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Investigation of the role of the tectorial membrane in cochlear mechanics using computational models

Award Number: R56DC016114
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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PROJECT SUMMARY Physiological recordings and measurements of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) in transgenic mice have helped to characterize the effects of genetic mutations of the tectorial membrane (TM) on cochlear function. However, cur- rent understanding of the role of the tectorial membrane (TM) in mammalian hearing mechanics remains limited. This research aims to elucidate the role of the TM in hearing mechanics using computational models of wild-type and transgenic mice. More speci¿cally, the proposed research focuses on the role of the TM in the active feedback mechanism called cochlear ampli¿er that is necessary to achieve sharp tuning and high sensi- tivity in response to low level sounds. Speci¿c Aim 1 seeks to determine how genetic mutations of the TM alter mechanical coupling of outer hair cells. Speci¿c Aim 2 will establish how changes in the mechanical properties of the TM in transgenic mice affect cochlear tuning and OAE-based measures of cochlear tuning. Speci¿c Aim 3 will investigate the underlying mechanism for the enhancement of some types of OAEs that has previously been reported in some transgenic mice. In order to accomplish the objectives of this research, we will carefully model the effects of the mutations on the TM structure, anatomy, and mechanical properties and will predict the effect of the mutations on cochlear mechanics and OAEs by extending a physiologically-based computational model of the murine cochlea that we developed in our preliminary research. Theoretical models will be validated using published experimental data and new experimental data that will be provided by our collaborators. Furthermore, we will make theoretical predictions that will be experimentally tested by our collaborators. The results of this research will demonstrate that our unique virtual laboratory for hearing mechanics that includes details about cochlear micromechanics and TM mechanics constitutes a comprehensive framework that can explain invasive physiological data as well as noninvasive OAE measurements. If successful, this research will help to better diagnose and treat hearing impairment and auditory disorders caused by genetic abnormalities of the TM, since some mutations of proteins expressed in the TM have been linked to human hereditary deafness. The results of this research will also facilitate the design of hearing aids and cochlear implants by helping to extract more information from noninvasive OAE measurements.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = -$34,285 )
2019	2017	GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION	926 DALNEY ST NW	ATLANTA	GA	30318	FULTON	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	1	3/7/2019	NEW	-$34,285
														Subtotal = -$34,285

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $157,799 )
2017	2017	GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION	505 10TH ST NW	ATLANTA	GA	30318	FULTON	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	1	7/19/2017	NEW	$157,799
														Subtotal = $157,799

Grand Total All Awards = $123,514

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Investigation of the role of the tectorial membrane in cochlear mechanics using computational models

Award Number: R56DC016114

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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