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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌍 New blog from Parkinson’s NEC-RIG: UHURU, a powerful short film showing life with Parkinson’s in Tanzania—stigma, isolation & the freedom that medication brings. Led by Dr Natasha Fothergill-Misbah & TraPCAf.

👉 parkinsonsnec-rig.org/blog/https/p...

#Parkinsons #Resaerch

🌍 UHURU — A Heartfelt Film About Parkinson’s and Hope — Parkinson's NEC-RIG

“ UHURU ” (meaning “ Freedom ” in Swahili) is a powerful short film about living with Parkinson’s in Africa. It offers a deeply human look at life with Parkinson’s in Tanzania, where stigma, poverty,...

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎙️ Delighted to share the work of the North East & Cumbria Research Interest Group (NEC-RIG) on BBC Radio Cumbria’s Breakfast Show — highlighting how people with Parkinson’s can get involved in shaping and taking part in research 💙

👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (2h07m)

#Parkinsons #Research

Mike Zeller - 27/08/2025 - BBC Sounds

Trusted local news, information and advice, plus great music at breakfast with Mike.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Aug 6

📰 New blog post!

Read our #Parkinson's #NEC-RIG blog to find out about Join Parkinson’s Research (JPR@Research+Me) - a new online registry that connects people with Parkinson’s to research studies investigating new treatments!

Follow the link to read more 👇

parkinsonsnec-rig.org/blog/https/p...

Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week we were part of the Community Open Day at @newcastleuni.bsky.social

We had a fantastic day demonstrating how we use brain tissue, discussing our work in #dementia and #Parkinson's research with the local community in the West End of #Newacastle

@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jul 21

Publisher: @age-and-ageing.bsky.social
Funder: @parkinsons.org.uk
Led by: @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Authors: S Richardson, F Gerakios, A Yarnall, G Bate, L Wright, C McDonald, @johnpaultaylor.bsky.social, D Burn, G Stebbins, Louise Allan
Supported by @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jul 21

🧠 New paper

#Delirium is often missed in #Parkinson’s - quick, reliable screening could change this. We found the 4AT is a sensitive tool for spotting #delirium in #Parkinson’s

But accuracy drops in those with known cognitive issues - a gap we need to address.

🔗 academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

Detecting delirium in Parkinson’s disease: an evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of bedside tools

AbstractBackground. Delirium is a serious, acute neuropsychiatric condition associated with fluctuating attention and altered arousal. Delirium in Parkinso

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EJS ACT-PD @ejs-act-pd.bsky.social · May 7

Want to get involved in Parkinson’s Research? 🔊

We are excited to launch 'Join Parkinson’s Research' on Research+Me (JPR@Research+Me). Co-developed by Newcastle University and Research+Me in partnership with EJS ACT-PD.

Be first to hear when recruitment opens for the #EJS ACT-PD trial.

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Apr 29

Supported by @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social, @parkinsons.org.uk, @alzheimersresearchuk.org

@johnpaultaylor.bsky.social, @hilmarsigurdsson.bsky.social, @fematthews.bsky.social, Laura Wright, David Burn, Paul Donaghy, Michael Firbank, Alison Yarnall,
Julia Schumacher, Alan Thomas

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Apr 29

📣 New paper!

We looked at how brain connectivity is assocaited with neuropsychiatric symptoms in prodromal #Parkinsons and #Lewybodydementias using our @newcastleuni.bsky.social #ICICLE, #SUPErB and #LewyPro studies. Follow the link below to find out more 👇

Funded by @lewybodysociety.bsky.social

Brain network connectivity underlying neuropsychiatric symptoms in prodromal Lewy body dementia

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are prevalent, emerge early, and are associated with poorer outcomes in Lewy body dementia (LBD). Research suggests NP…

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚨 #PhD opportunity!

Interested in #ageing, #cognition and #gait? This exciting fully funded PhD will use #EEG to understand brain function working with us at @northumbriauni.bsky.social and @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Find out more and apply 👉
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Cholinergic function and ageing: establishing normative data and associations with gait and cognition at Northumbria University on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Cholinergic function and ageing: establishing normative data and associations with gait and cognition at Northumbria University, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Feb 9

Just a few days let’s to apply for our #PhD opportunity with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #LBD doctoral training network!

Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jan 9

Come and join us in this exciting fully funded #PhD opportunity with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #LBD Doctoral Training Network!

We'll be looking at #EEG as a potential biomarker for #delirium in LBD. Click on the link below to learn more and apply!

@newcastleuni.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 9

Funded PhD position within the Alzheimer’s Society Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network at Newcastle University asking if we can use EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in Inpatients with Lewy Body Dementia. Closing date: 14th February

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-eeg-...

