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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen

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The Epidemiology Group is one of the major research groups within the Institute of Applied Health Science. Our main research focus is on the epidemiology, outcome and management of arthritis, pain, and musculoskeletal health. tinyurl.com/3fsxfcrr

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Missing 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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A key focus of the research is the use of creative and visual communication tools 🎨📸 including pain mapping, body diagrams, photography, metaphor-based imagery, and digital storytelling to help young adults communicate chronic pain more effectively #Anaesthesia #MedicalResearch #ArtsInHealth
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
We 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
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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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
👋You can also come say hi to some of our team at the #BSR-PsA exhibition stand during the conference and learn more about our register and more! 👀Watch this space for highlights from the conference! #BSR2026
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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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Our 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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
💼 Research Assistant #Quantitative We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant with strong quantitative skills. The postholder will contribute primarily to quantitative analyses of epidemiological and registry datasets. Closing date: 15 April 2026. Find out more and apply at: lnkd.in/e8_SJe7X
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
💼Research Fellow #Qualitative We're seeking an experienced qualitative researcher to take a lead role across our research, helping to shape improvements in care pathways and service delivery for people with MSK conditions. Closing date: 14 April 2026. Find out more and apply at: lnkd.in/eBUeXaSj
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We'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.
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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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Yesterday'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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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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
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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 #UniversityOfAberdeen
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
That'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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Analyst 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...
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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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
At 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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
This international collaboration is examining patterns of pain and opioid use following surgery, helping to inform safer and more effective perioperative pain management.
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Learn more about the study here: lnkd.in/ePRaBzMi
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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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This #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
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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-_w
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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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Last 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/...
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🏞️ 🤝 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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
What'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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
As 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
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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 #HerVoiceInScience
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
How 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...
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🤖📘The meeting also highlighted: • Widespread use of AI in education and clinical practice (clinician input essential) • Maturing clinical guidelines (airway management, malignant hyperthermia, GLP-1 agonists) • The need to integrate RCT evidence with real-world observational data www.rcoa.ac.uk
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🧠 Professor Forget presented an update on the PANDOS Study: • Strong UK capacity for multicentre perioperative research • National coordination supported by the ACE team in Aberdeen • Early discussions highlighting important variation in perioperative care #PANDOS #PerioperativeResearch
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
📊 A consistent message across the programme was the central role of data: • Data-driven practice is now foundational • Large, collaborative datasets are essential • National and international research collaboration is critical #Epidemiology #DataDrivenHealthcare #HealthData #ResearchCollaboration
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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.social
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🤖The meeting also highlighted: • Widespread use of AI in education and clinical practice (clinician input essential) • Maturing clinical guidelines (airway management, malignant hyperthermia, GLP-1 agonists) • The need to integrate RCT evidence with real-world observational data www.rcoa.ac.uk
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🧠 Professor Forget presented an update on the PANDOS Study: • Strong UK capacity for multicentre perioperative research • National coordination supported by the ACE team in Aberdeen • Early discussions highlighting important variation in perioperative care #PANDOS #PerioperativeResearch
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
📊 A consistent message across the programme was the central role of data: • Data-driven practice is now foundational • Large, collaborative datasets are essential • National and international research collaboration is critical #Epidemiology #DataDrivenHealthcare #HealthData #ResearchCollaboration
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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! 👀
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
As 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
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
👀 Watch this space for more updates… Read more about our PPIE work: lnkd.in/eVMWPEkw
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Reflected on PPIE updates 2025: ✨ Recruiting 4 new core group members, bringing our brilliant PPIE group to 12 members 🎓 Welcoming PhD student Claire Hunter, MSc, who has joined the PPIE Coordination Team 🧠 Reflecting on the impact of PPIE involvement across our PhD students’ research projects
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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.
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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
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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 🔬📊
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Delivered entirely online, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills comparable to an epidemiology module within an MPH programme — no prior epidemiology training required. www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi... #ASCE #Medicalwriter #Pharma #Thirdsector #Lifesciences #Epidemiology
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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
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