Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Missing us? We've decided to focus our social media efforts in a single place over on our LinkedIn channel. Not already following us? Come over and join in the conversation at: www.linkedin.com/company/epid... 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026We were delighted to hear from Emma Scott-Smith at the Aberdeen Anaesthesia Research Meeting last week exploring how emerging adults (18–30) communicate their chronic pain experiences and the barriers in expressing invisible symptoms #AberdeenARM #ChronicPain #PainResearch #HealthcareCommunication 210
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026🎙️Check out Dr Rosemary Hollick featuring on the latest episode of the Inflammatory Arthritis UK podcast ‘Inflammatory!’, released today. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eui7zjN5 📺 Watch the video: lnkd.in/eQGtm_5v #InflammatoryArthritis #PsoriaticArthritis #AxialSpondyloarthritis #PPIE #PatientVoice 022
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026🏴 We're heading to #BSR2026 in Glasgow this week! Catch our team presenting across all three days. Full schedule here: www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/i... 200
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Our team are at the British Pain Society ASM in Harrogate this week! Check out the below schedule to find us 👋 www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/i... #BPS2026 #ChronicPain 020
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026We're #hiring! 🔬 We have two exciting new opportunities to join our team, with a particular focus on supporting and delivering work investigating geographical inequalities in access to care, and the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on work participation. 111
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026📊 Help us improve how chronic pain is measured more consistently in populations! Please share your feedback on our draft questions — takes 5–10 mins! 🔗 forms.office.com/pages/respon... #ChronicPain #PublicHealth 011
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Yesterday's office #egghunt was a good reminder that "Opportunities at work are a lot like hidden eggs - Easy to miss unless you’re actively looking for them" Watching how people approached it was interesting, it felt a lot like problem-solving at work🧠 #Epidemiology #Aberdeen #TeamCulture 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026🗺️ Check out some highlights of 20 years of the Epi group — in maps! From our global team to patient partners, to registry participants & course attendees across 47 countries!🌍 #Epidemiology #PublicHealth #20for20 120
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026🎉 Delighted to announce our PPIE team has been shortlisted for a UoA Principal’s Prize for Research Excellence! A wonderful reminder of what's possible when we work together as true partners! 🙏 www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve... #PPIE #PatientAndPublicInvolvement #UniversityOfAberdeenabdn.ac.ukNominations 2026 | Students | The University of Aberdeen 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026That's a wrap! Our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology is done for this year! 🎉 Huge thanks to our fantastic delegates from across the UK and beyond. Already looking ahead to 2027! www.abdn.ac.uk/ep-short-cou... 001
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Analyst wanted! 📈 Lead analysis of the BSR-PsA national psoriatic arthritis registry. PhD in epi/stats/data science required. Find out more and apply here: 👉 www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese... 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026🌟 New Publication from the #PANDOS (Pain and Opioids after Surgery) Research Group! 📄 Latest conceptual, methodological, and clinical advances in chronic pain. 📚 Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology - March 2026 journals.lww.com/co-anesthesi...journals.lww.com 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026At this month’s Aberdeen Anaesthesia Research Meeting, we were pleased to hear from Samuel Bennett,Teaching Fellow, University of Aberdeen. Samuel presented research exploring cross-cultural perceptions of pain and the use of over-the-counter painkillers in the #UK and #Taiwan #MixedMethods 001
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026📊 Study Update #PANDOS Pain and Opioids After Surgery 🔹Nearly 9,000 patients recruited so far 🔹Over 3,500 participants in the UK 🔹Almost 190 centres involved 🔹14 countries participating across Europe #Epidemiology #PainResearch #OpioidResearch #Aberdeen 200
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026This #InternationalWomensDay2026, our team reflected on the theme “Give to Gain.” What can we give today so women at work can gain tomorrow? It was inspiring to hear colleagues share their thoughts and experiences in this video. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #WomenAtWork 100
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026🚀 Epicomms has officially launched its #YouTube channel! 👉 Watch this space for more exciting content to come. 🎥 Our first video is now live, featuring a plain language summary of the recent publication in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance on the UK Antimicrobial Registry (#UKAR) 📺 youtu.be/lllcNjIB-_wyoutu.beUK Antimicrobial Resistance- Progress thus farYouTube video by Epicomms 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026👏Congrats to the research team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for hitting their #UKAR recruitment target! 🎉A true team achievement led by Dr Sajeevan R. and colleagues whose dedication & teamwork have driven the study forward with quality and momentum. #UKARstudy #NHSResearch #Teamwork 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Last week, the #BRUCES team met for their quarterly in-depth extended meeting, where the package leads gave updates on the progress so far and shared learnings! 📣 Watch this space for more #BRUCES updates coming soon! Read more about #BRUCES: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...linkedin.comBuilding Rural-Urban healthCare Equity for Scotland (BRUCES) | Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen🏞️ 🤝 BRUCES update: Quarterly Meeting Insights Last week, the #BRUCES team (Co-led by Dr Rosemary Hollick and Prof Peter Murchie from Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen) met for their quar... 011
