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Deborah Hall is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, with roles spanning Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses. She holds a first-class honors degree in Psychology from Brunel University and a PhD from Birmingham University (1996). Her research focuses on tinnitus, well-being, and positive education, with over 150 publications and a h-index of 50+. She has supervised 16 PhD students and pioneered auditory fMRI research funded by the MRC. Currently Global Head of Psychology, she leads international initiatives in cognitive neuroscience and translational research. Notable collaborations include work with Autifony Therapeutics and Neuromod Devices, advancing clinical trials for tinnitus treatment. Her work aligns with UN SDGs on health and well-being, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and patient-centered outcomes.
Education History:
- BSc Psychology (First Class), Brunel University (UK)
- PhD Psychology, University of Birmingham (1996)
Research Interests:
- Neuroscience of tinnitus
- Clinical interventions for hearing disorders
- Positive psychology in education
- Cross-cultural healthcare outcomes
- Translational research methodologies
Recent Articles Highlight:
- Core outcome measures for tinnitus trials
- Cultural pedagogy during Ramadan
- Neuromodulation for symptom reduction
Grants & Collaborations:
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
- Autifony Therapeutics (QUIET-1 trial)
- Neuromod Devices (FDA-approved Lenire device)
Labs/Teams: Global Psychology Department leadership, ESIT-SQ screening questionnaire development, and international tinnitus research networks.
