A big thank you to our colleagues at the RABBIT-SpA registry for hosting us this week! Great to share our journey embedding meaningful PPIE and to learn from their work in patient-centred rheumatology. 🤝🌟 Looking forward to continuing the conversation! #PPIE #Rheumatology

📺 Did you spot us on BBC Scotland last week? Our PACFiND study shows fibromyalgia patients face years-long waits & a revolving door of tests. We need better, earlier diagnosis & holistic care 💪 Read more at: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi... #Fibromyalgia #PACFiND

PACFiND highlights big gaps in fibromyalgia care. 🏥 People face long waits, inconsistent diagnosis, and a “revolving door” of referrals. Patients want early diagnosis, specialist input, shorter waits & physio. More: lnkd.in/eZXHzTwg #PACFiND #Fibromyalgia

🎉 Take a look at 20 of our top publications in the past 20 years! From chronic pain trials to real-world biologic studies, proud of our team's contributions to improving patient care. Here's to the next 20! 🚀 www.linkedin.com/pulse/20-yea... #AberdeenEpi20 #ResearchPublications #PeerReviewed

🚀 Want to deepen your epidemiology skills with mixed-methods approaches? The online Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology (ASCE) (2–17 Mar 2026) shows how qualitative insights can enrich, challenge, and complement quantitative data. 🔗 Info & booking: lnkd.in/esm582xR #ASCE #Mixedmethods

Today we hosted Franco Fernández Guardiola 👨‍🔬, who presented his doctoral research on the economic and health impact of Chagas disease in Chile 📊🇨🇱. He explained transmission, detection challenges, and socioeconomic effects, plus strategies to prevent disease onset 🩺✨.

Delighted to host our latest ABC-MSK seminar last week! 🦴 Deputy Director Luke Farrow gave a brilliant talk on AI in Trauma & Orthopaedics 🤖 - including current use, clinical applications & future priorities. Thanks to all who joined! 👏 #ABCMSK #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, please take a minute to consider the @who.int #antimicrobialstewardship factsheet. The #UKARStudy collects real-world, routinely collected hospital data from consenting participants to understand best practice in the fight against #antimicrobialresistance

✨ Another great SCWH Webinar today! Dr Dan Powell (UoA) shared insights on intensive longitudinal methods, and Dr Gemma Ryde (UoG) explored where workplace health promotion meets occupational health. Huge thanks to both speakers — excited for the next session! 💙 #SCWH

🎬 In Episode 2 of our series, Prof Gary Macfarlane explores observational vs interventional studies - a key distinction for effective epidemiology! 🔬 Master these skills and more at our Aberdeen Short Course this March! Find out more at: abdn.ac.uk/asce #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #OnlineLearning

Great energy at today’s SPaRC/NRS Pain Network ASM practice! 🔥 We ran through presentations from Shouq Alghamdi, Nabeeha Attique & Dr Marcus Beasley covering acute pain interventions, pain policy, and fibromyalgia. More practice next week—roll on 5 Dec! 🚀 @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk #SPaRC

Delighted to announce that Colt Foundation (www.coltfoundation.org.uk) has awarded funding to the Scottish Centre for Work and Health (SCWH) to tackle key questions including: 🔄 Changing nature of work 🌱 Healthy working lives 🤝 Support for long-term conditions 🛡️ Preventing ill-health #ThankYou!🎉

2025 marks a major milestone for our group 🎉 - two decades of world-leading research, teaching, and impact! 🌟 Take a look at some of the key numbers 🔢 that represent our work across the past 20 years! #AberdeenEpi20 #20YearAnniversary #Epidemiology #Aberdeen #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch

We’re delighted to share great feedback from Dr Syed Asif Ali Shah, NHS Grampian, who attended our intensive Epidemiology Course in Aberdeen! 🎓 Join the 2026 Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology (2–17 Mar 2026) 💡 Learn more 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi... #ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #Research

🎓 We’re thrilled to welcome three new interns from the University of Bremen 🇩🇪 — Fazila Jafari, Chanel Leidtke & Lina vom Wege — joining us in Aberdeen until the end of Jan 2026! 🌍💙 They’ll be contributing to our research on pain, health data, and health inequalities. 👇 More info 👉 lnkd.in/ek_xsPdB

This morning we welcomed Dr Richard Berwick (Walton Centre) for a fascinating talk on fibromyalgia as an autoimmune condition. He shared new findings, future research plans & treatment implications—leaving us with fresh insights and much to reflect on. 🔍 #Fibromyalgia #PainResearch

🚨 New article from the Aberdeen Epidemiology Group! Shouq AlGhamdi, Dalia Aljohani & Professor Patrice Forget explore acute pain management at the interface of primary & secondary care 💉🏥 Open-access in J. Clin. Med. 🔗 www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14...

