The SomAffect group’s research interests span across the whole somatosensory range, and also includes cross-modal interactions with the chemical senses. Our interdisciplinary studies focus on the neural mechanisms as well as the affective and cognitive consequences of painful and pleasant cutaneous sensations, in both healthy and clinical populations.
BEING IN TOUCH: COMMUNICATING THROUGH TOUCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY A ONE DAY CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY 9th JULY 2022 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.AT KING’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY Organised by Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre This one-day conference Read more…
Are you the parent or guardian of an autistic child? Are you aged 18+? Is your child aged 11-16? If you answered YES to all of the above… WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND YOUR CHILD! Why? Read more…
Somaffect’s Francis McGlone joins the conversation to discuss David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian the winners of 2021 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Link to article here
Francis McGlone and Susannah Walker join the conversation on the day that UK guidelines ease to allow cautious hugging. Link to article here
On May 17th, lockdown restrictions have eased to allow “cautious” hugging in England and Scotland. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels explores the surprising science behind physical affection with Susannah Walker. Link to Read more…
Susannah Walker discusses social touch and hugs on the BBC World Service. (From 16 minutes 30) Link to episode here