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Prof Kate Watkins

The Brain, Speech, & Language Group

We are interested in the neural basis of speech and language.  We use brain imaging and brain stimulation to study speech perception and production and to explore differences in the structure and function of the brain associated with differences in the way speech and language develops for example in stammering and in developmental language disorder.

Interested in working with us?

We currently have no vacancies in the lab.

Interested in studying with us?

Prospective graduate students should contact Prof Kate Watkins by email at kate.watkins@psy.ox.ac.uk 

Further information about applications for graduate studies can be found on the department and university webpages.

 

Our team

Recent publications

Brain essay competition winner on artificial general intelligence.

Journal article

Husain M., (2026), Brain, 149

Understanding human metacontrol and its pathologies using deep neural networks.

Journal article

Sandbrink KJ. et al, (2026), Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 123

Multi-modal Monte Carlo MRI simulator of tissue microstructure

Journal article

Cottaar M. et al, (2026), Imaging Neuroscience

Macrostructural, microstructural, and cellular effects of neuroinflammation on the mouse brain.

Journal article

Patel Y. et al, (2026), Brain Behav Immun Health, 52