Primary Research Focus
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Hearing Loss induced Cognitive Behavioral Impairments

This 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. 

Protecting the Developing Auditory and Visual System from NICU Exposure

This 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.

Gene therapy based treatments for peripheral ear disorders

These 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.  

Neuroscience Techniques

Anatomy

Physiology

Behavior

Optogenetics

Chemogenetics

"Gene Therapy"