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Helen Phelan is Professor of Arts Practice and Director of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. She leads the Health Research Institute PART-IM cluster and co-directs the Participatory Health Research Unit, a WHO collaborating center. Her work bridges artistic methods with academic research, focusing on music's role in migration health and social inclusion.
- Primary Affiliation: Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick
- Leadership Roles: Director of Irish World Academy, Chair of IMBAS, Co-Director of WHO Participatory Health Research Unit
Research Themes: Combines arts-based research with health studies, particularly examining music's impact on migrant communities and ritual practices. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Scientific Contributions: Notable for founding the UL Singing and Social Inclusion research group and co-founding the medieval vocal ensemble Cantoral. Her recent focus on music, wellbeing, and data literacy reflects cutting-edge intersections between arts and public health.
Honors: Multi-award winning Irish Research Council recipient, including the COALESCE award for 'The Arts, Data Literacy and Diversity'. Recognized globally for advancing arts practice research.
