Helen Whiston

Helen Whiston serves as a Senior Research Audiologist at the University of Manchester within the Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience and the Manchester Centre of Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD). She has held this research position since January 2016 and works within the Hearing Health Theme of the Biomedical Research Centre.

Her research expertise spans multiple areas including hearing aid technology, auditory assessment methods, and patient communication in audiological contexts. With a background as a qualified NHS Audiologist for 14 years prior to her research career, she brings substantial clinical experience to her research work.

Whiston's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on real-world applications of hearing technology, particularly examining how advanced noise reduction algorithms and hearing aid placements affect user experience. Her work frequently employs Ecological Momentary Assessment methods to capture authentic user experiences in daily listening environments rather than controlled laboratory settings.

As a researcher on the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness project, she collaborates with numerous investigators across multiple institutions. Her research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being through improved hearing healthcare solutions.

Whiston holds a Master in Science in Technical Audiology from University College London, awarded November 1, 2001, which provides the foundation for her specialized research in hearing technologies and assessment methodologies.