In this episode of the North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group podcast, Julie joins Professor Gareth Jones who is epidemiologist based at the University of Aberdeen.  In this pod Julie and Gareth demystify key research terminology such as what is a randomised controlled study? Why sample size is important in research?  What is peer review?  What involved in the ethics process.  So, a research 101 on key research terminology to help people make more sense of research jargon. Enjoy. 

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland

Julie Jones meets James Jopling, Parkinsons UK’s Scotland Director. James joined the charity a year ago in the wake of the Covid pandemic and just as the cost of living crisis began to bite. In this episode he talks about the challenges facing the charity, the unique way Parkinson’s U.K. encourage public involvement in research and he takes a look forward to the future.  

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland

Julie Jones is a Physiotherapist & Senior Lecturer at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. She is passionate about improving services for people with Parkinson's & the benefit of exercise.

Helga Macfarlane was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2017 aged 52, and devotes much of her time to helping raise awareness of the disease and how it impacts the lives of people with PD.

In this podcast Julie shares her perspective on Parkinson's research.  

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland

Consultant Neurologist Carl Counsell divides his time between clinical practice and research at Aberdeen University.  Dr Counsell leads the University’s Chronic Disease Research group, which aims to improve health through the clinical research of chronic diseases and health care, supporting evidenced based practice and policy.  In this podcast Carl shares his thoughts on what the future research priorities are plus what he perceives are the key research priorities for Parkinson's.

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland

Dr Angus Macleod is a Honorary Consultant Neurologist with NHS Grampian specialising in movement disorders inc. Parkinson’s and also a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine at the University of Aberdeen.

This podcast focuses on his own research and also his views on the most promising areas of research currently underway. 

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland

Welcome to the NoSPRIG podcasts!

The aim of our podcast series is to focus on Parkinson’s research from a Scottish perspective and highlight some of the work being done here to find out more about the mechanisms of this complex disease and ways of making life better for those living with it.  

We hope you enjoy listening. Please keep checking back for new episodes!

The North of Scotland Parkinsons research interest groups:  https://www.nosprig.org/

Research groups nationally:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/local-parkinsons-research-interest-groups

Parkinson’s UK Scotland:  https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland