Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses Program (HBCS)

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Research Scientists in Training

The Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses (HBCS) Program provides mentorship and training for students who are interested in becoming leading research scientists in the fields of hearing, balance and the chemical senses. The program aims to train these scientists to obtain academic positions, compete for research funding and effectively manage research laboratories.

Programs

HBCS Predoctoral Training Program

HBCS Postdoctoral Training Program

People

Program Director

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts, PhD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Medical School

Associate Program Director

Donna Martin, MD, PhD

Donna M Martin, MD, PhD

Ravitz Foundation Endowed Professor of Pediatrics
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Human Genetics
Medical School

Contact

Nicole Rolland

Medical Science Building II
1137 Catherine St, #4605
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Upcoming Events

Cochlear Mechanics and Ionic Reservoirs in Auditory Function, Dysfunction and Therapy

Part of the Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses Seminar Series which exposes trainees and faculty to cutting-edge research presented by leaders in auditory, vestibular, and chemosensory science.
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The Auditory Cortical Manifold: Unraveling the Population Code for Natural Sounds in Normal Hearing and Hearing Loss

Part of the Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses Seminar Series which exposes trainees and faculty to cutting-edge research presented by leaders in auditory, vestibular, and chemosensory science.
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Role of Glia in Brain Function and Injury Response

Part of the Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses Seminar Series which exposes trainees and faculty to cutting-edge research presented by leaders in auditory, vestibular, and chemosensory science.
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2026 Charles J. Krause Lectureship

The Charles J. Krause MD Lectureship aims to further the understanding of research advances in otolaryngology in both basic science and clinical applications.
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