July 2024 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 17 Jul Sussex Clinical Academic Conference View event > 19 Jul Health Education Colloquium 2024 View event > 29 Aug In-person student engagement session: 'OneSizeFits1 - Every Child is Different' View event >