Dr Jennifer Summers
@jennifersummers.bsky.social
Artist, Epidemiologist, Statistician, Medical Historian
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http://jenniferannsummers.com
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/jennifer.summers
Views my own
http://jenniferannsummers.com
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/jennifer.summers
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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 🩺✨.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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 🩺✨.
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🚨✨ 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...
We summarize risk factors, pain mechanisms, & evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes 🌟
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...
Redirecting
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🚨✨ 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...
We summarize risk factors, pain mechanisms, & evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes 🌟
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...
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New publication from Dr Ross Lilley co-authored by Dr Jennifer Summers and Professor Patrice Forget, aimed to explore the relationship between deprivation and postoperative mortality.
Read article👉 shorturl.at/ruQrv
#HealthDisparities #SurgicalOutcomes #SocialDeterminantsofHealth
Read article👉 shorturl.at/ruQrv
#HealthDisparities #SurgicalOutcomes #SocialDeterminantsofHealth
Socioeconomic deprivation and postoperative mortality: a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data
Deprivation and inequality are globally increasing. This study aims to explore the
relationship between deprivation and postoperative mortality.
shorturl.at
August 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
New publication from Dr Ross Lilley co-authored by Dr Jennifer Summers and Professor Patrice Forget, aimed to explore the relationship between deprivation and postoperative mortality.
Read article👉 shorturl.at/ruQrv
#HealthDisparities #SurgicalOutcomes #SocialDeterminantsofHealth
Read article👉 shorturl.at/ruQrv
#HealthDisparities #SurgicalOutcomes #SocialDeterminantsofHealth
Welcome to the team Tariq!
🎉 Welcome Tariq Khogeer to the Epidemiology Group!
Tariq moves to Aberdeen from Saudi Arabia, and joins as a PhD student researching delirium after surgery and anaesthesia 🏥🔬 Excited to have his passion for teaching and research on board!
Welcome Tariq! 👋
Read more: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
Tariq moves to Aberdeen from Saudi Arabia, and joins as a PhD student researching delirium after surgery and anaesthesia 🏥🔬 Excited to have his passion for teaching and research on board!
Welcome Tariq! 👋
Read more: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
Welcome to the group: Tariq Khogeer
Tariq joins our group as a PhD student with a background in anaesthesia and critical care, and has a passion for teaching and research.
www.abdn.ac.uk
August 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Welcome to the team Tariq!
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📢New work by Dr Summers from our #Epidemiology team!
🧪Proactive #Covid-19 strategies in some #OECD island nations linked to better health & economic outcomes 🇦🇺🇮🇸🇮🇪🇯🇵🇳🇿🇬🇧
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jennifersummers.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social
🧪Proactive #Covid-19 strategies in some #OECD island nations linked to better health & economic outcomes 🇦🇺🇮🇸🇮🇪🇯🇵🇳🇿🇬🇧
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jennifersummers.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢New work by Dr Summers from our #Epidemiology team!
