معرفی
Dr. Barbra Timmer is a Senior Lecturer in Audiology (Teaching & Research) at the University of Queensland and a Senior Scientist at Sonova AG. She holds dual roles bridging academia and industry, focusing on audiological outcomes for adults with hearing impairment. Her work emphasizes real-world challenges, teleaudiology, and stigma management in hearing care. She completed an MBA and PhD in Audiology, aiming to strengthen research-practice integration.
Education:
- PhD in Audiology, The University of Queensland (2017)
- MBA, University of Western Sydney
- Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
Research Interests:
Dr. Timmer investigates real-world hearing challenges, teleaudiology implementation, and interventions for tinnitus and presbyvertigo. She developed ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methodologies to study hearing experiences and advocates for family-centered care in audiology. Her work emphasizes stigma reduction and improving accessibility for diverse populations.
Grants & Funding:
- Empowering adults with hearing loss via teleaudiology (NHMRC, 2023-2025)
- Psychosocial well-being in hearing loss (NHMRC, 2023-2026)
- Sonova-UQ Hearing and Balance Research Centre (2018-2025)
Labs & Teams:
She leads projects at the University of Queensland Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR) and collaborates with Sonova AG. Her work includes developing national teleaudiology standards and co-designing patient-centered apps for hearing management.
