Skip to main contentSkip to footer
Four students walk through campus
Brighton & Sussex Medical School

2024 news

BSMS > About BSMS > News > 2024

News

News

October 2024

  • Obituary: Dr Jim Price (1959-2024)

    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

  • Study reveals harrowing experiences of misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder in autistic adults

    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 >

  • Long-term respiratory conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

    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

  • Pandemic exacerbated depression in older adults with diabetes

    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

  • Reflections on retirement from the Dean

    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 >

  • Neurodivergent children are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue in adolescence

    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 >

  • Graduation ceremony marks 20 years for BSMS

    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 >

  • A new partnership aiming to accelerate the path to more sustainable healthcare

    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 >

  • Study reveals link between hypermobile joints and emotion regulation difficulties in neurodivergent individuals

    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 >

  • Personalised simulations predict patient outcomes for blood cancer treatment in breakthrough study

    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 >

  • Groundbreaking new cancer research centre unites top researchers, cancer specialists and patients to fight cancer in Sussex

    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 >

  • Pioneering Code of Practice released for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

    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

  • Gold for BSMS in Green Impact awards

    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 >

  • Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people

    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 >

  • Professor Richard McManus appointed as new Dean of Brighton and Sussex Medical School

    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 >

  • Brighton and Sussex Medical School launch pioneering 'Decolonising Health' module

    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

  • Developing researchers and engaging communities in health and social care research

    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

  • People with joint hypermobility at increased risk of long COVID, study shows

    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 >

  • Health Counts Survey 2024 launches in Brighton and Hove

    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 >

  • BSMS EDI team attend the Advance HE Equality Charters Awards

    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

  • BMJ letter renews call for safety warnings on Call the Midwife

    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 >

  • Unlocking autistic wellbeing: A new perspective emerges from research

    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 >

  • Vending machines offering convenient STI testing could revolutionise sexual health

    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

  • Strong link between socioeconomic status across the life course and cognitive impairment, new study shows

    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 Oct

    Clinical and Educational Supervision Course

    View event >

  • 4 Nov

    Preparing for a Medical School Interview

    View event >

  • 5 Nov

    Journey through the NHS - online talk

    View event >

E-Coli bacteria