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Benjamin D. Auerbachمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Optogenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin D. Auerbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds additional affiliations with the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of sensory processing and plasticity, particularly in the auditory system, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders and hearing impairments such as hyperacusis. Auerbach uses rodent models and multidisciplinary techniques including electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral analysis to study experience-dependent plasticity and its disruption in disease. He completed his Ph.D. at MIT and postdoctoral training at the University at Buffalo's Center for Hearing and Deafness. His awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Award and Blavatnik Award Nominee recognition. His lab actively investigates auditory hypersensitivity in Fragile X Syndrome and the functional neuroanatomy of tinnitus/hyperacusis, aiming to translate findings into therapies. Key research themes include: 1) Auditory perception and plasticity; 2) Mechanisms of sound processing deficits in ASD; 3) Central auditory gain control following hearing loss. Recent grants include NIH funding to study autism-related sensory hypersensitivity mechanisms. Lab members include postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Notable collaborations span neuroscience, physiology, and bioengineering. Future directions emphasize developing transgenic rat models and optogenetic tools for studying circuit-level dysfunction in ASD.

Shruti Deshpandeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Audiology
• Hearing Health Services
• Social Justice in Healthcare
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shruti Deshpande serves as an Associate Professor and Vincentian Research Fellow in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. She also holds the leadership position of Director of the Doctor of Audiology Program and was named an ASHA Innovator in 2024. Dr. Deshpande is actively involved in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a board member of the Multicultural Issues Board (2023-2025) and serves as a subject matter expert for the ASHA Practice Portal in Audiology. Her research focuses at the intersection of audiology and social justice, particularly on accessible and affordable hearing health services for diverse and vulnerable populations. Dr. Deshpande has pioneered community-based research approaches, developing innovative service-learning models that address hearing health disparities. Her work emphasizes cultural competence and aims to increase awareness of audiology as a profession among ethnically diverse adolescents through educational interventions. Analysis of Dr. Deshpande's publication record reveals consistent focus on health equity in audiology, with significant attention to representation in clinical research, social media's role in health information dissemination, and innovative approaches to hearing healthcare delivery. Her work spans multiple subfields including tinnitus research, central auditory processing disorders, electrophysiology, pediatric audiology, and cross-cultural assessment tools. ASHA Innovator (2024) Vincentian Research Fellow Faculty Excellence Award in Community-Based Outcomes and Poverty Research (2022) Multiple Faculty Recognition Awards for Excellence in Research & Scholarship (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021) Values and Inclusion Program Honoree (2020-21) Excellence in Teaching Award from National Society of Leadership and Success (2018) Dr. Deshpande has successfully mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students, with many serving as co-authors on peer-reviewed publications and presenting at conferences. Her grant portfolio demonstrates significant external funding support, including awards from the Faculty Research Consortium, ASHA's Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award, HearX Group, and multiple internal university grants totaling over $25,000. Her current projects focus on hearing health access for diverse communities, community-based hearing assessment approaches, and innovative teaching methods that integrate technology with service learning. As Director of the Doctor of Audiology Program, Dr. Deshpande oversees a robust curriculum that includes specialized courses in Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Electrophysiology, Pediatric Audiology, and Hearing Science. Her community engagement extends beyond the classroom through partnerships with Liberty Partnership Program and other initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of hearing health and audiology careers among underserved populations.

• Hearing Science
• Neuroscience
• Otolaryngology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liman Liu is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University. Their research focuses on auditory system physiology, neurodegenerative diseases, and inner ear biology. Key projects include investigating hearing sensitivity mechanisms, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, and the impact of genetic mutations on cochlear function. Research interests span hearing protection mechanisms, genetic influences on auditory disorders, and the intersection of neuroscience with otolaryngology. Notable contributions include studies on Cx26 mutations and hyperacusis, efferent neuron roles in hearing protection, and early Alzheimer’s detection via auditory deficits. Liu’s work integrates molecular biology, electrophysiology, and animal models to address hearing loss and neurodegenerative challenges. Collaborative efforts aim to advance therapies for ototoxicity and neurosensory disorders.

