Finnerty R., Trainor L. (2025) Group music therapy for the proactive management of stress and anxiety. PLOS Ment Health 2(8): e0000312. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000312

Zhang K., Tabuchi R.A., Zhang K., Finnerty R. (2025) The impact of music on stress and anxiety in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review Psychology of Music, 53(1) .https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356231225670

Cai R., Zakaryan, G., Zhang K., & Finnerty R. (2023). Connecting through music: A systematic review of the use of music to reduce loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Music and Medicine, 15(3), 171–182. https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v15i3.916

Finnerty R., McWeeny S., & Trainor L.J. (2023), Online Group Music Therapy: Proactive Management of Undergraduate Students’ Stress and Anxiety. Frontiers in Psychiatry.

Finnerty R., Tabuchi R.A., Zhang K., Zhang K. (2022). The impact of music on burnout in nurses: a systematic review American Journal of Health Promotion doi: 10.1177/08901171221105862

Finnerty R., Marshall S. A., Imbault, C., & Trainor L. J. (2021). Extra-Curricular Activities and Well-Being: Results From a Survey of Undergraduate University Students During COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.647402

Wong M. M., Tahir T., Wong M. M., Baron A., & Finnerty R. (2021). Biomarkers of Stress in Music Interventions: A Systematic Review. Journal of Music Therapy.  https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thab003

Collaborating with McMaster and Brock Universities to continue Music Therapy for Proactive Wellness Study, currently writing manuscript presenting new data collected from Teacher Training students at Brock University.

Developing an online and Virtual Reality Music Therapy platform www.resoniahealth.com

Continuing to teach and further develop the course Intro to Music Therapy that I brought to McMaster University in 2010, it is currently the largest enrolled class (over 5,000 students/academic year).

Working with a publisher and editor, writing a book that will serve for both the Introduction to Music Therapy Course and the general public.

Supporting Music and Mental Health initiatives such as Affirmation Anthems and the Awesome Music Project.

Supporting Music and Health research, such as LIVElab, McMaster University

Providing mentorship for students interested in music and health research, through the Music Therapy Academy.

Attending conferences/events to promote music/ music therapy research and mental health

•    2025 Finnerty R. Music is NeuroDiverse, Webinar. Virtual Learning Studio, Music Care by Room 217

•    2024 Finnerty R. The Teenage Brain on Music, Webinar. Virtual Learning Studio, Music Care by Room 217