Primary Research Focus
Hearing Loss induced Cognitive Behavioral ImpairmentsThis research project focuses on the influence of hearing loss on brain regions downstream of the primary auditory centers (e.g., striatum) that are involved in cognitive processing and decision making.
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Protecting the Developing Auditory and Visual System from NICU ExposureThis research project focuses on developing preventative measure and treatments for the consequences of early exposure to neo natal intensive care unit light and noise exposure in an animal model of NICU-exposure.
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Gene therapy based treatments for peripheral ear disordersThese research projects focus on improving surgical outcomes and developing pharmacological and gene-therapy based treatments aimed at peripheral sensory organs and central brain circuits associated with cochlear and vestibular dysfunction.
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