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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 11h

🧬 Curious how tiny molecules impact big discoveries?
Prof Sarah Newbury and Dr Leandro Castellano share why their work in RNA biology matters—from understanding health to inspiring future breakthroughs.
▶Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQIK...
#RNABiology #BSMSResearch #ScienceStories

Prof Sarah Newbury and Dr Leandro Castellano - RNA Biology Research Group

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Simon Mitchell @mitchell.science · 5d

Excited to have been promoted to Professor in Cancer Systems Biology at @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social, University of Sussex, @uniofbrighton.bsky.social

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 5d

Prof Richard McManus, Dean of BSMS, says:

“Their work makes a profound impact on our students, patients and the wider community.”

Read more: www.bsms.ac.uk/about/news/2...

Celebrating academic promotions at BSMS - BSMS

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 5d

We’re celebrating our colleagues at BSMS who’ve achieved academic promotions across our departments 🎉

Your dedication to research, teaching and innovation inspires us all — congratulations to every one of you! 👏

#BSMS #AcademicPromotion #MedicalEducation #ResearchExcellence

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

Find out more about the awards and finalists here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcp...

#RCPsychAwards #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #BSMS #PrideInOurTeam

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RCPsych Awards 2025

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

🎉 Congratulations to @stephennaulls.bsky.social and @bendybrain.bsky.social on being shortlisted for the @rcpsych.bsky.social Awards 2025! Their exceptional contributions to psychiatry and mental health are being recognised at the national level. 👏 (1/2)

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

💬 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 · 9d

👏 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 · 13d

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 · 14d

💡 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 · 20d

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 · 21d

🚨 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 · 23d

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 · 25d

Academic milestone unlocked - I've been cited!!

#PhD #PhDVoice #Research #Publication #CiteMe

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Drug Science @drugscience.bsky.social · 26d

"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⬇️

@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

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

💡 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 · 26d

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 · 27d

🎬 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
@bsmspcph.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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