The auditory pathway from the inner ear to the cerebral cortex is the central focus of our research. We investigate objective biomarkers that reflect the integrity and function of the auditory system. To this end, we employ a variety of measurement techniques that capture neural signals at different levels along the auditory pathway. These include intracochlear recordings—such as electrocochleography, impedance measurements, and electrically evoked compound action potentials—as well as recordings from the brainstem (auditory brainstem responses) and imaging markers of the brain, including cortical responses (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) and structural measures (magnetic resonance imaging, specifically diffusion tensor imaging). By identifying and validating such biomarkers, our aim is to better understand and ultimately optimize hearing outcomes in individuals with hearing loss and users of hearing implants.
