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’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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Levi presented his Masters project at the annual poster session event. His project involved developing and piloting some new proprioception equipment which we hope to use with autistic people. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us...

This year the RIO conference was held at Liverpool Hope University and the BEAM lab was well represented with 7 lab members presenting. Ellen gave the keynote talk "Imagery in action in people with Parkinson’s disease", while Sam Dodds, Ying Bai and Charlotte Growcott...

Marginalisation multiplied: Improving autistic health inequalities with collaborative interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer through Autism@Manchester Emma and Ellen have been awarded funding from The University of Manchester to carry out a project...

Emma and Ellen have been awarded funding from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to carry out a study to show the need for providing routine sensory motor assessment and support for autistic adults. Starting in April 2024, the two year study will also...