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Helen Shoemark is a Professor and Director of Music Therapy at the Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University. She is also a Senior Fellow in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne and a Visiting Fellow at Monash Healthcare, Melbourne. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in music therapy for neonatal and pediatric populations.
Education:
- PhD, University of Melbourne, Australia
- MMEd, University of Kansas
- BM, University of Melbourne, Australia
Research Interests:
Helen focuses on the role of music therapy in fostering maternal-infant bonding, neurodevelopmental support for medically fragile infants, and the integration of maternal voice in NICU settings. Her work also explores pandemic-era adaptations in music therapy delivery, such as telehealth and virtual team dynamics.
Recent Publications (Trends):
Her research emphasizes family-centered music therapy, auditory interventions in NICU, and neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants. Notable sub-themes include pandemic resilience, cultural influences on therapy, and the feasibility of music-based protocols.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
- Visiting Fellow, Monash Healthcare, Melbourne
Leadership & Collaborations:
She co-leads cross-institutional projects with collaborators like Dr. Anthony Meadows (Shenandoah University) and Prof. Wendy Magee (Temple University). Helen founded the international Music and the Neuro-Developmentally At-Risk Infant (MANDARI) group and co-led the Applied Music and Neuroscience in Paediatrics Group.
