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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · 1d

Closes end of October!

PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · 1d

Are you experiencing #perimenopause or #menopause? Please take part in this study exploring skin issues. The QR code for the survey is on the poster #primarycare #publichealth #nhs @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/research-and...

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Professor Carrie Llewellyn @profcdllewellyn.bsky.social · 2d

Many thanks Jas and students @varndean.ac.uk for your warm welcome at todays Careers talk where I spoke to sixth form students about Psychology Careers and transferable skills outside of Psychology.

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · 15d

@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social Thank you to Emma Adams @emmaaudreyadams.bsky.social from Newcastle University for a really interesting and informative talk on 'Homelessness and its Impact on Mental Health. It created lots of discussion and follow-up questions afterwards.

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · 22d

🤝🩺We proudly recognise 3 of our PCPH staff members who have celebrated 20 years with @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social. Congratulations to @profcdllewellyn.bsky.social, Prof. Richard De Visser and Prof. Anjum Memon. Thank you for your continued dedication and contribution to #primarycare and #publichealth👏

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 22d

🎬 Launching our new BSMS Research Video Series!
Each week we’ll spotlight a different research centre — from cancer and blood disease to global health and RNA biology.
Hear directly from our researchers about the impact of their work and their vision for the future.
Stay tuned!

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 8

👏 Huge congratulations to Prof Anjum Memon, Chair in Epidemiology at BSMS, for receiving the President’s Medal from @fphuk.bsky.social!
The award recognises his outstanding contributions to public health and education.
🔗 bit.ly/45YG3SY
#PublicHealth #Epidemiology #BSMS

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔍 A new digital tool is helping spot early signs of psychosis in young adults by analysing routine NHS data.

Earlier detection means earlier support—and better outcomes.

📲 Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysh5xje7

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · Jul 29

PCPH Seminar in September @bsmspcph.bsky.social @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social Join us for our next seminar on 24th September with Emma Adams NIHR Doctoral Fellow, Newcastle University. All welcome! Contact [email protected]

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 16

🔍 Introducing the ARC KSS Data Science Hub — an open-access online resource designed to help researchers navigate the complex process of accessing & using routinely collected health and social care data. @bsmspcph.bsky.social
📖 Learn more: bit.ly/40ogqaC
#DataScience #HealthResearch #ARCKSS

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · Jul 14

Congratulations Anjum, a fantastic achievement! 👏

Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 8

👏 Huge congratulations to Prof Anjum Memon, Chair in Epidemiology at BSMS, for receiving the President’s Medal from @fphuk.bsky.social!
The award recognises his outstanding contributions to public health and education.
🔗 bit.ly/45YG3SY
#PublicHealth #Epidemiology #BSMS

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 9

New study finds expert-led TikTok-style videos can bust vaping myths among young adults. BSMS researchers show that brief, evidence-based content significantly improves understanding of vaping vs smoking risks.
📲 bit.ly/45VAkxd
#PublicHealth #VapingFacts @katieeast.bsky.social
@bsmspcph.bsky.social

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · Jun 30

@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social @bsmspcph.bsky.social
Thank you very much to Luca Follis for a really interesting talk on 'Mobile Patients and Sedentary Health Systems'
This was the last seminar for this academic year. Please look out for the next one in September.

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Jun 20

There is still time to join the Global Health MSc/ PGDip PGcert programme at @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · May 15

Now recruiting for 2025/26! BSMS interdisciplinary Global Health MSc integrates public health, economics, anthropology, development and ethics. Gain expert-led insights to shape policies and drive impact in NGOs, government, and research.

Enrol now @ bsms.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Global Health - BSMS

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · Jun 17

PCPH Seminar @bsmspcph.bsky.social @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
Join us for our next seminar on the 25th June with Dr Luca Follis from the Dept of Sociology and Criminology, University of Sussex. To join, contact [email protected].

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · May 27

PCPH Seminar @bsmspcph.bsky.social @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
A big thank you to Gail Butler who joined us from Just Life to discuss setting up a Peer Research Group. We really enjoyed hearing about this positive project involving people with lived experiences of homelessness.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 9

We’re proud to feature in a new BBC Radio 4 piece on surgical training using donor bodies at BSMS.

🎙️Journalist Jenny Kleeman speaks with BSMS' Prof Claire Smith & Camilla Ingram, plus surgeons & educators, about the impact of #BodyDonation.

Listen 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

#MedicalEducation

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 12

🧠 Join us for our fifth Dementia Research Conference! Explore the latest in dementia research and care with leading experts.

📅 21-22 May 2025
📍 Online via Zoom
✍️Register now: bit.ly/43j6Ual

#DementiaResearch #DRC25

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 15

📢 Calling UK-based research-active clinicians: BSMS researchers are seeking to understand how research-active clinicians experience current research ethics governance processes. Please access the confidential online survey here 👉 universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Medical Research Ethics Among UK Doctors (Survey)

Our aim is to understand how research-active clinicians in the UK conceptualise and experience research ethics governance, and to engage research-active clinicians and medical research ethics experts ...

universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 19

🧠 Just a couple of days to go until our fifth Dementia Research Conference!

📅 Join leading researchers & clinicians on 21–22 May for two days of insights, innovation and networking.

🔗 Secure your place now: bit.ly/43j6Ual

#DementiaResearch #DRC25

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 21

🧠Join us on 4 June at 6:30pm (BST) for a talk by Prof. Asllani on innovations enabling broader MRI access across clinical and research settings.

📍 Hosted online via Zoom
🔗 Details & registration: bit.ly/4k9z9Ou

#MRI #MedicalImaging #Neuroscience

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · May 14

‪PCPH‬ @bsmspcph.bsky.social @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

Our next seminar is with Gail Butler from Just Life: a charity which advocates for people who are homeless. Please come along with lunch provided. Further details below. Contact [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · May 14

🧬 New results from MIROCALS trial (Modifying Immune Responses and Outcomes in ALS) co-led by BSMS' Professor P Nigel Leigh published in The Lancet.

This is the first study to test low-dose Interleukin 2 for ALS/MND.

More 🔗 bit.ly/43cM8bl

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Professor Carrie Llewellyn @profcdllewellyn.bsky.social · May 7

New job opportunity - seeking a Senior Research Fellow at Brighton & Sussex Medical School. Come and work with a fab team in primary care & public health
jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/d5e1eb0d...

@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social @bsmspcph.bsky.social @arckss.bsky.social

Senior Research Fellow in Public Health Ref: 40709 (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job page - University of Sussex Job Search

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · May 8

Come and work with us in #PrimaryCare and #PublicHealth. New post: Senior Research Fellow in Public Health. Contribute to the development & delivery of primary & community health research activities delivered by @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social and the NIHR. Pls share!
🩺 jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/d5e1eb0d...

Senior Research Fellow in Public Health Ref: 40709 (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job page - University of Sussex Job Search

jobs.sussex.ac.uk

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