Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2012
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: From Basic Biology to Prevention
March 28, 2012
Boston, MA
Noise-induced hearing loss is a major public health issue, worldwide. This one-day conference will bring together leading scientists and clinicians to discuss clinically-important advances in topics ranging from the basic biology of noise-induced injury to its evaluation, prevention and treatment.
Presenters and Topics:
| Scope of the Problem | |
Robert Dobie, MD |
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| Scientific Bases | |
M. Charles Liberman, PhD |
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Kevin Ohlemiller, PhD |
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Jos Eggermont, PhD |
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| NIDCD Research Presentation | |
Dan Sklare, PhD |
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| Beyond the Audiogram: Evaluating the Functional Consequences of Noise Exposure | |
Mark Chertoff, PhD |
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Rachel McArdle, PhD |
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| NIHL Prevention and Horizon Treatments | |
William Hal Martin, PhD |
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| Jean-Luc Puel, PhD | |
Draft Agenda
ARC Poster Presentations
Academy CEUs and ABA Tier 1 Credit will be offered.
ARC Registration Rates: (includes morning beverages and lunch)
| Member | $90 |
| Nonmember | $150 |
| Student | $45 |
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to attend ARC12.
This conference is supported in part by a conference grant (R13 DC011728) from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Dangerous Decibels® Educator Training Workshop
Learn a fun, interactive way to teach noise-induced hearing loss prevention to "kids" of all ages. Dangerous decibels is a public health campaign internationally recognized for excellence in hearing loss prevention interventions.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Click here for more information (PDF).
Questions about ARC? Contact Meggan Olek
