I direct a programme of research studying how music engagement, such as music listening or singing, can impact health and wellbeing. I’m particularly interested in inclusive research design that helps to change the way that we think about health and disability.

I lead EMERALD-Lewy which is aimed at improving the diagnosis, management and lived experience of Lewy Body Dementia, the second most common form of dementia. I’m also a trained Indian classical and Bollywood dancer. While my research looks into the intersection of sensory perception and cognition in different brain related conditions like tinnitus (the continuous ringing in the ears) and dementia, I practice communicating neuroscience topics through performing arts-based workshops with the aim to promote brain health literacy.

I am a psychology researcher interested in neurodiversity, agency, and creative health. I am particularly interested in exploring how agency and identity impact emotional wellbeing and in the role of creative health applications in supporting these processes. I’m committed to participatory approaches that centre lived experience and inclusive practices in psychology research and practice. I have previously worked as a Research Assistant in the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, also completed an MSc in Applied Psychology in Trinity College Dublin. 

My research investigates the relationships between autism traits, music behaviour, and transdiagnostic mental health outcomes. I received a BA in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin in 2024 and a MSc in Behavioural Neuroscience from University College Dublin in 2025. Now I have a PhD Scholarship in to investigate age differences in neural activity associated with theory of mind during social interactions, from Trinity in Collaboration with UCD.

Sian is a final-year psychology student with broad interests in psychology, neuroscience, and music. They are especially curious about how different musicgenres can shape an individual’s mood and creativity. She enjoys learning about how these areas connect and is thrilled to be part of the Music Cognition Lab.

I completed my MSc in Applied Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. During my time there, I researched neurodivergence, musicality, and wellbeing for her thesis. 

Before becoming a Psychology Undergraduate at Trinity College Dublin, Rukhsana, spent over 15 years teaching yoga to a diverse range of people.  This experience underpins her dedication to a holistic view of health and well-being.  Her research areas of interest include identity, efficacy, agency and neurodiversity, with a particular focus on how music and the creative arts can provide meaningful psychological and functional support for individuals.