Stuart Johnson

Dr. Stuart Johnson is a Lecturer at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, and a Royal Society University Research Fellow (2011–present). His work focuses on auditory neuroscience, specifically the signaling mechanisms of cochlear hair cells and their role in sensory coding and synaptic transmission.

• Education: D.Phil. (University of Sussex, 1998–2003), BSc Hons Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology) (University of Leicester, 1995–1998)
• Research: Investigates how inner hair cells encode sound, mechanisms of hearing loss, and stem cell applications for restoring auditory function in collaboration with Prof. Marcelo Rivolta
• Scientific Awards: Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2011)
• Grants: Supported by The Royal Society and Action on Hearing Loss
• Teaching: Undergraduate and postgraduate modules on neural circuits, sensory neuroscience, and practical research methods

His recent publications analyze Ca²⁺ dynamics in hair cells, age-related cochlear degeneration, and gene therapy for deafness models. Collaborations include institutions in the USA and UK. Johnson’s research integrates electrophysiology, cell imaging, and molecular biology to address fundamental questions in auditory neuroscience and potential clinical applications for hearing restoration.