🧪Proactive #Covid-19 strategies in some #OECD island nations linked to better health & economic outcomes 🇦🇺🇮🇸🇮🇪🇯🇵🇳🇿🇬🇧
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jennifersummers.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social
🧪Proactive #Covid-19 strategies in some #OECD island nations linked to better health & economic outcomes 🇦🇺🇮🇸🇮🇪🇯🇵🇳🇿🇬🇧
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jennifersummers.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social
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This week some of the team took advantage of a sunny lunchtime to pop down to Sport Aberdeen Westburn Park for a spot of lawn bowls. After a gentle warm-up, the competition ramped up and the game was on! 🙌
All agreed it was a great way to spend an hour in the 🌞
#getactive #keepactive #lawnbowls
All agreed it was a great way to spend an hour in the 🌞
#getactive #keepactive #lawnbowls
June 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This week some of the team took advantage of a sunny lunchtime to pop down to Sport Aberdeen Westburn Park for a spot of lawn bowls. After a gentle warm-up, the competition ramped up and the game was on! 🙌
All agreed it was a great way to spend an hour in the 🌞
#getactive #keepactive #lawnbowls
All agreed it was a great way to spend an hour in the 🌞
#getactive #keepactive #lawnbowls
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👩🔬Also celebrating:
•Dr Summers @jennifersummers.bsky.social: top 0.26% in #pandemic research 🦠
•Dr Marcus Beasley: top 2.3% in #MSK health🦴
•Dr Ovidiu Rotariu: top 4.54% across all fields🔬
We’re proud of our diverse, impactful research improving #HealthOutcomes locally & globally!🌎 #ScholarGPS
•Dr Summers @jennifersummers.bsky.social: top 0.26% in #pandemic research 🦠
•Dr Marcus Beasley: top 2.3% in #MSK health🦴
•Dr Ovidiu Rotariu: top 4.54% across all fields🔬
We’re proud of our diverse, impactful research improving #HealthOutcomes locally & globally!🌎 #ScholarGPS
June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
👩🔬Also celebrating:
•Dr Summers @jennifersummers.bsky.social: top 0.26% in #pandemic research 🦠
•Dr Marcus Beasley: top 2.3% in #MSK health🦴
•Dr Ovidiu Rotariu: top 4.54% across all fields🔬
We’re proud of our diverse, impactful research improving #HealthOutcomes locally & globally!🌎 #ScholarGPS
•Dr Summers @jennifersummers.bsky.social: top 0.26% in #pandemic research 🦠
•Dr Marcus Beasley: top 2.3% in #MSK health🦴
•Dr Ovidiu Rotariu: top 4.54% across all fields🔬
We’re proud of our diverse, impactful research improving #HealthOutcomes locally & globally!🌎 #ScholarGPS
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🔬 Highlights include:
•Prof Macfarlane @aberdeenepi.bsky.social: top 0.08% globally in #MSK & back pain 🥼
•Prof Jones @garethjones1.bsky.social: top 0.57% in back pain 🚶♂️🚶♀️
•Prof Rosemary Hollick: top 6.28% in #osteoporosis 🦴 •Prof Patrice Forget: top 0.82% in #analgesia & #opioid research 🧪💊
•Prof Macfarlane @aberdeenepi.bsky.social: top 0.08% globally in #MSK & back pain 🥼
•Prof Jones @garethjones1.bsky.social: top 0.57% in back pain 🚶♂️🚶♀️
•Prof Rosemary Hollick: top 6.28% in #osteoporosis 🦴 •Prof Patrice Forget: top 0.82% in #analgesia & #opioid research 🧪💊
June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🔬 Highlights include:
•Prof Macfarlane @aberdeenepi.bsky.social: top 0.08% globally in #MSK & back pain 🥼
•Prof Jones @garethjones1.bsky.social: top 0.57% in back pain 🚶♂️🚶♀️
•Prof Rosemary Hollick: top 6.28% in #osteoporosis 🦴 •Prof Patrice Forget: top 0.82% in #analgesia & #opioid research 🧪💊
•Prof Macfarlane @aberdeenepi.bsky.social: top 0.08% globally in #MSK & back pain 🥼
•Prof Jones @garethjones1.bsky.social: top 0.57% in back pain 🚶♂️🚶♀️
•Prof Rosemary Hollick: top 6.28% in #osteoporosis 🦴 •Prof Patrice Forget: top 0.82% in #analgesia & #opioid research 🧪💊
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🎉Proud to share some incredible 2024 #ScholarGPS rankings for the #Epidemiology Group at
@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
From #ChronicPain, #Osteoporosis & #MSK health, to #analgesia, #opioid research,& #pandemic preparedness—our team is making an impact worldwide🌍
🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
From #ChronicPain, #Osteoporosis & #MSK health, to #analgesia, #opioid research,& #pandemic preparedness—our team is making an impact worldwide🌍
🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🎉Proud to share some incredible 2024 #ScholarGPS rankings for the #Epidemiology Group at
@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
From #ChronicPain, #Osteoporosis & #MSK health, to #analgesia, #opioid research,& #pandemic preparedness—our team is making an impact worldwide🌍
🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
From #ChronicPain, #Osteoporosis & #MSK health, to #analgesia, #opioid research,& #pandemic preparedness—our team is making an impact worldwide🌍
🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
Come see our #Epidemiology team at the upcoming #BSACSpringConference2025 on 15-16 May at the ICC, Birmingham, UK
