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Dr. Chizuko Tamaki is a Professor in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences at Gallaudet University, where she directs the AuD Program. She holds dual doctorates (AuD and PhD) from Gallaudet, specializing in clinical audiology and vestibular research. Her work focuses on vestibular dysfunction in deaf populations, spatial cognition, and interprofessional healthcare.
Education: AuD (2004) and PhD (2006) in Audiology at Gallaudet University. She has led the AuD Program since 2013 and serves on national boards like the American Academy of Audiology. Her lab explores vestibular assessment techniques and balance rehabilitation.
Research interests include vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), spatial navigation in deaf individuals, and fall prevention strategies. She investigates how deafness and ASL fluency influence cognitive and sensory processing. Dr. Tamaki has secured NIH funding for projects like 'Vestibular Function in Diverse Deaf Individuals' and 'Fall Risks in Older ASL Users.'
Teaching: Courses include vestibular studies, clinical supervision, and audiology practicum. She advises doctoral students (e.g., 13 in 2023) and mentors through research projects and internships. Awards include the 2021 AAA Board election and CAPCSD Leadership Academy recognition.
Labs/Teams: Director of Gallaudet’s Vestibular and Balance Lab, collaborating with neurology and engineering teams. She develops culturally accessible balance assessment tools for deaf patients.