🌍 New study from Prof. Patrice Forget and colleagues in J Clin Monit Comput examines sevoflurane use & CO₂ emissions in noncardiac surgery 💉🏥 Lower fresh gas flow (0.5 L/min) dramatically reduces anesthetic use & environmental impact 🌱 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🎬 In our new series, Prof Gary Macfarlane explains "What is epidemiology?" Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology - March 2026! 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 📚 Register: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #Aberdeen #Epidemiology #OnlineLearning

🚨 New Letter from Professor Patrice Forget in J Anesth Analg Crit Care: Opioid-Free Anaesthesia (OFA) can provide comparable pain relief while improving safety & quality of recovery 💉❤️ Read here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Wow! 🎉 We've now officially surpassed 1500 followers over on LinkedIn! 🚀 Hard to believe it was only a couple of months ago we welcomed our 1000th subscriber! 📈 Missing out? Come join us over at: ✨ bit.ly/linkedin-abe... #LinkedInMilestone #1500Followers #GrowthJourney #ThankYou

Welcome home to Prof Gary Macfarlane & Dr Rosemary Hollick from #ACR25 in Chicago! They shared new research on improving fibromyalgia care + factors linked to diagnosis. Grateful to learn & contribute at this world leading rheumatology meeting. #Rheumatology #FibromyalgiaResearch #ACR25

🚨✨ New review from the Aberdeen Epidemiology Group! Dr Jennifer Summers & Professor Patrice Forget explore perioperative analgesia in high-risk patients 💉🩺 We summarize risk factors, pain mechanisms, & evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes 🌟 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...

🚀 Working in data science, health stats, or health psych? Strengthen your epidemiology skills with our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology — a practical, online intro to population health research. 📅 2–17 Mar 2026 | 💻 Online 🔗 lnkd.in/esm582xR #Epidemiology #PublicHealth

As part of our ’20 Years’ series, a reminder that you can read about the highlights of 20 years of epi research in pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions! Read the chapter online today at: tinyurl.com/EpiGroup-20yrs #AberdeenEpi20 #Epidemiology #PainResearch

The #UKARStudy team have returned from the @bsacandjac.bsky.social #Infection2025 Winter Conference full of ideas on how we can make the UK Antimicrobial Registry as impactful as possible for all of our stakeholders ☑️ To learn more about how you can be involved in the UK-wide study; [email protected]

Great morning hearing updates from five brilliant team members at our latest Staff Presentation Session! 🎉 Another great chance to hear what our members do day-to-day! Thanks to all for these fantastic insights! 👏 #HealthResearch #TeamWork #StaffShowcase #ResearchUpdate #WhatDoYouDo

🎉Huge thanks to the team at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for exceeding their recruitment target in the #UKAR study! 👏 A fantastic example of how research, pharmacy, and microbiology teams can work hand in hand to combat #AMR and deliver better outcomes for patients💙💪 #Research #BSAC

The #UKARStudy team are looking forward to attending @bsacandjac.bsky.social Infection 2025 Conference at The ICC Birmingham 27-28 Oct 2025 @garethjones1.bsky.social and @rebeccaparr.bsky.social are looking forward to catching up with delegates & sharing study updates #AMR #antimicrobialresistance

"I built up my career from this starting point" 🎓 Prof Gabriele Simonini shares how our epi course in Aberdeen shaped his career 16 years ago—and why he now sends his own students! New fully online course launching 2026 🚀🌐 abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE2026 #AberdeenEpidemiology #March2026

“Real-world data on novel antimicrobials is vital in our fight against resistance.” — Dr Lorcán O’Connell at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 👏 Proud of the team delivering the #UKAR study, funded by #BSAC and supported by #Pfizer, #MENARINI & #Shionogi💙

Exciting opportunity in our epidemiology group! We’re looking for an Assistant Study Coordinator to support two major research projects – #PioKneeR and #UKAR 📍 Aberdeen | ⏰ Apply by 30 Oct 2025 👉 For more details and to apply, visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacanci... #ResearchJobs #JobVacancy #Hiring

👏Important advocacy from our Epidemiology Academic Professor Patrice Forget, representing the Societal Impact of Pain at the EU Parliament @euparliament.bsky.social Highlighting the need to support people living with pain, biologically, psychologically & socially 🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

📌Rural health gaps are growing in Scotland. The #BRUCES project brings together experts to understand how people with cancer, MSK conditions, and frailty access care in rural areas—through both patient + staff insights—to shape fairer health policy. 🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...

