Professor Sophie Scott FBA

Neurobiology of the human voice, including perception, production, as well as emotional expressions such as laughter

Elected 2016

Fellow type
UK Fellow
Year elected
2016
Sections
Psychology

She was awarded a CBE in 2020.

10-Minute Talks: Why laughter matters

14 Oct 2020 Professor Sophie Scott FBA

Cognitive neuroscientist Professor Sophie Scott FBA introduces her pioneering research into laughter.

Current post

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London

The British Academy 10-Minute Talks: Why laughter matters

14 Oct 2020 The British Academy on YouTube

In this 10-Minute Talk, cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott introduces her pioneering research into laughter.

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