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Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His clinical expertise spans ear and skull base surgery, cochlear implantation, and age-related hearing and balance disorders.
- Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (with distinction in Otology Research)
- Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (Otolaryngology)
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School (Otology & Neurotology)
Dr. Staecker's research focuses on inner ear drug delivery and human inner ear gene therapy, including leading the first clinical trial in this field. He is currently principal investigator for multiple clinical trials addressing hearing loss and tinnitus.
His work intersects with biomedical engineering, neurotology, and translational medicine, emphasizing innovative treatments for auditory and balance disorders.
- Scientific Affiliations: Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum, Triological Society (Fellow), American Otological Society
As an endowed professor and clinician-scientist, he combines clinical practice with groundbreaking research in auditory neuroscience and therapeutic interventions.
