Project Grant R01DC022099
- The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), through the Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), awarded a $377,700 Project Grant to The Washington University to develop and validate a clinical decision support tool for early risk stratification of cochlear implant (CI) speech perception performance. The goal is to leverage artificial intelligence and novel variables to improve patient counseling, auditory rehabilitation...
- The federal Project Grant award of $293,512 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 develop a binaural beamforming algorithm for cochlear implant processors. This innovative technology will provide highly directional spatial filtering in noisy environments while preserving binaural cues to improve speech perception for cochlear implant users. The project,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (CFDA 93.173 - Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders) provides $306,073 to Iotamotion, Inc. to develop a navigation-based cochlear implant insertion system that optimizes trajectory and enables slow, consistent electrode array insertions. The goal is to improve short and long-term hearing outcomes for cochlear implant patients by enhancing structural preservation of the...
- This federal Project Grant award of $583,125 from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) under the Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173) supports research to understand the neural mechanisms underlying cochlear implant (CI) outcomes. The long-term goal is to develop CI stimulation strategies that optimize brain function and plasticity to improve speech comprehension for CI users. Key objectives include identifying...
- This $187,510 federal Project Grant was awarded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) under the Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173). The grant will support research to understand the mechanisms and clinical impact of neo-ossification (new bone growth) after cochlear implantation, a common issue that can negatively impact the long-term performance of cochlear implants. The research aims to validate biomarkers...
- 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), provides $585,999.00 to the University of South Florida to conduct research on improving speech understanding for individuals with cochlear implants in the presence of background noise. The research aims to examine how spatial cues can support communication by exploring the interactions...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), under the federal Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), is providing $306,872 to Iotamotion, Inc. to develop a novel electromagnetic tracking technology for cochlear implant surgery. The project aims to create a working prototype of an electromagnetic tracking system (EMOTO) that can be integrated into Iotamotion's robotic-assist cochlear implant...
- 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" (CFDA 93.173) program, provides $711,342 to the Mayo Clinic to develop advanced imaging techniques for diagnosing inner ear disorders. Specifically, the grant will fund the use of photon counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) and artificial intelligence algorithms to produce high-resolution,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), under the federal Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), is funding the development of a novel, low-cost imaging device based on optical coherence tomography (OCT). The device enables real-time, 3D visualization of the tympanic membrane and middle ear, allowing for early detection of various ear disorders that often go undiagnosed until...
- This $304,723 Project Grant was awarded on April 15, 2025 by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) under the federal "Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders" grant program (CFDA 93.173) to Qualia Oto, Inc., a for-profit company based in Dallas, Texas. The grant aims to assess the viability of robotic-assisted, shape-conforming cochlear implant (CI) electrode arrays as a new solution for achieving atraumatic cochlear...
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), under the federal Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), awarded a $651,197 Project Grant to Vanderbilt University to develop and validate an augmented reality cochlear implant (CI) insertion guidance system. The project aims to improve the placement of CI electrode arrays within the cochlea, which is crucial for optimizing the electro-neural interface and maximizing post-implantation speech recognition for CI recipients. The funding will support the development of algorithms for scene mapping, tool pose detection, and real-time registration of anatomical data to the microscope video feed, enabling active feedback on the CI insertion procedure. The project will experimentally test the guidance system to confirm it facilitates more optimal CI placement, with the goal of improving outcomes for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss. The award period runs from August 2025 through July 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $651.2k | 8/8/25 |