🔗Find out more about UKAR: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#BSACSpringConference2025 #UKARStudy @bsacandjac.bsky.social @uoaepi.bsky.social
🔗Find out more about UKAR: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#BSACSpringConference2025 #UKARStudy @bsacandjac.bsky.social @uoaepi.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Come see our #Epidemiology team at the upcoming #BSACSpringConference2025 on 15-16 May at the ICC, Birmingham, UK
🔗Find out more about UKAR: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#BSACSpringConference2025 #UKARStudy @bsacandjac.bsky.social @uoaepi.bsky.social
🔗Find out more about UKAR: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#BSACSpringConference2025 #UKARStudy @bsacandjac.bsky.social @uoaepi.bsky.social
🚨 Exciting news! Our research comparing Iceland & New Zealand's #COVID-19 responses has been featured by BBC Future! 🎉
Led by Leah Grout, with me as senior author, our study examines how Iceland avoided lockdowns while NZ pursued #elimination.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Key findings👇
Led by Leah Grout, with me as senior author, our study examines how Iceland avoided lockdowns while NZ pursued #elimination.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Key findings👇
Five years on: The countries that never locked down for Covid-19
Most of the world went into lockdowns in March 2020 response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but what has been the impact in those that didn't impose strict restrictions?
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨 Exciting news! Our research comparing Iceland & New Zealand's #COVID-19 responses has been featured by BBC Future! 🎉
Led by Leah Grout, with me as senior author, our study examines how Iceland avoided lockdowns while NZ pursued #elimination.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Key findings👇
Led by Leah Grout, with me as senior author, our study examines how Iceland avoided lockdowns while NZ pursued #elimination.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Key findings👇
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
🔬 What is PANDOS? 💊
#PANDOS (Pain and Opioids after Surgery) is a UK/European study investigating perioperative opioid use, pain management, and associated risks. 🏥📊
We aim to improve pain management & opioid safety across Europe! 🌍💙
🔗 Learn more: esaic.org/research/res...
#PANDOS (Pain and Opioids after Surgery) is a UK/European study investigating perioperative opioid use, pain management, and associated risks. 🏥📊
We aim to improve pain management & opioid safety across Europe! 🌍💙
🔗 Learn more: esaic.org/research/res...
PANDOS - ESAIC
PANDOS Group: Enhances pain management and opioid use post-surgery with a large European study.
esaic.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🔬 What is PANDOS? 💊
#PANDOS (Pain and Opioids after Surgery) is a UK/European study investigating perioperative opioid use, pain management, and associated risks. 🏥📊
We aim to improve pain management & opioid safety across Europe! 🌍💙
🔗 Learn more: esaic.org/research/res...
#PANDOS (Pain and Opioids after Surgery) is a UK/European study investigating perioperative opioid use, pain management, and associated risks. 🏥📊
We aim to improve pain management & opioid safety across Europe! 🌍💙
🔗 Learn more: esaic.org/research/res...
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
A linguistics professor was lecturing his class. "In English, a double negative is a positive. In some languages, like Russian, a double negative is still a negative. But, there is no language wherein a double positive can be a negative."
A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."
A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."
January 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A linguistics professor was lecturing his class. "In English, a double negative is a positive. In some languages, like Russian, a double negative is still a negative. But, there is no language wherein a double positive can be a negative."
A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."
A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
If you think about it, the very best books are really just extremely long spells that turn you into a different person for the rest of your life
December 12, 2024 at 1:40 PM
If you think about it, the very best books are really just extremely long spells that turn you into a different person for the rest of your life
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Please cast a vote for Parkinson's UK to be the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo charity partner for 2025
This could raise >£160,000 to boost their work supporting people living with Parkinson's.
Follow the link, and click "Select your chosen charity".
Thanks.
www.edintattoo.co.uk/news/have-yo...
This could raise >£160,000 to boost their work supporting people living with Parkinson's.
Follow the link, and click "Select your chosen charity".
Thanks.
www.edintattoo.co.uk/news/have-yo...
Have your vote!
