What We Study
Our lab studies the factors that limit speech recognition in listeners with cochlear implants. We are interested in the whole auditory system, ranging from how electrical pulses are encoded by the auditory nerve to how the brain recognizes speech sounds.
Our Studies Include:
- Testing what kinds of differences between sounds listeners can detect
- How well individuals can remember sequences of auditory and visual cues
- What parts of speech sounds listeners rely on to recognize sentences
We collaborate closely with the Auditory Prostheses and Perception Laboratory and depend on the Center for Perception and Communication in Children for support in conducting our experiments. Ultimately, our goal is to identify the critical limits that prevent some people from having good speech and communication with cochlear implants, so that we can design solutions to overcome these limits.
Participate
If you are interested in participating in our studies, please use the link below to join our list of research volunteers or contact Dr. Adam Bosen at adam.bosen@boystown.org.
You can obtain a copy of our research software at the link below.
Facilities
Our lab is located in the Lied Learning and Technology Center in the Boys Town National Research Hospital.
The lab contains a sound booth that we use to test listeners with their everyday hearing, research interfaces that allow us to directly control the stimulation provided by cochlear implants, and space for visitors accompanying participants to our lab to sit and relax. Participants in our studies interact with custom software on our computers to complete experiments at their own pace.
