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James Dias is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Medicine's Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. His research focuses on multisensory processing, aging, and speech communication, particularly how older adults compensate for sensory deficits through cross-modal integration. He employs behavioral assessments and neuroimaging to study mechanisms underlying auditory and visual speech perception, emphasizing age-related changes in neural processing.
Education: PhD in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2016).
Key Research Interests:
- Neural basis of audiovisual speech perception across the lifespan
- Age-related changes in sensory processing and multisensory integration
- Neuroplasticity and compensation mechanisms in aging
- Impact of noise exposure on auditory nerve function
Recent Work Trends:
Recent articles explore auditory nerve dysfunction in aging populations, cross-modal plasticity, and the role of neural synchrony in speech comprehension. Notable themes include the compensatory role of audiovisual integration in mitigating age-related hearing decline and the application of neuroimaging to map functional brain changes.
Grants & Collaborations: Leadership in studies like the Neural Determinants of Age-Related Change in Auditory-Visual Speech Processing, collaborating with institutions like MUSC and co-authors such as Karen C. Harris and Christopher M. McClaskey.
Labs/Teams: Active in MUSC's Department of Otolaryngology labs, focusing on multisensory neuroscience and aging research.
