Marion Campbell
@marionkcampbell.bsky.social
Trialist; Methodologist; Statistician; Professor of Health Services Research; University of Aberdeen. Views my own. Hebridean.
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/m.k.campbell
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/m.k.campbell
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New fully funded PhD opportunity to come and work with me at the University of Glasgow exploring the role of data-driven interventions (audit and feedback) to improve environmental sustainability of the NHS. Deadline to apply: 12th Jan 2026.
Find out more here:
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
Find out more here:
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
New fully funded PhD opportunity to come and work with me at the University of Glasgow exploring the role of data-driven interventions (audit and feedback) to improve environmental sustainability of the NHS. Deadline to apply: 12th Jan 2026.
Find out more here:
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
Find out more here:
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
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The 10 year follow-up results of the TOPKAT trial of total (TKR) vs partial (PKR) knee replacement are out! Similar clinical outcomes, but PKR more cost effective.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665991325002504
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November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The 10 year follow-up results of the TOPKAT trial of total (TKR) vs partial (PKR) knee replacement are out! Similar clinical outcomes, but PKR more cost effective.
t.co/V4O7s6MvZe
t.co/V4O7s6MvZe
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One of my 2026 goals is to be more present on BlueSky! Another is to recruit a great candidate to this 4-yr PhD studentship with us at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation -applying behavioural science to the design and delivery of clinical trials. Please share. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Improving health by improving trials – applying behavioural science to improve the design and delivery of clinical trials. at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Improving health by improving trials – applying behavioural science to improve the design and delivery of clinical trials. at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
One of my 2026 goals is to be more present on BlueSky! Another is to recruit a great candidate to this 4-yr PhD studentship with us at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation -applying behavioural science to the design and delivery of clinical trials. Please share. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Just 4 weeks to CCR Down Under 2025!
Join us to hear the results of 8 major critical care trials - in person or virtually
➡️ ImmunoSep
➡️ iRehab
➡️ CLIP II
➡️ ACTiVE
➡️ ARISE AFRICA
➡️ RSI
➡️ VITaCCA
➡️ ECMO REHAB
https://criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr-down-under-2025
Join us to hear the results of 8 major critical care trials - in person or virtually
➡️ ImmunoSep
➡️ iRehab
➡️ CLIP II
➡️ ACTiVE
➡️ ARISE AFRICA
➡️ RSI
➡️ VITaCCA
➡️ ECMO REHAB
https://criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr-down-under-2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Just 4 weeks to CCR Down Under 2025!
Join us to hear the results of 8 major critical care trials - in person or virtually
➡️ ImmunoSep
➡️ iRehab
➡️ CLIP II
➡️ ACTiVE
➡️ ARISE AFRICA
➡️ RSI
➡️ VITaCCA
➡️ ECMO REHAB
https://criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr-down-under-2025
Join us to hear the results of 8 major critical care trials - in person or virtually
➡️ ImmunoSep
➡️ iRehab
➡️ CLIP II
➡️ ACTiVE
➡️ ARISE AFRICA
➡️ RSI
➡️ VITaCCA
➡️ ECMO REHAB
https://criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr-down-under-2025
Reposted by Marion Campbell
Beginning Nov 1924, studies on the effect of lighting on worker productivity were performed at the Western Electric Hawthorn Plant. These were the basis for the concept of the Hawthorne Effect 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Beginning Nov 1924, studies on the effect of lighting on worker productivity were performed at the Western Electric Hawthorn Plant. These were the basis for the concept of the Hawthorne Effect 1/2
The term #estimand is now part of the technical language of trials - but it remains a concept that many find hard to understand. Recent work has aimed to make the term more accessible to researchers, patients & public 1/8
#MethodologyMonday #127
#MethodologyMonday #127
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The term #estimand is now part of the technical language of trials - but it remains a concept that many find hard to understand. Recent work has aimed to make the term more accessible to researchers, patients & public 1/8
#MethodologyMonday #127
#MethodologyMonday #127
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In the EVERDAC trial involving patients with shock, results for death at day 28 indicated that management without early arterial catheter insertion was noninferior to early catheter insertion. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/3LmOO0D
#MedSky #PulmSky
#MedSky #PulmSky
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In the EVERDAC trial involving patients with shock, results for death at day 28 indicated that management without early arterial catheter insertion was noninferior to early catheter insertion. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/3LmOO0D
#MedSky #PulmSky
#MedSky #PulmSky
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The world’s largest and longest clinical trial in critical care, SuDDICU found a significant reduction in hospital-acquired infection in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, when given antibiotics preventatively before a new infection can develop.
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The world’s largest and longest clinical trial in critical care, SuDDICU found a significant reduction in hospital-acquired infection in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, when given antibiotics preventatively before a new infection can develop.
