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Associate Professor Sonja Pyott is affiliated with the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and the University of Groningen. Her roles include coordinating Life Sciences at the Pre-University College and co-coordinating the Semester 1.1 Bachelor Medicine Groningen G2020 program. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Stanford University and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Penn State University.
Her research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of inner ear function, investigating hearing and balance disorders. This work integrates physiological, imaging, and genomic techniques across animal models and human studies. Key research areas include peripheral auditory system dynamics, hidden hearing loss, tinnitus, and age-related cochlear dysfunction. Pyott leads the Pyott Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to bridge fundamental biology and clinical applications for inner ear disorder treatments.
She has secured over €5.8 million in grants and scholarships. Professional roles include Editorial Board membership for Hearing Research, coordinating the TIN-ACT EU project, and serving on the UMCG Genetics Lifelines Initiative. Her teaching contributions span courses in neuroscience, scientific integrity, and biomedical education.
- Research Highlights: Focus on cochlear ribbon synapses, stria vascularis function, and translational strategies for hearing restoration.
- Grants: Total funding exceeds €5.8 million (details in CV).
- Public Engagement: Active in science communication, including media appearances discussing naked mole-rat hearing adaptations and public lectures on sensory biology.
