
Welcome
Welcome to the Body, Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab.The BEAM lab is jointly run by Drs 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 action and...

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

People
Current BEAM Lab members Ying Bai (PhD student) Dr Judith Bek ((Post Doctorate Research Associate) Leneh Buckle (PhD student) Martin Casussus (PhD student) Benjamin Hamblin-Pyke (PhD student) Elizabeth Le Luan (PhD student) Ketan Parmar (Optometrist and PhD student)...

Participate in our research
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
Please click on the following links to find out about job and PhD opportunities in the BEAM lab Work with Dr Emma Gowen and Dr Ellen Poliakoff Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13...

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
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
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
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
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
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...

December 2024: BEAM Christmas gathering
It's been a busy few months and we left it a bit late to book a Christmas lunch this year. However, a few of us managed to get together for a drink, cake and a fun chat. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of...

December 2024: Ying celebrates her PhD graduation
Ellen and Emma joined Ying to celebrate her PhD graduation. The weather was perfect and the Old Quad felt cosy and Christmassy with the lighting. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford...

July 2024: Ying passes PhD viva
Well done to Ying who passed her viva with minor corrections. Lucky for the BEAM lab, Ying will be staying with us as a Research Associate! Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13...

July 2024: Millie is awarded her PhD
Well done to Millie who attended the graduation ceremony for her PhD. Millie's PhD was on Motor Imagery in people with Parkinson's. We wish Millie best of luck in her future career. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The...
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