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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · Jan 11

Wrote a review paper on delirium in people with Parkinsons disease in 2015 so lovely to see this comprehensive paper looking at just that. Great work Alison Yarnall @drrachaellawson.bsky.social and colleagues.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38497236/

Delirium is more common and associated with worse outcomes in Parkinson's disease compared to older adult controls: results of two prospective longitudinal cohort studies - PubMed

Delirium is common in hospitalised PD patients, affecting two thirds of patients, and is associated with increased mortality, institutionalisation, and dementia. Further research is essential to under...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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AGE Research Group @newcastleage.bsky.social · Feb 7

📣 Latest news! 📣
AGE members Dr Sarah Richardson, @helenatkinson.bsky.social and @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social have secured funding from the Dunhill Medical Trust Academy Ignition Fund for public engagement work on #delirium and #MLTC with older people. Read more:
research.ncl.ac.uk/ageresearchg...

News | AGE Research Group | Newcastle University

research.ncl.ac.uk

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jan 14

Interested in cognitive decline in #Parkinsons? Listen to the #ISTAART featuring Dr Dana Pourzinal.
We collaborated with Dana from Uni of Queensland using data from #ICICLE study from @newcastleuni.bsky.social and Uni of Cambridge and #PPMI data to look at congnitive subtypes over time. Link below 👇

Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Jan 9

Have you heard the latest episode of ISTAART Voices?

Here's a little snippet from Dr. Dana Pourzinal, on the impact of collaboration in her work!

Out now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts 🎧

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jan 9

Come and join us in this exciting fully funded #PhD opportunity with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #LBD Doctoral Training Network!

We'll be looking at #EEG as a potential biomarker for #delirium in LBD. Click on the link below to learn more and apply!

@newcastleuni.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 9

Funded PhD position within the Alzheimer’s Society Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network at Newcastle University asking if we can use EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in Inpatients with Lewy Body Dementia. Closing date: 14th February

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-eeg-...

PhD: EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in LBD

Funded PhD position within the Alzheimer’s Society Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network at Newcastle University asking if we can use EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in Inpatients with ...

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Jan 9

📢 Interested in completing a fully funded #PhD in #Lewybodydementias?

We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic PhD student to work with us to identify and understand #delirium in #LBD using #EEG.

Find out more here:
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-eeg-...

PhD: EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in LBD

Funded PhD position within the Alzheimer’s Society Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network at Newcastle University asking if we can use EEG to Identify and Understand Delirium in Inpatients with ...

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Dec 31

Delighted that our work on #delirium and #Parkinson’s has been highlighted in the @newcastleuni.bsky.social 2024 research and innovation round up!

More to come in 2025!

Read more here 👉 from.ncl.ac.uk/our-2024-res...

Our 2024 research and innovation round up

Discover the impact our research community had throughout the year in our 2024 Research and Innovation Round-Up.

from.ncl.ac.uk

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Dec 3

WPC4YOPD Virtual Webinar Series THIS WEEK!
This series is for People living with or interested in learning about Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.

Learn more and view the program here: www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/YOPDvir...

Register: portal.qwikcast.tv/Parkinson/YOPD

#Parkinsons #yopd #wpc4yopd

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Dec 8

Last month we had our first #Parkinsons Research Engagement Day in Darlington. It was such a wonderful and positive day, including hearing about the brilliant work at South Teess NHS Trust from our keynote Dr Lou Wiblin.
Check out our gallery capturing the day 👉
parkinsonsnec-rig.org/gallery

Gallery — Parkinson's NEC-RIG

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thanks @emmavardy2.bsky.social! Great to connect with more of the delirium community here!

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Nov 21

First podcast experience! I was delighted to be a guest on the North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Podcast to raise awareness of #delirium in #Parkinsons. Have a listen here or wherever you get your podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7DoI...

@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Delirium in Parkinson's - Dr Rachael Lawson, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle

open.spotify.com

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Nov 20

I want to highlight my fantastic PhD student Megan Hanrahan’s recent work to identify gaps in use of public patient involvement in #digitalhealth research & recommendations to improve transparency & reporting.

Co-produced & co-authored with a PPIE contributor.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

How can patients shape digital medicine? A rapid review of patient and public involvement and engagement in the development of digital health technologies for neurological conditions

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) involves working ‘with’ or ‘by’ patients and the public, rather than ‘to,’ ‘about,’ or ‘for’ them, and is integral to neurological and digital h...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Rachael Lawson @drrachaellawson.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello Blue Sky!

I'm new here! I'm a #Parkinsons and #Lewybody disease researcher at the @newcastleuni.bsky.social in the UK. I'm interested in connecting with the wider community here, espesically in those intetested in research! ☺️

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