University of Arizona · NeuroscienceYamoah Auditory Lab
Ebenezer N Yamoah · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. Ebenezer N. Yamoah's lab at the University of Arizona focuses on understanding the inner workings of auditory neurons and their role in hearing loss, particularly age-related hearing loss. Their research aims to unravel the mechanisms that allow these neurons to transmit sound information accurately and explore new methods for treating hearing impairments. By combining techniques in genetics, electrophysiology, and advanced imaging, they investigate how neurons function both under healthy conditions and in various disease states.
auditory neuronshearing lossion channelsage-related hearing lossneural conductionoptogeneticscochlear neuronssensorineural hearing loss
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the distribution and function of ion channels in auditory neurons.
AIM 02Examine the role of type II neurons in cochlear processing.
AIM 03Determine the mechanisms behind age-related changes in auditory neurons.
Skills the Lab Values
patch-clamp electrophysiologyoptogeneticslive-cell imagingmolecular biology techniquesbiochemical assaysmouse modelsproximity ligation assayhigh-resolution microscopydata analysis with Python
Output against the department
Publications200top 37% of dept.247th of 671
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Citations6.8kbottom 47% of dept.357th of 671
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