This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), under the Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), aims to investigate the neurological mechanisms underlying hearing loss and associated sensory processing disorders. The $131,408 award to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, spanning July 2025 to June 2027, will leverage advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiology techniques to track changes in auditory cortex and amygdalar neural activity following noise-induced hearing loss in animal models. The research will test hypotheses about hyperactivity and hypersynchrony in cortico-amygdalar pathways, and explore whether reversing this maladaptive plasticity can restore normal auditory threat processing and memory. The findings are intended to identify potential therapeutic targets for treating disorders like tinnitus and hyperacusis that arise from the emotional and cognitive dimensions of hearing impairment.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $131.4k | 6/5/25 |