Meet NIDCD Scientists and Grantees

A brief look at the work and ideas of some of the NIDCD's own researchers, as well as scientists whose work is funded by the NIDCD.

Andrew Griffith, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director

Text interview of Andrew Griffith, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director

Dr. Griffith was recently named scientific director for the NIDCD intramural research program. We talked to Dr. Griffith about the new job, his vision for the future, and other topics. Here are some excerpts (text-only) from our conversation.

Matthew W. Kelley, Ph.D., Chief,
Developmental Neuroscience Section

Interview with Dr. Matthew Kelley, Q and A on Noise and Hearing Loss (full interview, 6 minutes)

Individual questions and answers from the full interview with Dr. Kelley

• How do we hear sounds?
• How can sounds hurt our hearing?
• What are some examples of everyday sounds that can put us at risk for hearing loss?
• How can we protect our hearing from loud sounds?
• What does your research teach us about hearing and hearing loss?
• How did you get into this field?

Lana Shekim, Ph.D., Program Director for the NIDCD
Voice and Speech Program

Interview with Lana Shekim, Q and A on Voice Disorders (full interview, 6 minutes)

Individual questions and answers from the full interview with Dr. Shekim

• How voice is produced
• Why voices vary
• How your voice can be damaged
• Some careers can put us at risk for voice damage
• How to protect your voice
• NIDCD-supported research on voice problems

Ingo R. Titze, Ph.D., NIDCD Grantee

Dr. Titze directs the National Center for Voice and Speech, located at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and University of Iowa. We talked to Dr. Titze about his background, his research, and Pavarobotti (a voice simulator/singing robot that Dr. Titze designed).

• Video: Pavarobotti, a voice simulator/singing robot designed by Dr. Titze

  Interview (text only): Musically Gifted Engineer Hits a High Note in Voice Research