Award
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders 5R01DC021606-04
Improving Cochlear Implant Outcomes Through Modeling and Programming Strategies Based on Human Inner Ear Pathology
Recipient
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Award Amount
$568,585.00
Ceiling
$568,585.00
Awarded
July 22, 2026
Identifier
5R01DC021606-04
The award supports research to improve cochlear implant outcomes by creating 3-D maps of cochlear histopathology, developing a computational model of the electrode-neuron interface, and personalizing implant programming to enhance speech perception.
Description
This project aims to produce 3-D maps of cochlear histopathology at the electrode-neuron interface, develop a computational model, and individualize programming to improve speech perception outcomes for cochlear implant listeners. It leverages machine learning, histopathology, and clinical data to understand and optimize cochlear implant performance.