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BSMS staff, students and others from the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton are invited to attend a talk on Monday 27 November titled 'Diversity in Medicine Talk Series presents: The Science behind Unconscious Bias'.
The talk will take place at 12pm in the Chowen Lecture Theatre, Medical Teaching Building.
Speakers will include:
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Dr Sarah Garfinkel, who will present her research on racial bias and the heartbeat.
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Malcolm Reed or Tom Ormerod (Head of School of Psychology) on Unconscious bias in treatment decisions in breast cancer patients.
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Dr Pamela Kea, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, School of Global Studies on race and migrants/asylum seekers.
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Dr Arianne Shahvisi who will discuss unconscious bias from a philosophy/ethics perspective.
Refreshments will be provided in the foyer afterwards.