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Alasdair MacSween is a **Principal Lecturer (Research and Innovation)** in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Teesside University, serving as Chair of the Teesside University Research Ethics and Integrity Committee (UREIC). He previously held roles such as External Member of the University of Salford Academic Ethics Committee (2018–2021) and chaired Research Ethics Committees for NRES and HRA. His career spans academic and clinical roles in physiotherapy, including positions at Glasgow Caledonian University, Queen Margaret University, and Robert Gordon University.
- Education:
- PhD: 'Efficacy of Hydrotherapy and Land-Based Aerobic Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis' (Glasgow Caledonian University, 2003).
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (First Class, Glasgow Caledonian University, 1997).
Research Interests: Focuses on persistent pain management, virtual reality in rehabilitation, rheumatic disease interventions, exercise physiology, acupuncture, and research ethics. Key areas include phantom limb pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and ethical standards in sports/exercise science.
Grants & Projects:
- Lead in the 'STOP' project (2021–2026) investigating phantom limb pain treatments.
- Successfully secured funding for trials on acupuncture (South Tees NHS Trust), Senstrain device efficacy (2PD Ltd.), and the 'Pain Garden' educational tool (ARUK grant).
Advising & Training: Supervised 5 PhD completions, including studies on virtual rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis, low back pain interventions, and exergaming for postural stability.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects like the PHANTOM RELIEF trial and exergaming applications in chronic pain management.
