The NOISE Lab is actively engaged in clinical, translational, and applied research that advances the understanding and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

We are interested in mechanisms through which loud sound damages the inner ear and opportunities for prevention.  We study both currently available tools such as specialized hearing protection devices (HPDs) and experimental interventions such as use of investigational medicines that prevent cell death in the inner ear.

Our work includes conventional clinical test measures routinely used to document patient hearing and advanced diagnostic procedures that provide insights into the health of specific cell types.  Healthy cells and neurons within the peripheral and central auditory nervous system are necessary for both the detection of sound and the understanding of sounds that are important to the listener, such as conversation in a loud restaurant or in a loud workplace environment.

The NOISE Lab strives to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes lab members, study participants, and other colleagues, collaborators, and partners, regardless of ability, age, marital or familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, or socioeconomic status. 

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