Since 2007, our Intensive Course in Applied Epidemiology has trained 350+ delegates from 47 countries 🌍. In March 2026, it returns as the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology—live, online & interactive 💻🎓. Join us 2–17 March 👉 abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co... #ASCE #Epidemiology #Onlinecourse

We're pleased to welcome Dr David Watkin (@daitweeds.bsky.social) to to our Epidemiology group for a 12-month attachment! 👋 Find out more about David and his journey to Aberdeen at: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...

🎉 20 years ago, Professors Gary Macfarlane and @garethjones1.bsky.social moved to Aberdeen with a vision to make it a UK centre for pain research. Two decades on, the Epidemiology Group is still going strong! 💪 Read our story here: tinyurl.com/EpiGroup-20yrs #ResearchMilestones #AberdeenEpi20

Deadline’s coming up! ⏰ Join our team in Aberdeen working as a Research Assistant (Analyst) on the UK Antimicrobial Registry. Applications close 15 Oct → lnkd.in/eCdrKKzv

From BSR-PsA to RABBIT-SpA 🇬🇧🇩🇪 — Dr Stephanie Lembke has helped connect two rheumatology registries across borders. Grateful to her and the German Rheumatology Research Centre for fostering real-world collaboration in PsA & SpA research!👏 Read about the collaboration: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

📢 New from the CHIPP Study! Our new CHIPP paper shows how population-level strategies can shift risk for high-impact chronic pain. Modifiable factors like physical activity & body weight can drive broad, equitable prevention. 👉 Read: www.jpain.org/article/S152... #CHIPPStudy #PainResearch

Fantastic meeting yesterday reflecting on progress so far, and planning for the next phase of our research programme. 👏 Big thanks to all who contribute to everything we do! #Epidemiology #PublicHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #HealthInequalities #DiseaseRegistries #HealthServices

🎉 New publication alert! Our latest paper, “Optimising fibromyalgia criteria: evidence from the UK Biobank,” explores how large-scale data can refine diagnosis and deepen understanding of chronic pain. Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #UKBiobank

🎉👏 Huge congrats to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust team for reaching 100 participants in the #UKARStudy! Funded by BSAC & supported by Pfizer, Menarini & Shionogi — driving progress in tackling antimicrobial resistance & improving patient care. 💙🌍 #NHSResearch #BSAC #UKAR

🌟 Our Epidemiology group held a session on getting effective feedback in #PPIE. We explored embedding patient & public voices from the start, shared experiences across projects, and reflected on how to strengthen PPIE so research is relevant & impactful. 🙌 #Research #PatientPartners

This year marks 20 years of the Epi Group at the University of Aberdeen! 🎉 Over the next year, we'll share stories from our journey including the studies, people and partnerships that have driven our impact 🤝 Here's to many more successful years to come! 🔬✨ #EpiGroup20 #Epidemiology #Aberdeen

As #PainAwarenessMonth 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight the social and psychosocial impact of chronic pain. Work by the #CRIISP consortium looked at the influence of relationships, lifestyle and work on chronic pain in this PPIE-driven systematic review www.growkudos.com/publications...

👏 Congrats to Swansea Bay University Health Board for hitting their #UKAR study target & continuing to over-recruit! Funded by #BSAC & generously supported by Pfizer, MENARINI & Shionogi 💙🌍 #ResearchImpact #AntimicrobialResistance #Teamwork #NHSResearch #AMR #AntimicrobialStewardship #NIHR

📢 The #BSRPsA Registry, funded by British Society for Rheumatology, is sending out its first 7-year follow-up questionnaire! Thank you to all sites & participants whose commitment makes this vital #PsA research possible 💙🌍 #Rheumatology #ResearchImpact #PsoriaticArthritis

🚨 We’re hiring! Join us in #Aberdeen as a Research Assistant (Analyst) on the UK Antimicrobial Registry #UKAR, funded by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy(BSAC). Apply by 15 Oct 2025. Link here👉 lnkd.in/eCdrKKzv #AMR #ResearchJobs #PublicHealth #Hiring #Vacancy #DataAnalyst

👏 Huge thanks to the team at @Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS FT for their work on the #BSRPsA study! 16 participants recruited & follow-up data ongoing—driving progress in Psoriatic Arthritis research 💙🌍 #BSR #Rheumatology #ResearchCollaboration #PsoriaticArthritis