BEAM Lab

Welcome

by Jason Seddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorised

Welcome to the Body, Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab. The BEAM lab is jointly run by Professors Ellen Poliakoff and Emma Gowen, based in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. We research how our brains use sensory information such as vision and touch to create...

Publications

by mqbsseg6 | Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorised

For full publication lists click on Professor Emma Gowen or Professor Ellen Poliakoff. Related...

People

by mqbsseg6 | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorised

Current BEAM Lab membersOun Alshahrani (PhD student)Leneh Buckle (PhD student)Samantha Dodds (PhD student)Courtney Nabb (PhD student)Neia Ntounia (PhD student) Previous BEAM Lab membersDr Rochelle AckerleyDr Ying Bai Dr Briony BanksDr Judith BekDr Elizabeth Bolton...

Participate in our research

by mqbsseg6 | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised

If you would like to participate in our research please see the current studies listed here.Alternatively, if you would like to be considered in future research studies please contact Ellen (ellen.polikoff@manchester.ac.uk) or Emma (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk). ...

Work with us

by mqbsseg6 | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorised

Please contact Emma (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk) or Ellen (ellen.poliakoff@manchester.ac.uk) if you are interested in working with us.PhD opportunities are posted on www.findaphd.com Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The...

December 2025: Congratulations Charlotte

by mqbsseg6 | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorised

Congratulations to Charlotte who passed her PhD viva. Well done from the BEAM lab! Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13 9PLUK Connect With...

by mqbsseg6 | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorised

Congratulations to Hayley who completed her PhD. Well done from the BEAM lab! Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13 9PLUK Connect With...

June 2025: Professor Ellen’s inaugural lecture

by mqbsseg6 | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorised

Professor Ellen gave her inaugural lecture to a packed audience of family, friends and colleagues. Ellen time travelled through her early days of ethical Gerbil experiments, encapsulating her love of creative experiments and through to public involvement and the...

June 2025: University of Manchester Open research conference

by mqbsseg6 | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorised

BEAM lab members enjoyed 2 days at the Open Research conference held at The University of Manchester. Ellen presented her findings from her Open Research Fellowship, describing the views and experiences of public contributors on Open Research. Masters student, Sam...

May 2025: RIO in Brussels

by mqbsseg6 | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorised

Members of the BEAM lab attended the annual RIO (Research in Imagery and Observation) conference held in Brussels. Charlotte and Sam were busy presenting both posters and talks, Emma gave a talk and Ellen enjoyed soaking up the knowledge and atmosphere. Related...

April 2025: Work experience in the BEAM lab

by mqbsseg6 | Apr 18, 2025 | Uncategorised

Sigrid Vermeulen a 17-year-old high school student from the Netherlands describes her week’s experience with BEAM lab’s Ellen Poliakoff. On Tuesday, Louie and Sophie showed me around the BEAM lab. This was great as I learned how psychologists do research, what...

Music for Parkinson’s

by mqbsseg6 | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorised

Music for Parkinson’sThe Music for Parkinson’s concert held at the RNCM showcased a collaboration between individuals with Parkinson's, composers, musicians and researchers to highlight the influence of music in movement and well-being. Michelle Philips from RNCM and...