Conference on understanding hearing and auditory cognition
International Conference on Auditory Cortex (ICAC2025)
The International Conference on Auditory Cortex (ICAC2025) is bringing together scientists to share new ideas about how our brains process sound, with the goal of finding better ways to help people with hearing problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074815 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The International Conference on Auditory Cortex (ICAC2025) aims to explore the mechanisms of the auditory cortex that influence hearing and auditory cognition. This conference will bring together scientists, especially those from underrepresented groups, to share innovative methodologies and theoretical approaches related to auditory research. By integrating findings from both human and animal studies, the conference seeks to bridge gaps in understanding how auditory processing works and how it can be improved. This collaborative effort may lead to new insights that could help address hearing disorders that persist even with conventional treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals experiencing age-related hearing loss or those who have not found relief from conventional hearing aids.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing loss due to non-age-related factors or those who have already achieved satisfactory outcomes with existing treatments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for hearing disorders that are not adequately addressed by current hearing aids.
How similar studies have performed: Previous conferences and research initiatives focusing on auditory processing have shown promise in advancing our understanding of hearing mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shamma, Shihab a — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Shamma, Shihab a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.