About the HRC

• the encouragement and support of the highest quality research in hearing science and its application;
• the development and support of educational activities, particularly graduate education, in these areas; and
• the encouragement of collaborative research and teaching activities among faculty and staff from all appropriate units at the University.

Research in the Hearing Research Center combines theoretical and experimental studies of auditory processing to understand hearing in both normal and impaired auditory systems. Empirical studies include anatomical studies of the cochlea and brainstem, measurements of mechanical properties of cochlear structures, single-unit and multi-unit recordings up to the level of the inferior colliculus, and measurements of auditory
evoked potentials and otoacoustic emissions, as well as measurements of hearing abilities of human listeners with and without hearing impairments. Theoretical studies, which are closely coupled to the empirical studies, include mathematical modeling of cochlear mechanics, single neurons, networks of neurons, and human performance.

HRC research laboratories are located within individual departments on both the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus. Brief descriptions can be found for each laboratory by clicking HERE.

Hearing-related courses are offered within the various departments. There are weekly Hearing Research Seminars, and topical seminar/group meetings are held regularly in most laboratories.

HEARING RESEARCH CENTER
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
44 CUMMINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02215