Anthony Cacaceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychoacoustics
• Electroacoustics
• Electrophysiology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Anthony Cacace is Professor of Audiology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Formerly tenured faculty at Albany Medical College in Surgery and Neurology, he directed clinical programs including the Audiology Department and Hearing Rehabilitation Center. His expertise spans psychoacoustics, electrophysiology, vestibular assessment, and neuroimaging techniques for tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Dr. Cacace's educational background includes: B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, State University of New York (1974) M.S. in Audiology, Syracuse University (1975) Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Audiology, Syracuse University (1988) Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurophysiology, Wadsworth Center (1987) His research focuses on Central Auditory Processing Disorder, tinnitus mechanisms, and noise-induced vestibular dysfunction using TMS, MRI, and electrophysiological methods. Current work investigates blast injury consequences in veterans through VA/DoD-funded projects. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on tinnitus neuroimaging, auditory processing disorder diagnostics, and vestibular-blast injury relationships. His work integrates diffusion tensor imaging, nanotheranostics, and electrophysiological biomarkers to advance diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: ASHA Fellowship (1997) American Academy of Audiology Fellowship (1991) As primary capstone supervisor, Dr. Cacace mentors graduate students while leading multi-institutional research: VA Merit Awards ($1.5M+) on tinnitus and vestibular blast injuries NIH R21 nanotheranostics grant ($141k) Wayne State Omnibus Grants for vestibular/gait equipment He collaborates with Wayne State's Neurosciences Institute, VA Medical Center, and University of Michigan teams studying veteran auditory-vestibular health.

Fan Gang Zengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cochlear Implants
• Auditory Neuroscience
• Speech Perception
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Fan Gang Zeng is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and Director of the Center for Hearing Research. His academic roles span multiple disciplines, including joint appointments in Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering (BME), Cognitive Sciences, and SOM-Administration. His research focuses on auditory neuroscience, cochlear implants, tinnitus, and speech perception, with a particular emphasis on improving hearing restoration technologies and understanding neural mechanisms of hearing loss. Affiliations: Director, Center for Hearing Research Member, UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) NIH-funded investigator through grants like R01 DC015587 Research Interests: Professor Zeng’s work bridges engineering and neuroscience, addressing challenges in cochlear implant optimization, tinnitus biomarkers, and speech intelligibility. Key areas include: Noninvasive ear stimulation for tinnitus suppression Cochlear implant artifact attenuation techniques Cognitive correlates of auditory brainstem responses Speech processing algorithms for hearing aids and implants Grants & Funding: His research is supported by NIH grants and industry partnerships, including collaborations with companies like Axonics, Nurotron, and Syntiant. He holds patents related to cochlear implant design and neural stimulation technologies. Labs & Teams: The Center for Hearing Research at UCI integrates multidisciplinary teams to advance audiological innovations, with a focus on translating basic science into clinical applications.

Sarah Michielsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tinnitus
• Audiology
• Physical Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sarah Michiels is a Professor at Hasselt University, specializing in audiology and neurology with a focus on somatic tinnitus. Her research addresses the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus linked to neck/jaw muscle tension, including the development of the RaSST diagnostic tool and smartphone app-based therapies. She investigates how physical activity and lifestyle influence tinnitus severity, with studies involving over 800,000 individuals in Flanders. Current projects include a randomized controlled trial (CATT) assessing a mobile app’s efficacy and exploring brain differences in somatic tinnitus patients.

• Tinnitus
• Hyperacusis
• Adolescent Audiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susanne Steen Nemholt serves as an External Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Research at University of Southern Denmark, with additional affiliations at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Odense University Hospital (OUH) within the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology (Odense). Her academic work focuses on auditory disorders with particular emphasis on pediatric populations. Dr. Nemholt's research interests center on tinnitus and hyperacusis, especially in children and adolescents. Her work spans epidemiological studies examining prevalence rates, systematic reviews of clinical guidelines, and investigations into referral patterns within healthcare systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding how these auditory conditions manifest and are managed in younger populations, addressing a critical gap in audiological research that has traditionally focused on adults. Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of research focused on pediatric auditory disorders, with recent work expanding into comprehensive textbook contributions. The articles show increasing sophistication from initial prevalence studies to more complex analyses of clinical guidelines and intervention strategies. Her research consistently bridges clinical practice with academic investigation, maintaining strong connections to real-world healthcare applications. Dr. Nemholt actively contributes to her field through peer review activities for prominent journals including the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, International Journal of Audiology, and Clinical Medicine Insights: Ear, Nose and Throat. Her research has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications receiving substantial citations and media coverage, indicating the relevance and impact of her work in both academic and public spheres.

