Welcome to the UKSBM
The UK Society for Behavioural Medicine is a network of academic and clinical health researchers interested in applying knowledge, theory and evidence on health-related behaviours to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom and beyond. We pursue knowledge to inform the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness, and we actively seek to inform national policy and guidance relevant to our field.
Save the date: 21st Annual Scientific Meeting
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT!
The deadline for abstract submissions for the UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting has been extended to 28th January at 10:00 AM.
The meeting at will host three pre-conference workshops on Monday, 27th April:
Leadership for Chief Investigators: Led by Carla Girling and Jen Brown (Sheffield CTRU), focusing on leadership skills and effective collaboration with clinical trials units.
Participatory Systems Mapping: Led by Rachel Hawkins and Jen Brown.
LLMs in Evidence Synthesis: Led by João Craveiro and Ian Kellar, exploring the practical application of large language models in evidence synthesis.
The keynote programme includes:
Prof Parveen Ali (Sheffield): Addressing health inequalities, gender-based violence, and domestic abuse.
Prof Debi Bhattacharya (UEA): Design and evaluation of theory-based medication adherence interventions.
Prof Daryl O’Connor (Leeds): Investigating stress, biological processes (HPA axis), and health outcomes across the life course.
Prof James Rubin (KCL): Perceptions of health risks and behaviour during public health disasters.
Submit your abstract here: https://www.delegate-reg.co.uk/uksbm2026/
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Spotlight on: Our 20th Annual Scientific Meeting
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We had a successful 20th Annual Scientific Meeting held in Bristol, 25-26th March 2025.
The theme of the conference was Behavioural Medicine for an Equitable Future and we had a packed scientific programme featuring posters, symposia and presentations showcasing quality behavioural science research.
As well as a packed scientific programme, we held three pre-conference workshops and SIG events that covered topics such as climate change, co-production and meta-analysis. Our Early Careers Network hosted a networking session. And we recognised excellence in behavioural medicine through the presentation of our annual awards.
We look forward to next year’s conference – more information coming soon!
2025 Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights
Meet our 2025 award winners