Yehoash Raphael

Yehoash Raphael is the R. Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on regenerative approaches to repair damaged ears, including stem cell transplantation, induced transformation of non-sensory cells into sensory hair cells, and bioengineering strategies to enhance nerve regeneration and cochlear implant performance. He is affiliated with the Randall Lab and Homer A. Neal Lab at the University of Michigan, located at 450 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI.

His work bridges biology and bioengineering to address hearing loss, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions. Notably, he delivered a lecture titled Maintenance and Repair of Damaged Ears: Challenges for the Biologist and Bioengineer in 2010, highlighting his expertise in auditory physiology and therapeutic innovations.