Nico Remmertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychometrics
• Misophonia
• Clinical-Psychological Test Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nico Remmert serves as a Research Assistant at the Department of Education and Psychology, Methods and Evaluation/Quality Assurance unit of Freie Universität Berlin under Prof. Dr. Steffi Pohl since February 2021. Concurrently pursuing a PhD in Psychology since 2021, his work bridges statistical methodology and clinical psychology. His educational background includes: Bachelor's in Psychology (2014-2018, Freie Universität Berlin) Master's in Psychology: Clinical and Health Psychology (2018-2020, Freie Universität Berlin) Master's in Statistics (since 2020, Humboldt-Universität Berlin) Research focuses on psychometric innovation in misophonia assessment and clinical avoidance behavior modeling. Key contributions include developing the Berlin Misophonia Questionnaire (BMQ-R) and pioneering methods using missing responses/response times to quantify avoidance. Current work integrates Item Response Theory with latent-state-trait models for clinical diagnostics. His publication pattern reveals concentrated expertise in sound intolerance disorders and missing data methodology, with 6 major outputs between 2022-2023 spanning questionnaire validation, avoidance behavior modeling, and misophonia networks. Award highlights: Misophonia Student Research Grant from soQuiet (2023) Incentive Funds for Research Implementation (2022) As a Research Assistant, he secures competitive funding while teaching statistics/diagnostics courses since 2021. International collaborations include research stays at King's College London with Silia Vitoratou's Psychometrics and Measurement Lab, supported by Misophonia Research Fund participation. Embedded in Prof. Pohl's research group, he contributes to the Methods and Evaluation/Quality Assurance team's mission in advancing psychological assessment techniques through rigorous statistical approaches.

Munmun Chattopadhyayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Diabetic Complications
• Neuropathy
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Munmun Chattopadhyay, M.Sc, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, where she also chairs the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. She earned her MS in Zoology and Ph.D. in Neurosciences from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India, and completed postdoctoral work at the National Institute of Immunology (New Delhi) and the University of Pittsburgh (Department of Neurology). Her academic career includes junior faculty roles at the University of Michigan (2010) before joining TTUHSC El Paso in 2014. Research Focus: Inflammatory mediators in diabetic complications, epigenetic modulators in neuropathy/cardiac dysfunction/gastroparesis, natural compounds, and exercise interventions. Major Themes: 15 recent articles highlight work on diabetic neuropathy , HMGB1 signaling , epigenetic therapies , 3D bioprinting , neuroinflammation , and novel pain targets (e.g., σ(2)R/TMEM97, Ephrin-B2). Scientific Awards: Faculty Service Award (2020), TTUHSC El Paso Women Worth Watching in STEM (2022) Nominated for 3D Printing Industry Awards (2021) Dr. Chattopadhyay serves as Associate Editor and Grant Review Panelist (NIH, ADA, DoD, NSF, NIHR) and has published >43 articles and 2 book chapters, including work on stem cell delivery systems , space biology , and bioinformatics applications in translational research.

Malin Wassمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Skills Development
• Reading Ability in Children
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Malin Wass is an Associate Professor at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Health, Education and Technology. Her research focuses on cognitive skills, language, and reading ability in children, particularly those with hearing loss or reading difficulties. She holds a Ph.D. from Linköping University (2009) and has conducted extensive studies on children's reading strategies and the effects of interventions like morphological training. Current projects include collaborations with the University of Oslo and Lund University, funded by the Swedish Research Council. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Linköping University (2009) Her research interests emphasize developmental psychology, cochlear implant outcomes, and educational interventions. Key projects include studying semantic networks in hearing-impaired children and the impact of hyperacusis on school performance. She teaches courses in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and special education leadership. Publications highlight longitudinal studies on reading predictors and language skills in cochlear implant users. She collaborates with institutions like Karolinska University Hospital and the University of Oslo.

