Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen
@uoaepi.bsky.social
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.
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Prof Gary Macfarlane visited the Pain Research Centre at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to share findings from our PACFiND study on improving fibromyalgia care.
Grateful for the warm welcome and insightful discussions.
Learn more & see our key recommendations: lnkd.in/eepN4Rmw
Grateful for the warm welcome and insightful discussions.
Learn more & see our key recommendations: lnkd.in/eepN4Rmw
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Prof Gary Macfarlane visited the Pain Research Centre at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to share findings from our PACFiND study on improving fibromyalgia care.
Grateful for the warm welcome and insightful discussions.
Learn more & see our key recommendations: lnkd.in/eepN4Rmw
Grateful for the warm welcome and insightful discussions.
Learn more & see our key recommendations: lnkd.in/eepN4Rmw
Looking forward to tomorrow's SPaRC / @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk ASM in Dundee! 🏴
Check out our schedule to see when our team will be speaking, or come and find us at one of our posters 📊!
Hope to see you there! 👋
#PainResearch #SPaRC #Aberdeen
Check out our schedule to see when our team will be speaking, or come and find us at one of our posters 📊!
Hope to see you there! 👋
#PainResearch #SPaRC #Aberdeen
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Looking forward to tomorrow's SPaRC / @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk ASM in Dundee! 🏴
Check out our schedule to see when our team will be speaking, or come and find us at one of our posters 📊!
Hope to see you there! 👋
#PainResearch #SPaRC #Aberdeen
Check out our schedule to see when our team will be speaking, or come and find us at one of our posters 📊!
Hope to see you there! 👋
#PainResearch #SPaRC #Aberdeen
🎬 In this video Prof Gareth Jones explains how we measure disease— the foundation of epi research! Watch the whole series at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🎬 In this video Prof Gareth Jones explains how we measure disease— the foundation of epi research! Watch the whole series at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
Franco also compared Chagas in Chile 🇨🇱 vs Brazil 🇧🇷, noting differences in vectors and transmission routes, including foodborne pathways 🌍. Thanks you to Franco for highlighting this critical public health issue 👏.
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Franco also compared Chagas in Chile 🇨🇱 vs Brazil 🇧🇷, noting differences in vectors and transmission routes, including foodborne pathways 🌍. Thanks you to Franco for highlighting this critical public health issue 👏.
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
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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
The #UKARStudy collects real-world, routinely collected hospital data from consenting participants to understand best practice in the fight against #antimicrobialresistance
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
The #UKARStudy collects real-world, routinely collected hospital data from consenting participants to understand best practice in the fight against #antimicrobialresistance
🎬 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
🔬 Master these skills and more at our Aberdeen Short Course this March!
Find out more at: abdn.ac.uk/asce
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #OnlineLearning
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎬 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
🔬 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
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
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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!🎉
🔄 Changing nature of work
🌱 Healthy working lives
🤝 Support for long-term conditions
🛡️ Preventing ill-health
#ThankYou!🎉
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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!🎉
🔄 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
Take a look at some of the key numbers 🔢 that represent our work across the past 20 years!
#AberdeenEpi20 #20YearAnniversary #Epidemiology #Aberdeen #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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
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
Join the 2026 Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology (2–17 Mar 2026) 💡
Learn more 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #Research
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
Join the 2026 Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology (2–17 Mar 2026) 💡
Learn more 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology #Research
🎬 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🎬 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
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
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
Missing out? Come join us over at: ✨
bit.ly/linkedin-abe...
#LinkedInMilestone #1500Followers #GrowthJourney #ThankYou
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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
Missing out? Come join us over at: ✨
bit.ly/linkedin-abe...
#LinkedInMilestone #1500Followers #GrowthJourney #ThankYou
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
Read the chapter online today at: tinyurl.com/EpiGroup-20yrs
#AberdeenEpi20 #Epidemiology #PainResearch
October 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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
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; ukar@abdn.ac.uk
To learn more about how you can be involved in the UK-wide study; ukar@abdn.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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; ukar@abdn.ac.uk
To learn more about how you can be involved in the UK-wide study; ukar@abdn.ac.uk
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
Another great chance to hear what our members do day-to-day! Thanks to all for these fantastic insights! 👏
#HealthResearch #TeamWork #StaffShowcase #ResearchUpdate #WhatDoYouDo
October 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"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
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💙
👏 Proud of the team delivering the #UKAR study, funded by #BSAC and supported by #Pfizer, #MENARINI & #Shionogi💙
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“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💙
👏 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
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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
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...
Find out more about David and his journey to Aberdeen at: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
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
Two decades on, the Epidemiology Group is still going strong! 💪
Read our story here:
tinyurl.com/EpiGroup-20yrs
#ResearchMilestones #AberdeenEpi20
October 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🎉 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
Two decades on, the Epidemiology Group is still going strong! 💪
Read our story here:
tinyurl.com/EpiGroup-20yrs
#ResearchMilestones #AberdeenEpi20
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
👏 Big thanks to all who contribute to everything we do!
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #HealthInequalities #DiseaseRegistries #HealthServices
October 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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
👏 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
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
October 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🎉 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
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