Optimizing hearing aid programming protocoles using EEGs

This NSERC-funded research program looks at using the EEG-gap protocol to determine gap detection thresholds in elderly populations in order to program hearing devices in a new way.

PI: Victoria Duda

Treating hyperacusis with hearing aids

Hyperacusis is the disorder of abnormally high sensitivity to sound. This study looks at treating hyperacusis using a sound-therapy treatment program.

PI: Sylvie Hébert (UdeM)
Ph.D Student: Charlotte Bigras

SmartBelt: a new technology for auditory localization

In collaboration with the IntroLab at the University of Sherbrooke, we are looking at using a new vibrotactile belt that helps orient people in the direction of sound.

PI: François Grondin (UdeS)

Universal education accessibility for students with hearing loss

We are working together with the AQEPA and the AQEIPS to bring together students with hearing loss to share their success and trials with current communication systems and accomodations in order to inform educational leaders.

PI: Victoria Duda

First-time hearing aid user services

Together with the Institut de Raymond Dewar and the Université de Laval, we are looking to develop new services for people wearing hearing aids for the first time.

PI: Victoria Duda

Musician’s hearing screening program

Musicians rely on their hearing for their professional work however they are often exposed to high levels of sound that may be damaging to their ears. This project looks at developing a new large multi-level auditory evaluation program to create awareness around, detect and prevent hearing loss.

PI: Adriana Lacerda (UdeM)

tDCs stimulation for treating auditory dyssynchrony

Auditory dyssynchrony is a hearing disorder where sounds are difficult to process and it can occur without a shift in auditory thresholds. We are looking to apply a new tDCS treatment to treat those who suffer with this disorder.

PI: Victoria Duda
Ph.D. Student: Thomas Augereau