June 2020 18 June Simple blood test could one day diagnose motor neurone disease Scientists identify a potential pattern within blood which signals the presence of motor neuron disease; a discovery which could improve diagnosis. Read article > 17 June Loud and clear: clear facemasks and visors needed for deaf and hearing impaired people BSMS Reader calls for all schools and universities to be aware of the need for clear face masks or PPE for staff and students who are hard of hearing. Read article > 10 June SHOUTING and spelling mistakes make online health information appear less trustworthy Shouting and spelling mistakes add together to make online health information appear doubly less trustworthy, a new study at BSMS finds Read article > 5 June A statement on racism from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) A statement on racism from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) Read article >
May 2020 28 May BSMS projects given funding with JCRO support The Joint Clinical Research Office (JCRO) has been supporting applications by its partner organisations, which includes BSMS, in response to COVID-19. Read article > 26 May Patient notes could offer solution to the 'missing' Coronavirus diagnoses GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises – like COVID-19. Read article > 19 May High rate of blood clots in COVID-19 A study by BSMS has supported the use of blood thinners to treat some COVID-19 patients. Read article > 7 May Memojis help frightened children facing nurses in PPE A series of stickers has been developed to help staff wearing personal protective equipment to communicate with children while wearing masks and visors. Read article > 6 May More education needed on nutrition for medical students, study finds There is a need for more nutrition within medical education, according to a study led by researchers at BSMS and the University of Brighton. Read article > 4 May Future doctors get free digital learning resource from medical school during COVID-19 crisis Medical students throughout the UK are getting a boost to their studies thanks to a digital learning programme developed by BSMS. Read article >
April 2020 27 April Gene defects linked to eczema, wheeze and nasal disease among babies Research shows 'personalised' medicine approach could dramatically improve patients' lives Read article > 24 April A decade of consciousness science at Sussex Ten years on from its founding, the Sackler Centre looks back on a successful first decade and forward to even greater discoveries in the future. Read article > 16 April Worldwide demand for virtual work experience scheme More than 2,000 people have signed up for a new virtual work experience scheme developed by BSMS since the programme launched at the end of January. Read article > 15 April BSMS supports authorities during coronavirus crisis The University of Sussex and BSMS have acted quickly to respond to requests from health and government authorities to assist during the coronavirus crisis. Read article > 8 April BSMS students qualify early to aid coronavirus effort Fifth year medical students at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) have already taken their final assessments and will soon join the workforce. Read article > 6 April Dr Chi Eziefula answers Coronavirus questions in podcast Dr Chi Eziefula, Senior Lecturer in Infection at BSMS, answers Coronavirus questions in University of Brighton podcast Read article > 3 April BSMS students set up childcare support for frontline staff A team of BSMS students have set up a group for NHS key workers and healthcare students to communicate and arrange childcare as rotas step up Read article >
March 2020 31 March Medical School answers hospital and doctor's call for help BSMS has answered a call for help from the NHS to provide essential personal protective equipment for frontline workers responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. Read article >
February 2020 12 February BSMS gains surgical training centre status BSMS announces new partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) to deliver surgical training in Brighton. Read article >
January 2020 30 January £3.5m foundation launched in Brighton to fight tropical diseases A new foundation to end the neglect of three tropical disease has been launched at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). Read article > 22 January Graduate doctors "lacking confidence" in caring for the dying Lack of exposure to dying patients is resulting in low confidence among graduate doctors when caring for patients, research shows Read article >
Events 4 Jul Virtual Open Day - Welcome to BSMS - SOLD OUT View event > 7 Jul Getting into Medicine - online talk - SOLD OUT View event > 8 Jul Personal Statements for Medical Schools - online talk View event >