Conference on understanding hearing and auditory cognition
Official title: International Conference on Auditory Cortex (ICAC2025)
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-11074815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $60,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13DC022522-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.