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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 1d

💬 Ever wondered how talking really matters in #cancercare?
Prof Dame Lesley Fallowfield (@lfallowfield.bsky.social) shares why clear, compassionate communication can make all the difference—for patients and their loved ones.
▶Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GX... @shore-c.bsky.social

Prof Dame Lesley Fallowfield - SHORE-C

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 2d

👏 Huge congratulations to Prof Claire Smith (@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social / @sussex.ac.uk) who spoke at #TEDxNHS. Her talk shared the moving stories of ‘Silent Teachers’ – those who donate their bodies to science – and their lasting impact on medicine.
#SilentTeachers #MedicalEducation #TEDx

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 6d

We were honoured to welcome Andrew Blackman, Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, to BSMS for a private tour of our anatomy suite last week. He explored our dissection teaching and digital tools that help students learn in innovative ways. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nVwLwx @sussex.ac.uk

Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 7d

💡 Ever wonder how health research can be truly global & fair?
Prof Gail Davey & Dr Maya Semrau invite us behind the scenes at the Centre for Equitable Global Health Research — where collaboration, empathy & impact drive change.
▶Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsEq...

Prof Gail Davey and Dr Maya Semrau - Centre for Equitable Global Health Research

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 13d

BSMS was strongly represented at the International Union of Physiological Sciences World Congress🌍 Prof Harry Witchel delivered the Teaching Prize Lecture, Dr Oli Steele won best poster and Yr 5 Max Budasz presented data from a BrightMed project on gamification in learning💡

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

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
BSMS is seeking an Anatomy Facility Manager to lead our award-winning team supporting 1,000+ users annually.
Shape teaching, research & innovation in a unique specialist role.
🗓️ DEADLINE: 9 October 2025
Apply now 👉 jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/25dec57c...

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 16d

Many congratulations to @bellatomsett.bsky.social 👏👏👏

Bella is an alumnus of the #globalhealth MSc course @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social who went on to a PhD and has had their publication cited. Great news!

Bella Tomsett @bellatomsett.bsky.social · 18d

Academic milestone unlocked - I've been cited!!

#PhD #PhDVoice #Research #Publication #CiteMe

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Drug Science @drugscience.bsky.social · 19d

"And this is where the element of the chicken or the egg comes in..."

During the conversation, Stephen and Jenny highlight how drug scheduling denies psychedelics’ medical value yet prevents the studies needed to test it⬇️

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

💡 How are #BSMS researchers working to change the future of blood cancer?
Prof Chris Pepper and Dr Rhys Morgan share their journey, their goals and why this research matters.
▶Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EwD...
@sussexbcr.bsky.social #MedicalResearch

Prof Chris Pepper and Dr Rhys Morgan - Sussex Blood Cancer Research

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

BSMS was proud to host the 30th Annual #BICISMRM meeting in Brighton (9–11 Sept), welcoming 120+ delegates for cutting-edge talks, posters & a workshop on advanced MRS methods. Congrats to Ed Caddye from our Department of Clinical Neuroscience on winning 2nd prize for best poster! #MRI #Research

Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 20d

🎬 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 · Aug 28

BSMS researchers have used neuroimaging to demonstrate how intense breathwork induces powerful altered states, like unity and calm, by altering blood flow in brain regions tied to emotion & memory. This may pave the way for breath-based mental health treatments 🔽
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Researchers in the Clinical Neuroscience Department of Brighton and Sussex Medical School conducted breathwork research in a physiology lab and MRI scanner. Credit: Air Hunger documentary.

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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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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 23

🧠💉 Join us for Ageing+HIV, a multidisciplinary meeting exploring the intersection of ageing and HIV care.
📅 Sept 12, 2025
📍 London House
🎓 Healthcare and allied professionals all welcome!
🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/4l06VWF
#HIV #Ageing #PublicHealth #HIVCare

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 23

🔬 Last week, members of the #BSMS anatomy team attended the #AnatomicalSociety Conference at @ox.ac.uk.
IRP student Georgia Koudigkeli presented a poster on nerve distribution in the orbicularis oculi, co-supervised by Luke Reid (BSMS) & Ruben Kannan (Consultant Plastic Surgeon).
#FacialReanimation

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

And read the full story here: bit.ly/46DG3rA

@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

New study finds expert-led videos can clear up common misconceptions about vaping - 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
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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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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jul 1

🧠The BSMS Time for Dementia team held their annual symposium in June, celebrating students’ journeys with people living with dementia. Shoutout to Courtney-Ann Dennis (📽️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzrfrkgBPs8) & Ellie McLeish (🎨🔽painting) – our joint winners in the student creative competition!

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎥 Dr Mei Trueba & Prof Mood Bhutta from BSMS have co-produced a powerful 7-minute training film with NHS Commercial Solutions on modern slavery in healthcare supply chains.

🌍 Explore the film & resources at: www.tacklingmodernslavery.com

Tackling Modern Slavery | Empower for Change

Join us in tackling modern slavery. Access resources and networks to support procurement efforts in eradicating exploitation from supply chains.

www.tacklingmodernslavery.com

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Jun 27

Now live: www.shield.eco 🌍 A platform linking climate & health research. Developed via the @nihr.bsky.social-ASTRA project (led by @sussex.ac.uk) with BSMS' Prof Collins Iwuji, the website links data, evidence and action to protect health in a changing climate. #ShieldTheFuture #ClimateHealth

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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jun 23

📢 NEW PROJECT! A research project by @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social‬, Impactt Limited & @unseenuk.bsky.social is evaluating the effectiveness of the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) in preventing debt bondage in healthcare supply chains.
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Preventing debt bondage in healthcare supply chains

We strive for a world where people are protected from modern slavery by effective, evidence-based policies.

www.modernslaverypec.org

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Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) @sussexsrp.bsky.social · Jun 24

𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗣 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗗𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗘𝘇𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗮 💬

The latest of our interviews with members of our brilliant research community is with Dr Eziefula (@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social), left, who discusses her research into sustainable and equitable menstrual health.

Read: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/cen...

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

🧪 Counting down to Prof James Stone's inaugural lecture!
"Bugs, drugs and brain scans: Exploring the molecular mind"🧬🧠
📅 Thursday 19 June 2025 | 🕕 6pm
📍 Medical Teaching Building, University of Sussex
🎟️ Free & open to everyone!
Book now 👉 bit.ly/4lUw2eT