In celebration of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's 75th anniversary in 2025, we’re going to donate an extra 75p from every ticket sold to a brand-new charity – of your choosing.
www.edintattoo.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Please cast a vote for Parkinson's UK to be the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo charity partner for 2025
This could raise >£160,000 to boost their work supporting people living with Parkinson's.
Follow the link, and click "Select your chosen charity".
Thanks.
www.edintattoo.co.uk/news/have-yo...
This could raise >£160,000 to boost their work supporting people living with Parkinson's.
Follow the link, and click "Select your chosen charity".
Thanks.
www.edintattoo.co.uk/news/have-yo...
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
28 November 1893 — New Zealand women went to the polls for the first time, just 10 weeks after the governor, Lord Glasgow, signed the Electoral Act 1893 into law, making New Zealand the first country in which women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
November 28, 2024 at 7:20 AM
28 November 1893 — New Zealand women went to the polls for the first time, just 10 weeks after the governor, Lord Glasgow, signed the Electoral Act 1893 into law, making New Zealand the first country in which women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
✨ Exciting Updates on #UKAR!✨
🌍 Reflecting on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 #WAAW2024, we’re excited to share key milestones from the UK Antimicrobial Registry!
We've surpassed our recruitment target with 570 patients enrolled from 40 hospitals across the UK!
More info: lnkd.in/epaVNW8U
🌍 Reflecting on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 #WAAW2024, we’re excited to share key milestones from the UK Antimicrobial Registry!
We've surpassed our recruitment target with 570 patients enrolled from 40 hospitals across the UK!
More info: lnkd.in/epaVNW8U
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November 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM
✨ Exciting Updates on #UKAR!✨
🌍 Reflecting on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 #WAAW2024, we’re excited to share key milestones from the UK Antimicrobial Registry!
We've surpassed our recruitment target with 570 patients enrolled from 40 hospitals across the UK!
More info: lnkd.in/epaVNW8U
🌍 Reflecting on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 #WAAW2024, we’re excited to share key milestones from the UK Antimicrobial Registry!
We've surpassed our recruitment target with 570 patients enrolled from 40 hospitals across the UK!
More info: lnkd.in/epaVNW8U
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Kia ora! Tēnā koutou!
We’re on our way to 1,000 followers! But I don’t like the term “followers” so I’ll go with “friends” (Māori: “hoa”)! 🙂
It means a lot to an autistic guy just trying to share lesser known info from our unique and special country! 🇳🇿
Kia ū! (All the best!) 🖤🤍❤️
We’re on our way to 1,000 followers! But I don’t like the term “followers” so I’ll go with “friends” (Māori: “hoa”)! 🙂
It means a lot to an autistic guy just trying to share lesser known info from our unique and special country! 🇳🇿
Kia ū! (All the best!) 🖤🤍❤️
November 17, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Kia ora! Tēnā koutou!
We’re on our way to 1,000 followers! But I don’t like the term “followers” so I’ll go with “friends” (Māori: “hoa”)! 🙂
It means a lot to an autistic guy just trying to share lesser known info from our unique and special country! 🇳🇿
Kia ū! (All the best!) 🖤🤍❤️
We’re on our way to 1,000 followers! But I don’t like the term “followers” so I’ll go with “friends” (Māori: “hoa”)! 🙂
It means a lot to an autistic guy just trying to share lesser known info from our unique and special country! 🇳🇿
Kia ū! (All the best!) 🖤🤍❤️
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Summers
Excited to share "The Pain and Mental Health Comorbidity," co-authored by Professor Patrice Forget. Chronic pain & mental health are linked, impacting quality of life & workplace inclusion. Integrated care essential for better outcomes: doi.org/10.1017/S204...
#MentalHealth #ChronicPain
#MentalHealth #ChronicPain
The pain and mental health comorbidity | Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences | Cambridge Core
The pain and mental health comorbidity - Volume 33
doi.org
November 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Excited to share "The Pain and Mental Health Comorbidity," co-authored by Professor Patrice Forget. Chronic pain & mental health are linked, impacting quality of life & workplace inclusion. Integrated care essential for better outcomes: doi.org/10.1017/S204...
#MentalHealth #ChronicPain
#MentalHealth #ChronicPain