Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2011

April 6, 2011
Current Trends in the Evaluation and Treatment of Tinnitus

The Academy Research Conference takes place on the opening day of AudiologyNOW! in Chicago, IL. This conference, chaired by Anthony Cacace, PhD, will draw from the rich literature on tinnitus to explore the latest information that helps translate our scientific understanding into evaluation and treatment. Researchers in tinnitus and audiologists in clinical practice who work with patients with this common but challenging condition will not want to miss this conference.

The presenters are some of the leading researchers in the field. The presenters and topics include:

• Keynote: Overview of the Pathophysiology of Tinnitus – James Kaltenbach, PhD, Cleveland Clinic
• Human Brain Imaging and Animal Models of Tinnitus – Richard Salvi, PhD, University at Buffalo
• Imaging Brain Function in People with Tinnitus – Jennifer Melcher, PhD, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
• Hyperacusis – Craig Formby, PhD, University of Alabama
• Tinnitus: Psychological Distress and Treatment – Laurence McKenna, PhD, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, England
• Sound Therapies: Basis, Implementation and Outcomes – Grant Searchfield, PhD, University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Tinnitus Therapies: From Bedside to Bench and Back Again – Carol Bauer, MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Poster presentations will be available.

ARC Registration Rates: (includes morning beverages and lunch)

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to attend ARC11.

Questions? Contact Meggan Olek.