FIRST YEAR
Melissa Papesh, Au.D., Ph.D., Portland VA Research Foundation
Research Topic: Central auditory processing disorder and insomnia
Long-Term Goal: To examine possible associations between APD and another common condition: insomnia. The objectives of this project are a) to compare peripheral and central auditory system function in patients with normal hearing sensitivity with and without diagnoses of chronic insomnia, and b) to examine the potential for cognitive behavioral therapy.
Marina Silveira, Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
Research Topic: Age-related changes in neuromodulatory signaling in the auditory midbrain
Long-Term Goal: To determine how neuromodulatory inputs alter neural networks in the central auditory pathway, providing a mechanistic foundation for the development of neuromodulatory therapeutic agents that aim to improve hearing for the hearing-impaired.
SECOND YEAR
Ben-Zheng Li, Ph.D., University of Colorado (see 2025 Grantees)
Anahita Mehta, Ph.D., University of Michigan (see 2025 Grantees)