Jonathan W Pool

Dr. Jonathan W Pool is a Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, Anglia Ruskin University, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. His work focuses on music therapy for neurological populations, including disorders of consciousness and neurorehabilitation.

• Education:
  • PhD (2013) in Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin University
  • MA in Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin University
  • BA (Hons) in Creative Music and Technology, Brunel University
  • HND in Physics, University of Portsmouth

Jonathan's research spans music therapy, neurorehabilitation, and disorders of consciousness. He employs mixed methods and small-sample research to evaluate music's impact on cognitive, emotional, and health outcomes. His work includes developing the MuSICCA assessment tool and interdisciplinary interventions for brain injury survivors.

His recent publications emphasize systematic reviews for dementia populations, validation of clinical tools for disorders of consciousness, and interdisciplinary approaches in neurorehabilitation. Key themes include sensory stimulation, evidence-based practice, and collaborative research.

• Research Leadership:
  • Chief Investigator for grants from Private Physiotherapy Educational Foundation, The Music Therapy Charity, and Hospital Saturday Fund
  • External advisor for University of Western Australia
  • 1st supervisor for Anglia Ruskin University projects

He is actively involved in the British Association of Music Therapists, Health and Care Professions Council, and Society of Research in Rehabilitation. His media engagements include radio discussions on music therapy's neurological applications.