Lisa Goodrich

Lisa Goodrich, Ph.D., is a Professor and Vice Chair of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on understanding the assembly and function of auditory circuits, including how neural circuits in the ear and brainstem develop, mature, and respond to stressors. She leads the Goodrich Lab, which employs mouse genetics, single-cell sequencing, and advanced imaging techniques to study auditory system development and maintenance.

Key areas of research include the molecular and genetic basis of spiral ganglion neuron diversity, synaptic plasticity in the auditory system, and the role of glial cells in cochlear wiring. The lab has received significant grants, including an RO1 grant and a Brain Initiative Grant, and has contributed to breakthroughs in understanding auditory feedback systems and hearing loss mechanisms.

Notable achievements include publishing over 60 peer-reviewed articles, mentoring numerous students and postdocs (e.g., HHMI Hannah Gray Fellow Gabe Romero), and advancing translational research through collaborations with institutions like the Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and has trained scientists across diverse career paths.

• Awards: HHMI Fellowship, Fix Postdoctoral Fellowship, NSF GRFP grant, Brain Initiative Grant
• Grants: RO1, Brain Initiative, R21, and internal funding awards
• Labs/Teams: Goodrich Lab focuses on auditory neuroscience, with sub-teams studying glial biology, synaptic development, and translational therapies for hearing loss.