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Meet our researchers

As a centre of excellence, Ear Science Institute Australia brings together a multi-disciplinary team of the brightest minds from across the globe. The Ear Science team includes experts from otolaryngology, audiology, engineering, computer science, molecular and cellular sciences, all working to develop effective treatments for ear and hearing disorders, and eventually to find a cure for hearing loss.

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Our Researchers

Anjula De Silva – Headshot

Anjula De Silva

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Christine Bacal

Research Associate
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Dr. Christo Bester

Head of Implant Innovation, Co-Head of Hearing Devices, Lead of the Aussie Ear Bank
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Dr. David Sly

Chief Operating Officer - Research
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Derek Delaney

Research Officer
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Elaine Wong

Head of Hearing Therapeutics
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Filippo Valente

Research and Development Manager, Hearing Therapeutics
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Pramod Dorishetty

Research Scientist
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Prof Marcus Atlas AM

Board of Trustees, Surgeon Scientist
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Prof Michael Gluth

Gordon McLaren Chair, UWA
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Rob Eikelboom

Research Manager Corporate, Head of Hearing Outreach
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