Mikey Jose

Mikey Jose serves as a Sessional Instructor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. He teaches PSYC 101/102 at both UBC and Corpus Christi College, having begun his teaching career in 2022.

Jose uniquely bridges art and science in exploring music's therapeutic potential in medical contexts. As a PhD Candidate in Neuroscience, his research focuses on how music-based therapy approaches affect brain health outcomes in people with Parkinson's Disease. His interdisciplinary work demonstrates how artistic expression can validate scientific principles while addressing health outcomes. His research interests span neuroscience, clinical psychology, music therapy, and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular attention to how music can uplift underrepresented voices and facilitate improved health outcomes.

His 2024 publication on functional hearing impairment in Parkinson's disease represents his innovative approach to understanding neurological conditions through sensory processing. This work aligns with his broader research trajectory examining the intersection of auditory function and neurodegenerative processes.

• Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Trainee Award (2024)
• Communication Science Conference Canada Trainee Award (2023)
• George Wayne King Sr. and Beverley King-Dorsey Scholarship in Neuroscience (2022)

Beyond his academic pursuits, Jose is the Co-Founder of the UBC Brain and Music group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscience and musical applications. He actively shares his research internationally as a TEDx speaker and invited panelist. His dual career as a musical artist with over 6 million streams across 175+ countries exemplifies his commitment to integrating artistic expression with scientific inquiry.