Kelly Jahnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Cochlear Implants
• Hearing Loss
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kelly Jahn is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and the Neuroaudiology Lab. Her research focuses on improving treatments for hearing loss by studying changes in auditory perception across the lifespan and following acoustic injury. She holds a PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington, an AuD in Audiology from Vanderbilt University, and dual degrees in Psychology and Communication Sciences from the University of Connecticut. Key research areas include cochlear implant outcomes, hyperacusis mechanisms, tinnitus diagnostics, and the neural basis of auditory perception. Her work combines clinical studies with neurophysiological and behavioral methods to address sound intolerance disorders and optimize hearing technology programming. Grants: Neural Signatures of Enhanced Central Auditory Gain in Hyperacusis (NIH, 2021–2024) Physiological Markers of Sound Intolerance in Individuals with Hyperacusis (ASHFoundation, 2020–2021) Publications highlight advancements in cochlear implant programming for pediatric patients, objective measures of tinnitus, and the relationship between cochlear neural health and loudness hypersensitivity. Dr. Jahn currently leads the Neuroaudiology Lab at UT Dallas, focusing on translational research to bridge clinical practice and auditory neuroscience insights.

Bec Poulsenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bec Poulsen is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Hearing Research Centre, with a focus on auditory neuroscience and autism spectrum disorders. Their work bridges neurodevelopmental research with clinical applications through zebrafish models and community-centered studies. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Auditory Neuroscience) - Queensland Brain Institute Masters of Education and Profession Studies Research (Autism) - Griffith University Graduate Certificate in Autism - Griffith University Bachelor of Music (Sonology) - Queensland Conservatorium of Music Research interests center on auditory processing mechanisms in autism and zebrafish models, sound sensitivity disorders, and adaptive behavior changes during developmental transitions. Key projects examine auditory environment impacts on quality of life and neurodevelopmental plasticity. Recent work analyzes auditory stimulus adaptation in zebrafish brains and develops sound tolerance assessment tools like the MIST-A inventory. Their research combines neurobiological modeling with psychosocial evaluation frameworks. Scientific Honors: Franklin Women Carer's Scholarship recipient Macquarie University Hearing Research Centre EMCR Grant Support Scheme awardee QBI Best Student Publication awardee Collaborations span autism research centers and neurodevelopmental networks, emphasizing community engagement and translational applications.

Emma Weisblattمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Auditory Perception
• Psychiatry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Weisblatt is a researcher at the Cambridge Laboratory for Research into Autism , affiliated with the University of Cambridge . Her work focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, auditory perception in autism and Asperger's syndrome, stress in families of autistic children, and genetic factors in autism. Research Focus : Auditory processing difficulties in autism, hyperacusis, genetic mechanisms, and stress-related psychiatric comorbidities. Methodology : Psychophysical studies to identify auditory system dysfunctions and classroom intervention strategies.

Yihsin Taiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Audiology
• Tinnitus
• Hyperacusis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yihsin Tai is an Assistant Professor of Audiology at the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology , College of Health , Ball State University . She holds dual certifications as an ASHA CCC-A and a licensed audiologist in Indiana. Education B.A., National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Au.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Interests : Tinnitus, hyperacusis, hearing impairment, speech-in-noise recognition, and cognitive hearing science. Her work bridges clinical audiology with cognitive neuroscience to improve auditory rehabilitation strategies. Teaching : Covers hearing anatomy, auditory disorders in adults, psychoacoustics, and aural rehabilitation.

Lucy Handscombمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Audiology
• Tinnitus Research
• Hyperacusis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Lucy Handscomb is a Lecturer in Audiology at the UCL Ear Institute and a part-time Hearing Therapist at the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital (UCLH). Her work focuses on tinnitus and hyperacusis research, particularly the development of digital interventions like CBT-based apps to improve access to therapy. She has co-organized the internationally attended masterclass Advanced Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis since 2010 and serves as a Trustee for Tinnitus UK, a global resource for tinnitus support. Her research bridges clinical practice with technological innovation to address the limited availability of tinnitus treatments.