Hearing Research

The Studies

Hearing disorders of many types begin in the inner ear, but have long-term effects in the brain. The Hearing Research Focus Area at NEOMED seeks to deepen the understanding of how the central nervous system functions in association with hearing, communication and swallowing, how it is affected by hearing disorders, and how manipulation of the central nervous systems may improve these disorders.

The Statistics

Men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20-69.

1 in 12

Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language or swallowing in the past 12 months.

50M+

Over 50 million Americans experience some form of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

The Scientists

Researchers in the Hearing Research Focus Area are interested in how the central nervous system functions in association with hearing and vocal communication, how it is affected by hearing disorders, and how interventions of the peripheral and central nervous systems may ameliorate hearing disorders.

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The Stories

Merri Rosen Appointed Director of the Hearing Research Group

Merri Rosen, Ph.D., has been elected as the new director of the Hearing Research Group, one of Northeast Ohio Medical […]

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Learning to Listen: Bradley Winters

It was Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Hearing Research Group that made a decision by Bradley Winters, Ph.D., to move to […]

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Get to Know: Jeffrey Wenstrup, Ph.D., professor of anatomy and neurobiology

When the weather turns warm, you’re likely to find Jeffrey Wenstrup, Ph.D., in Montana, Utah or Wyoming, looking for the […]

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