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13/02/2026What's going on here? 🎬Dr Rosemary Hollick is under the lights filming an interview as part of the key outputs from the PACFiND study. Full details will be revealed soon – watch this space! 👀 Find out more: lnkd.in/eepN4Rmw #Fibromyalgia #HealthcareResearch #PatientCentredCare #PACFiND 061
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026As we mark two decades of impactful epidemiological research, we’re proud to highlight five major studies from our Epidemiology Group that have shaped understanding, care, and outcomes in musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions. #Epidemiology #ResearchImpact #20YearsofEpidemiology 052
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026🔬✨ Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to highlight a blog post from our very own Dr Rosemary Hollick! Read the post here: lnkd.in/ebTuzVry #WomenInSTEM #Epidemiology #HerVoiceInSciencelnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 031
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026How common is chronic pain in the general population? Actually, this is a difficult question to answer as the reporting tools are not standardised. Collaborators across 4 continents have a draft proposal shortly available for feedback @britishpainsoc.bsky.social ASM journals.lww.com/pain/fulltex... 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026🎓 Our Epi Group member, Professor Patrice Forget, attended the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ Anaesthetic Updates 2026. Key themes included: • Rapid evolution in anaesthesia, perioperative & pain medicine • Growing overlap between evidence generation and clinical practice rcoanews.bsky.socialrcoanews.bsky.socialRoyal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews.bsky.social)The RCoA is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the UK. Please DM for enquiries. 100
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026🎉 The Scottish Centre for Work and Health (SCWH) officially launches this week! A brand new collaboration across 5 Scottish universities, 4 NHS boards & the Institute of Occupational Medicine, generously supported by the Colt Foundation. Watch this space for details of launch event later in 2026! 👀 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 04/02/2026As the #UKAR research study continues to move forward, a big thank you to John Cvancara (Leicester) and Lynn Abel (Glasgow) for their valuable contributions to the UKAR study. You’ll be missed, and we wish you both all the very best in your next steps🌟 #AMR #NHSResearch #SeniorResearchNurse 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026🔍 PPIE Discussion – Epi Meeting Update In today’s Epidemiology Group meeting, the PPIE Coordination Team shared a short update on recent Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities. 120
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 30/01/2026🎉 Milestone achieved! The BSR-PsA Registry has recruited its 2,000th participant, thanks to the team at St Helens Hospital and all of our 83 sites nationwide. Real-world data from the registry shapes better treatments for psoriatic arthritis patients. 💪 #BSRPsA #PsoriaticArthritis #Participant2000 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 30/01/2026🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW! 🚨 Last change to join the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026! ⏰ Don't miss out! 👉 Register NOW at: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #LastChance #RegisterNow #Aberdeen 🔬📊 001
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 29/01/2026🚀 Are you a medical writer, work in the pharmaceutical industry, or the third sector? Are you looking to strengthen your understanding of epidemiological methods? Book now onto our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology! 💻 Format: Fully online, interactive sessions held over three weeks #ASCE 100
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 28/01/2026⏰ STILL TIME LEFT TO REGISTER! Just over three days left to secure your place at the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026! 🎓 Registration closes 31 January! ⌛ 👉 Book now at: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #ResearchMethods #FinalCall #Aberdeen 🔬📊 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026We're delighted to hear from Dr Gayani Dissanayake, our visiting academic from Sri Lanka and honorary post-doctoral research fellow! She shared her extensive public health background spanning epidemiology, maternal & child health, disease control, community engagement & public health nutrition.🌍 110
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 26/01/2026www.linkedin.com/pulse/20-yea... Clinical Research Registries📋To learn more about the work that the Epidemiology Group has done over the last 20 years in the clinical research registry space, check out the new article on our LinkedIn page. Registries deliver real-world, population healthcare data.linkedin.com20 years of the Epidemiology Group; Clinical Research RegistriesFrom Disease Mapping to Real-World Impact: Evolution of the Epidemiology Group Research Registries Over the past two decades, research registries have played a pivotal role in transforming how we unde... 061
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 26/01/2026⏰ JUST 5 DAYS LEFT! Don't miss your chance to join us online for this year's Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026! 🎓 Registration closes THIS SATURDAY ⌛ 👉 Secure your place now: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #ResearchMethods #LastChance #Aberdeen 🔬📊 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 23/01/2026👏 Congrats to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust for hitting their #UKAR study target & continuing recruitment! A great example of pharmacist & Nursing Associate-led research, tackling #antimicrobialresistance💙🌍 The Trust was recognised at the #NursingTimesAwards2026 #AntimicrobialStewardship #NHSResearch 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 22/01/2026🎬 In our final lesson Dr Rosemary Hollick discusses quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research. 📊 Learn more at ASCE this March! Book your place by 31 January! 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... 📺 Explore the full series: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology 010
