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Dr. Traci Flynn is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle. With clinical experience across USA, UK, and New Zealand, and industrial expertise from hearing aid manufacturers in Denmark, she combines clinical, academic, and technical perspectives in her research.
- Current focus: Quality of life and language abilities in children with hearing disorders
- Education: PhD in Audiology (University of Gothenburg), MD (University of Gothenburg), BS & MA in Speech Pathology (University of Minnesota)
Research areas: Hearing impairment, speech pathology, language rehabilitation, pediatric audiology, hearing device design, and early intervention. Her work examines how hearing loss affects language acquisition and quality of life in children, with emphasis on cochlear implants and hearing aid efficacy.
Article trends: Recent publications analyze longitudinal language outcomes in children with unilateral aural atresia, mild hearing loss impacts, and auditory variables in speech development. Studies often employ cross-sectional designs with mixed-method assessments of expressive vocabulary and device usage patterns.
Scientific contributions:
- 2016: US Patent for hearing aid with visual indicator
- 2016: Majblomman Diploma Ceremony
- 2018: International Issues Board Chair, American Speech and Hearing Association
Teaching: Course Coordinator for EDUC6165 at the University of Newcastle's School of Education. Over 15 years of professional experience in academic appointments at Karolinska Institute (2013-2017), University of Gothenburg (2008-2013), and Oticon A/S (2002-2007). Recipient of multiple research grants totaling $458,093 from sources including Stiftelsen Promobilia and Jerring Funden.
