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!
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Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss and Health Inequality
01/04/2025 → 31/03/2027
Research
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Improving brain health after chemotheraphy with prehabilitation
02/01/2025 → 30/06/2027
Research
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Brain stimulation for hearing aid efficacy in age-related hearing loss
01/10/2024 → 30/09/2027
Research
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Germany-UK The impact of age-related hearing loss on the brain: Time to listen
01/08/2022 → 31/07/2026
Research
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Comparing the musculoskeletal stress effects on surgeons of performing Laparoscopic vs. Robot assisted Laparoscopic procedures
01/01/2020 → 30/09/2021
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Auditory Hallucinations and Speech in Noise Perception - Brandon O'Hanlon
15/07/2019 → 14/09/2019
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Sensory consequences of ageing on the neurobiology of speech perception
01/05/2019 → 12/09/2024
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Training the motor cortex during limb immobilization
02/01/2018 → 26/04/2021
Research
Auditory Science Meeting
Participation in conference - Public
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
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
Pilling St John's Primary School
School Engagement
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
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)
Vice Chair of the British Society of Audiology
Election to learned society
Highly Commended - Lancaster University Staff Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research Culture
Prize (including medals and awards)
BrainBox Initiative Research Challenge Prize
Prize (including medals and awards)
Developmental Psychology, Neuroscience and Neurocognition
Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience and Neurocognition
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience and Neurocognition