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 21/01/2026🎉 Our 2026 newsletter is here! Celebrating 20 years of musculoskeletal & pain research at University of Aberdeen. Read about our latest studies, new team members & major milestones: www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/i... 021
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20/01/2026📄 North American and European practices for opioid-sparing and opioid-free anaesthesia: a cross-sectional survey 🔎 Clinical adoption of OFA and opioid sparing anaesthesia remains uncertain. 📊 This survey assessed adoption and perceptions among anaesthesiologists in North America and Europe. 100
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 19/01/2026⏰ Just 2 weeks left to register for the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology! Strengthen your research design, methodology & analytical skills this March. 📅 Registration closes 31 January 👉 abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #ResearchMethods 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 16/01/2026New publication! 📄 High-concentration (8%) capsaicin patch for chronic postoperative neuropathic pain: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials 🧠 Key findings 🔹 487 studies, only 1 randomised controlled trial (46 patients) met inclusion criteria 🔹 No significant benefit over placebo 100
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Celebrating 35 years of the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology! 🎉 Read about the history of our course at: www.linkedin.com/pulse/histor... Join our March 2026 online course – booking closes 31 Jan! 🌍📚 www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short/co... 011
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 14/01/2026🎓 "Highly recommended! An excellent overview of epidemiology in a clear and inspiring way" Dr Brigitte Michelsen gives her experience of our intensive epi course! Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026! 📚 Book by 31 Jan: abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-course #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026📢 New in Anaesthesia: UK-wide Delphi consensus on peri-operative pain management for major lower limb amputation in vascular surgery. First procedure-specific, multispecialty guidance from anaesthetists & vascular surgeons. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/anae... #Anaesthesia #VascularSurgery #PainManagementdoi.orgPeri‐operative pain management in major lower extremity amputation in vascular Surgery: a UK anaesthetic and vascular surgery Delphi consensus study*Introduction Major lower extremity amputations occurring secondary to vascular disease remain prevalent worldwide. Pain surrounding these procedures is complex, multifactorial and associated with po... 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/01/2026📢The #UKARStudy team and our collaborators, @bsacandjac.bsky.social (BSAC), are delighted to share "The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR): an overview of the first 20 months of recruitment". Check the link to see the data collected by our hospital teams in sites across the UK doi.org/10.1093/jaca...doi.orgThe UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR): an overview of the first 20 months of recruitmentAbstractBackground. The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR) was developed to capture data on real-world usage of recently launched antimicrobial agents.Method 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Delighted to officially welcome Claire Hunter to the Epi Group! 🎉 Claire's PhD explores sex/gender differences in psoriatic arthritis outcomes.🔬 Find out more about Claire and her research: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...abdn.ac.ukWelcome to the group: Claire HunterClaire recently joined the Epidemiology Group as an interdisciplinary PhD student researching sex and gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of people with psoriatic arthritis (Ps... 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 08/01/2026🎬 What's the difference between causation and correlation? Dr Gareth Jones explains why this distinction matters! Learn more at our Aberdeen Short Course in March 2026. 📺 Explore the full series: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 📝 Register your place at: lnkd.in/eHjuZrHx #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Welcome to our newest recruiting site for the BSR-PsA Register! Happy New Year to the fantastic PI & CRP team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital 👋 Looking forward to working with our new team and all of our 83 sites to reach our goal of 2,500 participants! 🚀 #Rheumatology #ClinicalResearch #BSRPsA 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 06/01/2026🎉 A very Happy New Year to you from all of us at the University of Aberdeen Epidemiology Group! 🎊 Here's to a fantastic 2026! 🚀 #HappyNewYear #EpidemiologyResearch #PublicHealth #Aberdeen #ThankYou #Epidemiology #UniversityOfAberdeen #2026Goals 000
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025As the year draws to a close, we in the Epidemiology Group wish you a peaceful and restful Christmas break 🎄✨ We hope you’re able to take time to recharge and enjoy the festive season. Warm wishes, The Epidemiology Group 110
Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 18/12/2025✨ Highlights of UKAR 2025 ✨ The #UKARStudy team would like to thank our hospital sites and collaborators for their time and effort👇 🎉1,100 participants and counting ✅56 hospitals across the UK 🏆23 sites achieving their recruitment target 📄1 manuscript accepted for publication another submitted #AMR 011