Research Impact

Researchers at the National Centre for Audiology (NCA) publish in a wide range of journals and areas connected to our common interest areas of hearing, hearing disorders, hearing technologies, and interdisciplinary research and knowledge translation aimed at improving hearing knowledge, research, and practice. In recent years, our researchers have been listed in the top five most productive accredited departments in North America, based on publication rates.

Impact Recognition, Investment, and Awards

2023

  • Sumit Agrawal and Hanif Ladak received a significant donation to fund two research chairs and to advance their program of research in cochlear implantation and hearing restoration. Donated by Med-El corporation, this investment recognizes the innovations the pair have already developed and the positive impact expected for global users of cochlear implants.
  • Leonard Cornelisse was honoured with the William Cole Industry Award. The award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement or contribution within the hearing healthcare industry.
  • Sheila Moodie was honoured with the Antonia Brancia Maxon Award for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) excellence. This award honours the life and work of Dr. Antonia Brancia Maxon to promote effective Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs for all newborns, infants, and young children.
  • Marlene Bagatto was honoured with the Marion Downs Pediatric Audiology Award. This award is named in honour of Marion Downs, who is widely recognized as North America’s developer of Pediatric Audiology.

2022

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Current Research Projects

Current research projects can be found at Participate in Research. Published research projects can be found at Scholarship@Western.

Clinical Impacts of Our Work

Previous research projects have led to the development of clinical tools and protocols. Information about these projects is listed below.