a bold move to transform global health education and practice, BSMS launches an innovative new module 'Decolonising Health: Reimagining Health Equity'. Read article >
May 2024 22 May Developing researchers and engaging communities in health and social care research Researchers from Kent, Surrey and Sussex came together in May for an event to develop and engage communities in health and social care research. Read article >
March 2024 21 March People with joint hypermobility at increased risk of long COVID, study shows People with joint hypermobility are 30% more likely to suffer from long COVID, according to a new study by BSMS and King's College London. Read article > 18 March Health Counts Survey 2024 launches in Brighton and Hove Researchers at the University of Brighton & BSMS have been commissioned by the Public Health team at Brighton & Hove City Council to run Health Counts 2024. Read article > 8 March BSMS EDI team attend the Advance HE Equality Charters Awards The BSMS EDI team attended the Advance HE Equality Charters Awards in Liverpool on Wednesday 6 March, after achieving the Athena Swan gold award last year. Read article >
February 2024 28 February BMJ letter renews call for safety warnings on Call the Midwife A joint letter renews call for the popular BBC programme Call the Midwife to add safety warnings on its episodes which depict inaccurate birthing practices. Read article > 27 February Unlocking autistic wellbeing: A new perspective emerges from research A new study at BSMS challenges the traditional deficit-based perspective by adopting a 'neurodiversity-affirming' approach to autism. Read article > 6 February Vending machines offering convenient STI testing could revolutionise sexual health In a ground-breaking, year-long pilot programme, vending machines dispensing self-test kits for STIs have proven to be an effective means for testing. Read article >
January 2024 16 January Strong link between socioeconomic status across the life course and cognitive impairment, new study shows There is a significant link between socioeconomic status and the onset of mild cognitive impairment in middle-aged adults, according to a new study at BSMS Read article >
Events 8 Jan Exploring Human Physiology Beyond Earth: Insights from the European Space Agency Academy View event > 10 Feb Teaching and Innovation in Medical Education (TIME) Course View event > 27 Mar Clinical and Educational Supervision Course View event >