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Jodie Mills is a Researcher at the School of Health Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, pursuing a PhD on the use of Voice Activated Technology to support speech maintenance in People with Parkinson's. Her academic background includes a Master's in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Queen's University Belfast, 2023) and a Bachelor's in BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy (2022).
Her research focuses on assistive technologies like smart speakers and Virtual Reality in healthcare contexts, particularly addressing speech disorders in Parkinson's Disease and Autism. She actively contributes to clinical guidelines through roles at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Parkinson's UK.
Key achievements include winning the Best Poster award at the Ulster University PhD Festival (2025) and presenting at multiple conferences on topics like VR in autism therapy and smart speaker applications in speech therapy.
Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health, emphasizing innovation in speech and language therapy practices.
