University College London
During her BA in French with Linguistics, Emma became increasingly interested in the science behind speech – understanding how the brain and ear interact to create meaning from sound.
This curiosity led her to pursue an MSc in the Neuroscience of Language, where she focused on auditory neuroscience. She is currently undertaking an RNID-funded PhD studentship.
Developing new hearing tests to improve hearing aid fitting
Read about Emma’s research projectEmma’s approaches to hearing research
Changing the world by thinking, questioning and contributing new knowledge, even in small ways, gives me a deep sense of purpose. Today, we’re surrounded by increasingly loud environments, from construction and public transport to headphones pressed against our ears. However, we still don’t fully understand how to help those with tinnitus or hearing loss. What motivates me most is the opportunity to be part of changing that to help move the field forward, improve treatments and ultimately make life better for those affected. There is so much still to discover and I want to be part of finding the answers.
I hope my research will help provide answers to some of the key challenges in hearing assessment. My goal is to contribute to the development of a faster, more informative, and more objective hearing test that can improve both diagnosis and understanding of hearing loss. Ultimately, I’d love my work to form part of the foundation for future clinical tools that make hearing assessments more efficient and accessible for everyone.
The RNID studentship will give me the opportunity to learn from and engage with leading researchers in the field. It provides the support and resources to focus fully on conducting meaningful research. Having this backing allows me to dedicate my time and energy to developing my skills and conducting meaningful research that can make a real difference in understanding and improving hearing health.