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In the SuDDICU trial of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit, selective decontamination of the digestive tract did not result in a lower incidence of in-hospital death than standard care alone. Full trial results: nej.md/4nhyeN8
#LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social
#LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
In the SuDDICU trial of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit, selective decontamination of the digestive tract did not result in a lower incidence of in-hospital death than standard care alone. Full trial results: nej.md/4nhyeN8
#LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social
#LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social
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📢 Interested in a PhD in clinical trials methodology? The Trials Methodology Research Partnership are advertising projects for PhDs starting Oct 2026, in statistics, health economics, epidemiology, social science, and more, hosted at one of 12 UK partner institutions.
mrctmrpdtp.com/current-oppo...
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Current Opportunities
We have an iCASE studentship available to start for the 2025/2026 academic year, and applications to our fifth round of recruitment to our DTP to start in October 2026 are now also open. Please see…
mrctmrpdtp.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
📢 Interested in a PhD in clinical trials methodology? The Trials Methodology Research Partnership are advertising projects for PhDs starting Oct 2026, in statistics, health economics, epidemiology, social science, and more, hosted at one of 12 UK partner institutions.
mrctmrpdtp.com/current-oppo...
mrctmrpdtp.com/current-oppo...
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Recruitment has begun for a new National Statistician (£200k). Important role as the strategic head of the UK statistical system. There is less operational work as there is now a Perm Sec for ONS. So they are seeking an ‘internationally recognised leader in statistics’
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
UK Statistics Authority
Official statistics play a vital role in supporting society and the economy - informing government policymaking and evaluation, guiding economic and
www.saxbam.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Recruitment has begun for a new National Statistician (£200k). Important role as the strategic head of the UK statistical system. There is less operational work as there is now a Perm Sec for ONS. So they are seeking an ‘internationally recognised leader in statistics’
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
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📢 As one of the next round of TRMP PhD students (below) you could join me, Clare Robinson, @averoniki.bsky.social and @marionkcampbell.bsky.social to work on developing a typology of research outputs in trials methodology, based at @wiphcem.bsky.social. Details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📢 As one of the next round of TRMP PhD students (below) you could join me, Clare Robinson, @averoniki.bsky.social and @marionkcampbell.bsky.social to work on developing a typology of research outputs in trials methodology, based at @wiphcem.bsky.social. Details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
It’s the UN #WorldStatisticsDay today! Perfect time to celebrate all the awesome statisticians who ensure robust data, design and analysis 😊
October 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It’s the UN #WorldStatisticsDay today! Perfect time to celebrate all the awesome statisticians who ensure robust data, design and analysis 😊
One of the adaptive designs we are seeing more frequently is the Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomised Trial (or SMART trial) 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #126
#MethodologyMonday #126
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
One of the adaptive designs we are seeing more frequently is the Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomised Trial (or SMART trial) 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #126
#MethodologyMonday #126
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The 8th & final trial for CCR Down Under is ECMO Rehab
➡️100-patient RCT testing early mobilisation during ECMO to reduce 6-month disability
➡️Will mobilisation improve outcomes?
Join us in Melbourne, December 9/10
criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr...
➡️100-patient RCT testing early mobilisation during ECMO to reduce 6-month disability
➡️Will mobilisation improve outcomes?
Join us in Melbourne, December 9/10
criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr...
CCR Down Under 2025
Critical Care Reviews Meeting Down Under - The Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, December 9th - 10th, 2025
criticalcarereviews.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The 8th & final trial for CCR Down Under is ECMO Rehab
➡️100-patient RCT testing early mobilisation during ECMO to reduce 6-month disability
➡️Will mobilisation improve outcomes?
Join us in Melbourne, December 9/10
criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr...
➡️100-patient RCT testing early mobilisation during ECMO to reduce 6-month disability
➡️Will mobilisation improve outcomes?
Join us in Melbourne, December 9/10
criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr...
Reposted by Marion Campbell
A special issue from Critical Care Resuscitation Journal honouring the legacy of Rinaldo Bellomo
Grab a coffee, sit back, read and smile.
Such an incredible person.
An uplifting tribute.
Kudos to the authors for sharing their experiences
www.sciencedirect.com/journal/crit...
Grab a coffee, sit back, read and smile.
Such an incredible person.
An uplifting tribute.
Kudos to the authors for sharing their experiences
www.sciencedirect.com/journal/crit...
October 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A special issue from Critical Care Resuscitation Journal honouring the legacy of Rinaldo Bellomo
Grab a coffee, sit back, read and smile.
Such an incredible person.
An uplifting tribute.
