NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Breaking down barriers: Advancing gender equity in psychiatry

Professional development in psychiatry, as in other fields, has its challenges but are they experienced differently across genders? Our NIHR Maudsley BRC Champion for Culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr Pinto da Costa recently co-authored a study published in the journal European Psychiatry surveying over 500 psychiatrists on the gender-specific challenges currently faced by the profession. In this blog she discusses the insights from the study and calls for a more inclusive and equitable future.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 20 Nov 2023
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New Psychedelics and Mental Health Research Centre Officially Opens

The Centre for Mental Health Research and Innovation officially opened on 15 November 2023 to accelerate research into psychedelics and develop new models of care for mental health. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 Nov 2023
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A showcase of research in eating and weight disorders celebrates the launch of CREW

A packed one-day showcase of inspirational talks and activities marked the opening of the new Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW) at King’s IoPPN on 7 November 2023.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Nov 2023
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What can humans do to guarantee an ethical AI in healthcare? (Blog: Part II)

A two part feature by Dr Raquel Iniesta  exploring the current status of AI in healthcare, what we need to consider to ensure its application is ethical and current approaches that are helping this happen. Part II: How to achieve ethical AI. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 30 Oct 2023
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What can humans do to guarantee an ethical AI in healthcare? (Blog: Part I)

A two part feature by Dr Raquel Iniesta  exploring the current status of AI in healthcare, what we need to consider to ensure its application is ethical and current approaches that are helping this happen. Part I: Why do we need ethical AI? 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 24 Oct 2023
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