The Global Center for Hearing & Speech Research is a focal point of hearing, speech and deafness research, including ties with the Departments of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, and School of Aging Studies. The Center clinicians and researchers have diverse backgrounds and expertise at multiple levels: research scientists, visiting scholars, postdoctoral fellows, research audiologists, technicians, and students. Through the Center's faculty and trainees, affiliations and collaborations involving the Center represent distinct and varied professional disciplines within the University, across the country, and internationally.
Past Trainees
RESEARCH FELLOW & MEDICAL RESIDENT MENTORING
Dr. Robert Frisina
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Dweik, B.S | 2013-2015 | |||
| Alfredo Archilla MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2008-2010 |
| William Livingston, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2008-2010 |
| Matthew Bak, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2006-2007 |
| Justin Miller, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2007 |
| Nathan Christensen, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2007 |
| Mary D'Souza, PhD | Molecular Biologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2003-2008 |
| Olga Vasilyeva, PhD | Pharmacologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2003-2008 |
| Patricia Guimaraes, MD | Otolaryngologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2002-2007 |
| Xiaoxia Zhu, MD | Otolaryngologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2002-2007 |
| Ameet Singh, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2006-2007 |
| Sherif Tadros, MD | Otolaryngologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2003-2007 |
| Jared Spencer, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2004-2006 |
| Daniel Olney, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2004-2005 |
| Scott Thompson, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2003-2005 |
Dr. Joseph Walton
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Elkins, B.A. | ||||
| Liliana Huaman, B.A. | ||||
| Erica Kluetz, B.A. | ||||
| Kathy Barsz, PhD | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 1995-2010 | |
| Owen Brimijoin, PhD | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2009 | |
| U-Cheng Leong, PhD | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2010 | |
| Arie Gordin, MD | Visiting Scientist | Hafia Medical Ctr., Israel | 2006-2007 | |
| Anita Jeyakumar, MD | Otolaryngology Resident | Surgical Resident | U. Rochester Med. | 2005 |
| Olga Vasilyeva, PhD | Pharmacologist | Research Fellow | U. Rochester Med. | 2006-2008 |
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING
Dr. Robert Frisina
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanine Mansour, B.S. | Masters in BME | Graduate Student | USF | 2012-2015 |
| Erika Rigaud, M.S. | Masters in BME | Graduate Student | USF | 2012-2014 |
| Xiaolan Tang, M.D. | PhD Candidate | Graduate Student | Guangxi Univ. | 2011-2013 |
| Miriam Gladstone BS | MS Candidate | Graduate Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2011 |
| Xiaoxi Liu | M.S | Graduate Student | Rochester Institute of Technology | 2010-2011 |
| Glenn T. Schneider, M.D. | M.S. Candidate | Graduate Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2008 |
Dr. Joseph Walton
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Ding, M.D. | 2010 - 2013 | |||
| Alex Elkins BA | AuD Candidate | Graduate Student | USF | 2011 – present |
| Mackenzie Kline BA | AuD Candidate | Graduate Student | USF | 2011 – present |
| Caleb Sparkman BA | AuD Candidate | Graduate Student | USF | 2011 – present |
| Erica Candidate BA | AuD | Graduate Student | USF | 2011 – present |
| Stacy O'Brien BA | Au.D. Candidate | Graduate Student | USF | 2012-Present |
| Aaron Hutchinson BA | Au.D. Candidate | Graduate Student | USF | 2012-Present |
| Adam Dziorny BS | MD/PhD Candidate | Graduate Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2010 |
| Daniel Stolzberg BS | PhD Candidate | Graduate Student | U. of Buffalo | 2009-present |
| Dawn Lee, PhD | PhD | Lab Rotation Mentor | U. Rochester Med. | 2009-2010 |
| Megan Glaspie | AuD Doctoral | Audiology Intern | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2009 |
| Jordan Schramm | MS Candidate | Graduate Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2008 |
| Marie Diehl, PhD | PhD | Lab Rotation Mentor | U. Rochester Med. | 2006-2007 |
MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH MENTORING
Dr. Robert Frisina
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hyatt BS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2010 |
| Zachary Reese BS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2005-2008 |
| Marcus Rampton BS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2005-2008 |
| Brock O'Neil BS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2005-2008 |
| Sara Bozorg BS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2005-2008 |
| Katharine Price MS | MD Candidate | Medical Student | U. Rochester Med. | 2004-2007 |
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISING
Dr. Robert Frisina
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Tonjes | BS Candidate- Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate | Univ. S. Florida | 2011 |
| Kathleen McGowan | BS Candidate- Biology | Undergraduate | Univ. Delaware | 2007-2008 |
| Jessica Guidi | BS Candidate – Neuroscience | Undergraduate | Univ. Rochester | 2007 |
| Gardiner Von Trapp | BS Candidate – Neuroscience | Undergraduate | Univ. Rochester | 2007 |
| Emily Pulli | BS Candidate- Biology | Undergraduate | Rensselaer Poly. Inst. | 2006 |
| Ryan Tierney | BS Candidate- Neurobiology | Undergraduate | Rochester Inst. Tech. | 2005-2006 |
| Christina Youssef | BA Candidate – Audiology | Undergraduate | SUNY Geneseo. | 2004-2005 |
| Nicole Waxmonsky | BS Candidate- Biotechnology | Undergraduate | Rochester Inst. Tech. | 2004-2005 |
| Ryan Susa | BS Candidate- Biochemistry | Undergraduate | Rochester Inst. Tech. | 2004-2005 |
| Amir Taslimi | BS Candidate- Molecular Biology | Undergraduate | Rochester Inst. Tech. | 2004-2005 |
Dr. Joseph Walton
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Rossi | BS Candidate - Neuroscience | Undergraduate | University of Rochester | 2007-2009 |
| Nicholas Schmuck | BS Candidate - Neuroscience | Undergraduate | University of Rochester | 2005-2009 |
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEER MENTORING
Dr. Robert Frisina
| Name | Status | Position | Lab Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalen Hall | FL HS Student | High School | Univ. S. Florida | 2014 |
| Kiana Outen | Wharton HS Student | High School | Univ. S. Florida | 2013 |
| Samantha Taylor | FL HS Student | High School | Univ. S. Florida | 2013 |
| Vanessa Baratta | Webster NY HS Student | High School | U. Rochester Med. | 2007-2008 |
| Amulya Penmetsa | Pittsford NY HS Student | High School | U. Rochester Med. | 2003-2006 |