Dr Helen Nuttall
Senior LecturerResearch Overview
I am a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University UK, where I lead the Neuroscience of Speech and Action (NoSA) Lab. NoSA Lab investigate research questions surrounding how hearing and speech, action, and cognition are represented in the brain; how these functions work in health and disease; and how they are affected by the ageing process. To answer these questions, we use a variety of methods, including brain imaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, and behavioural techniques.
I am also Research Group Lead for Neuroscience and Neurocognition in the Department of Psychology, and Co-director of the cross-Faculty Neuroscience Research At Lancaster (NeuRAL) Network.
As well as doing the science, I also love communicating it and ensuring it reaches those who can benefit from it. I am a Seed Talks speaker, a TEDx talker, and a regular radio and podcast guest. Alongside Dr Kate Slade, I co-host a podcast called ‘Drs Confess’ about the secret diary of academic life (expect snippets of science, reflections on research culture, and lots of humour!).
I am open to PhD students looking for postdoctoral fellowship opportunities, collaboration with businesses or charities, or science communication events. Please just email me to get in touch!
Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss and Health Inequality
01/04/2025 → 31/03/2027
Research
Improving brain health after chemotheraphy with prehabilitation
02/01/2025 → 30/06/2027
Research
Brain stimulation for hearing aid efficacy in age-related hearing loss
01/10/2024 → 30/09/2027
Research
Germany-UK The impact of age-related hearing loss on the brain: Time to listen
01/08/2022 → 31/03/2026
Research
Comparing the musculoskeletal stress effects on surgeons of performing Laparoscopic vs. Robot assisted Laparoscopic procedures
01/01/2020 → 30/09/2021
Research
Auditory Hallucinations and Speech in Noise Perception - Brandon O'Hanlon
15/07/2019 → 14/09/2019
Research
Sensory consequences of ageing on the neurobiology of speech perception
01/05/2019 → 12/09/2024
Research
Training the motor cortex during limb immobilization
02/01/2018 → 26/04/2021
Research
British Society of Audiology (External organisation)
Membership of committee
Neuromodulation to support the neural basis of speech perception in older adults
Invited talk
Drs Confess: Leadership Confessions with Prof. Kevin Munro (podcast)
Other
Talk on the Neuroscience of Music
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Talk on the Neuroscience of Music
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Talk on the Neuroscience of Dreams
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Talk on the Neuroscience of Music
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Talk on the Neuroscience of Music
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Talk on the Neuroscience of Music
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Pilling St John's Primary School
School Engagement
Invited panellist discussing research leadership and science communication at Early Career Researcher Event
Invited talk
Impact of platinum-based chemotherapy on hearing and cognitive function
Invited talk
Sound Minds: Ageing, Hearing, and Brain Health
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
Lancaster Chemistry Academia-Industry Symposium
Symposium
Drs Confess: The Secret Diary of Academic Life [Podcast]
Other
BrainBox Initiative Research Challenge Prize
Prize (including medals and awards)
Women in Neuroscience Mentorship Award
National/international honour
Research Sandpit Winner, SILASC conference: 'Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss and Health Inequality'
Prize (including medals and awards)
Experimental Medicine
- Neuroscience and Neurocognition