Derek Hoare

Biography

Derek is a Senior Research Fellow managing a programme of translational research on tinnitus etiology and management. Derek trained as a nurse at the University of Brighton before moving to The University of Manchester where he completed a BSc (Hons) Neuroscience, a Master of Research in Biological Sciences, and finally a PhD in sensory Neuroscience. His PhD sought to understand how olfactory sensory information is processed at the level of the single olfactory nerve cells and simple neural systems in an insect model, using a combination of genetic, electrophysiology, and behavioural techniques. This work lead to a particular interest in understanding the abnormal perception of 'phantom' sensations such as tinnitus , and how such sensations might be modulated by experience. As well as being an active researcher Derek is currently vice-chair of the British Tinnitus Associations Professional Advisory Committee and acts as a media spokesperson on behalf of the charity.

Research Interest

Designing and conducting independent clinical trials to test NHS and commercial approaches to tinnitus management.