Kudos to the authors for sharing their experiences
www.sciencedirect.com/journal/crit...
Grab a coffee, sit back, read and smile.
Such an incredible person.
An uplifting tribute.
Kudos to the authors for sharing their experiences
www.sciencedirect.com/journal/crit...
Lovely autumn colours on campus 🍂🍁 @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lovely autumn colours on campus 🍂🍁 @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
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I'm doing a webinar in two weeks (15 Oct 1-2pm BST), part of NIHR Research Support Service's Methods Academy series, on the age-old question: should I do a stepped wedge trial?
Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3
@nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3
@nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I'm doing a webinar in two weeks (15 Oct 1-2pm BST), part of NIHR Research Support Service's Methods Academy series, on the age-old question: should I do a stepped wedge trial?
Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3
@nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3
@nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
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Excellent three days in Bristol as part of the #BOASTiC (Bristol Oxford Aberdeen Surgical Trials Course). We've enjoyed the in-depth look at surgical trials with delegates designing their own studies by the end of the 3rd day! @marionkcampbell.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Excellent three days in Bristol as part of the #BOASTiC (Bristol Oxford Aberdeen Surgical Trials Course). We've enjoyed the in-depth look at surgical trials with delegates designing their own studies by the end of the 3rd day! @marionkcampbell.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social
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Great #MethodologyMonday post on assessing acceptability in a pilot trial. Highlights the MRC complex intervention framework that AIMS Periop has used in its frailty research.
One of the key things to address when undertaking a feasibility study ahead of a trial is the acceptability of different aspects of the proposed trial (intervention, trial processes, proposed outcomes etc) to all relevant parties 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #125
#MethodologyMonday #125
September 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Great #MethodologyMonday post on assessing acceptability in a pilot trial. Highlights the MRC complex intervention framework that AIMS Periop has used in its frailty research.
One of the key things to address when undertaking a feasibility study ahead of a trial is the acceptability of different aspects of the proposed trial (intervention, trial processes, proposed outcomes etc) to all relevant parties 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #125
#MethodologyMonday #125
September 22, 2025 at 6:10 AM
One of the key things to address when undertaking a feasibility study ahead of a trial is the acceptability of different aspects of the proposed trial (intervention, trial processes, proposed outcomes etc) to all relevant parties 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #125
#MethodologyMonday #125
Reposted by Marion Campbell
The use of Bayesian methods in the design of trials and the analysis of the findings provides several potential benefits, which may be particularly applicable in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery.
#ClinicalTrials #BayesianStatistics #RCTs #OrthoSky
@docfarrow.bsky.social
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#ClinicalTrials #BayesianStatistics #RCTs #OrthoSky
@docfarrow.bsky.social
ow.ly/xeXm50WRwZN
September 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The use of Bayesian methods in the design of trials and the analysis of the findings provides several potential benefits, which may be particularly applicable in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery.
#ClinicalTrials #BayesianStatistics #RCTs #OrthoSky
@docfarrow.bsky.social
ow.ly/xeXm50WRwZN
#ClinicalTrials #BayesianStatistics #RCTs #OrthoSky
@docfarrow.bsky.social
ow.ly/xeXm50WRwZN
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We're currently looking for a Trials Methodologist/Senior Trials Methodologist to join our team.
You can find out more about the role and how to apply here:
jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13...
#ResearchJobs #TrialsMethodology🧪
You can find out more about the role and how to apply here:
jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13...
#ResearchJobs #TrialsMethodology🧪
Trials Methodologist/ Senior Trials Methodologist (Statistics) in Sutton | The Institute of Cancer Research
View details and apply for this Trials Methodologist/ Senior Trials Methodologist (Statistics) vacancy in Sutton.
Salary : Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills an...
jobs.icr.ac.uk
September 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We're currently looking for a Trials Methodologist/Senior Trials Methodologist to join our team.
You can find out more about the role and how to apply here:
jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13...
#ResearchJobs #TrialsMethodology🧪
You can find out more about the role and how to apply here:
jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13...
#ResearchJobs #TrialsMethodology🧪
This👇 …. often unseen but crucial role
Statisticians are central to patient safety in clinical trials.
From designing stopping rules to monitoring adverse events, we ensure risks are detected early - protecting participants while maintaining trial integrity.
🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
#Statistics #UKCTUNetwork #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025
From designing stopping rules to monitoring adverse events, we ensure risks are detected early - protecting participants while maintaining trial integrity.
🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
#Statistics #UKCTUNetwork #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025
September 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This👇 …. often unseen but crucial role
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Monday wisdom
“You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page.”
― Jodi Picoult
#WritingSky #AcademicSky
― Jodi Picoult
#WritingSky #AcademicSky
September 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Monday wisdom