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The research field of current members of the Sensory Neuroscience Research Group is centred on the mammalian (including human) auditory system and comparative aspects of hearing.
We conduct basic research on hearing. Our approach provides essential insight into the normal workings of the cochlea and the basis for understanding and devising treatments for hearing loss which affects over 11 million people in the UK– one out of every six people.
Knowledge gained from our multidisciplinary research on the normal function and bases of hearing loss of the mammalian hearing organ has provided ways and means to discover a role of acoustic communication in sexual and species recognition of mosquitos.
Our extensive worldwide network of collaborators helps to undertake multidisciplinary approach to problems of hearing and hearing restoration.
Our research themes are: Physiology and biophysics of the mammalian cochlea with focus on cochlear micromechanics and generation of optoacoustic emissions; Hearing impairment as a consequence of genetic mutation, noise and age-related hearing loss; Development of new types of hearing aid and new ways of drug delivery into the cochlea; Acoustic behaviour and hearing mechanisms in mosquitoes.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Bioengineering devices for the treatment of hearing loss
Lukashkin, A., Flaherty, S., Russell, I. & Lukashkina, V.
1/10/17 → 30/09/21
Project: Research Councils / Government Depts.
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Amphiphilic polymer-based enhancers for local drugs delivery to the inner ear
Lukashkin, A., Savina, I., Smart, J. & Lukashkina, V.
1/09/16 → 31/07/18
Project: EU / International
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Interaction between sensory and supporting cells in the organ of Corti: basis for sensitivity and frequency selectivity of mammalian cochlea
Lukashkin, A., Russell, I., Lukashkina, V. & Simoes, P.
1/09/15 → 31/08/20
Project: Grant
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Drug distribution along the cochlea is strongly enhanced by low-frequency round window micro vibrations
Flaherty, S. M., Russell, I. J. & Lukashkin, A. N., 26 Jun 2021, In: Drug Delivery. 28, 1, p. 1312-1320 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aerodynamic imaging by mosquitoes inspires a surface detector for autonomous flying vehicles
Nakata, T., Phillips, N., Simoes, P., Russell, I., Cheney, J. A., Walker, S. M. & Bomphrey, R. J., 8 May 2020, In: Science. 368, 6491, p. 634-637 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emilin 2 promotes the mechanical gradient of the cochlear basilar membrane and resolution of frequencies in sound
Russell, I. J., Lukashkina, V. A., Levic, S., Cho, Y. W., Lukashkin, A. N., Ng, L. & Forrest, D., 10 Jun 2020, In: Science Advances. 6, 24, eaba2634.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Patricio Simoes (Reviewer)
15 Nov 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Parasites & Vectors (Journal)
Patricio Simoes (Reviewer)
3 Oct 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review