Suhrud M Rajguru

Suhrud M Rajguru is a Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Miami, holding dual appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. His research focuses on neuroprotection strategies for auditory and vestibular systems, particularly targeting noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and cochlear injury.

• Assistant Vice Provost for Research Workforce Development
• Director of the University of Miami CTSI Workforce Development

Research Interests encompass therapeutic hypothermia, apoptosis inhibition, and biomedical device development for inner ear protection. His work bridges computational modeling, molecular biology, and clinical translation to address NIHL mechanisms and interventions.

• Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia (MTH) for cochlear and vestibular protection
• Transcriptomic analysis of hypothermia-induced neuroprotection
• Vestibular system damage in occupational noise-exposed populations
• Novel medical devices (e.g., transcanal catheter, cooling neck collar)
• Link between NIHL and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's

Article Trends highlight MTH as a central theme, with applications in cochlear injury, vestibular system protection, and pharmacological strategies like pan-caspase inhibition. Studies range from rodent models to human clinical trials, emphasizing translational research.

Grants & Research include work supported by the University of Miami CTSI and collaborative efforts with institutions like the Miller School of Medicine. His lab investigates biomarkers for NIHL and develops non-invasive otoprotective therapies.