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CI2025 Boston Scientific Program Schedule[Note: All times reflect Eastern Time (ET)]Location
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025
TIMETITLEModeratorsLocation
1:00 PM - 2:15 PMIndustry Satellite Symposium - Advanced Bionics: Innovating Today, Shaping Tomorrow [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
2:45 PM - 4:00 PMIndustry Satellite Symposium - MED-EL: Single-Sided Deafness and MED-EL Cochlear Implants: The Optimal Choice [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
4:30 PM - 5:45 PMIndustry Satellite Symposium - Cochlear: Exploring the Proven Benefits of Anatomy-Based Electrode Design​ [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025[Note: All times reflect Eastern Time (ET)]
TIMETITLEModerators/PresentersLocation
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMIndustry Satellite Symposium - Advanced Bionics: Advanced DigiCare: Empowering Patients, Enhancing Care [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
8:30 AM - 8:40 AMPassing Period
8:40 AM - 9:20 AMWelcome and OpeningEnsemble D, E, F, G
9:20 AM - 9:50 AMJohn Niparko Memorial Lecture: “Language Prediction to Improve Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants"Nancy Young, MD, FACS, FAAP Ensemble D, E, F, G
9:50 AM - 10:20 AMCoffee Break with Exhibitors
10:20 AM - 11:20 AMConcurrent Session 1-1 Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Outcomes Craig Buchman, MD and Mana Espahbodi, MDEnsemble D, E, F, G
10:21 AM - 10:29 AMFunctional outcome and long-term results after simultaneous vestibular schwannoma resection and cochlear implantation
10:29 AM - 10:37 AMA Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant shows potential benefits for adults with hearing lossPhillippe Lefebvre, MD, PhD
10:37 AM - 10:45 AMThe combination of cochlear implantation and endolymphatic sac decompressionWolfram Pethe, MD
10:45 AM - 10:53 AMImpedance and Functional Outcomes in Robotic-Assisted or Manual Cochlear Implantation: A Comparative StudyPhillippe Lefebvre, MD, PhD
10:53 AM - 11:01 AMSimultaneous Cochlear Implantation with Acoustic Neuroma Removal Outcomes: A Five Year ReviewDanielle Bennett, AuD
11:01 AM - 11:09 AMAssessing Recent Events with Magnet- Based MRI Splints in Cochlear Implant Patients Shambavi J. Rao, MD
11:09 AM - 11:20 AMQ&A
10:20 AM - 11:20 AMConcurrent Session 1-2 Language Development and Educational/Social Outcomes in Children Rebecca Piper, SLP and David Jung, MDMomentum A, B, C
10:21 AM - 10:29 AMListening-Related Fatigue in Children with Single-Sided DeafnessAmanda Griffin, AuD, PhD
10:29 AM - 10:37 AMLanguage Microstructure Development in CI Using ChildrenErin Ingvalson, PhD
10:38 AM - 10:46 AMTheory of mind skills in adolescents with cochlear implant users and peers with typical hearingAndrea Warner-Czyz, PhD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMAdolescent and Adult Emotion Recognition and Social RelationshipsSarah Crow, AuD
11:56 AM - 11:04 AMThe Concordance of Parental and Child Reports of Peer Victimization Among Pediatric Cochlear Implant RecipientsMegan Cantwell, BS
11:05 AM - 11:20 AMQ&A
10:20 AM - 11:20 AMConcurrent Session 1-3 Telehealth and Remote Programming [Tier 1 Credit]Victoria Gonzalez, PhD and Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBAMomentum E, F, G
10:21 AM - 10:29 AMOptimizing the care model in cochlear implantation: fewer visits with equal auditory and quality of life outcomes.Claudia Cabrera, MD
10:29 AM - 10:37 AMEfficacy of Remote Programming for CI Follow up in ChileJaviera Herrada Andreoli, MS
10:37 AM - 10:45 AMEfficacy of Using Remote Programming for Two Week Follow Up Visits with Advanced Bionics Cochlear ImplantsJamie Jensen, AuD
10:45 AM - 10:53 AM Integrating Virtual Solutions into Adult Cochlear Implant Care: Patient and Provider Perspectives Kristin Kozlowski, AuD
10:53 AM - 11:01 AMBarriers and Facilitators to Integrating Telehealth in Cochlear Implant Care: A Qualitative StudyLauren McCray, BS
11:01 AM - 11:09 AMComparing remote programming of cochlear implants using two methods: portable laptop and remote hosted site.Amy Han-Chi Ng, MSc
11:09 AM - 11:20 AMQ&A
11:20 AM - 11:30 AMPassing Period
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMConcurrent Session 2-1 Quality of Life and Social Functioning in CI RecipientsKeri Colio, AuD and Michael Cohen, MDEnsemble D, E, F, G
11:31 AM - 11:39 AMPatient-centered development of cochlear implantation living guidelines: enhancing care through lived experienceCamille Dunn, PhD
11:39 AM - 11:47 AMQuality of Life Results for Children with Single-Sided Deafness as Reported by Parents in a Multicenter Clinical Trial of Cochlear ImplantationJill Firszt, PhD
11:47 AM - 11:55 AMThe role of pre-implantation cochlear implant outcome expectations on post-implantation decisional regret and satisfaction: A prospective pilot studyErin Harvey, MD
11:55 AM - 12:03 PMThe Cochlear Implant Quality of Life Digital Platform: Maximizing impact on clinical practice and patient careTheodore McRackan, MD, MSCR
12:03 PM - 12:11 PMCochlear Health as a Key Predictor of Post-Implantation Quality of Life in Cochlear Implant RecipientsAmit Walia, MD, MSCI
12:11 PM - 12:19 PMDoes Hearing-related Quality of Life Predict Decision to Pursue Cochlear Implantation?Donald Tan, MD
12:19 PM - 12:30 PMQ&A
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMConcurrent Session 2-2 Panel Artificial Intelligence in Cochlear Implant Care: Hype or Revolution?David R. Friedland, MD, PhDMomentum A, B, C
Panelists: Nancy Young, MD, FACS, FAAP; Jamie Jensen, AuD; Matthew G. Crowson, MD; Joshua Stohl, PhD
12:15 PM - 12:30 PMQ&A
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMConcurrent Session 2-3 Parent and Caregiver Perspectives in Pediatric Hearing Loss [Tier 1 Credit]Sarah Coulthurst, AuD and Brittney Sprouse, AuDMomentum E, F, G
11:31 AM - 11:39 AMParent Coaching Education: It's Not Happening!Alliete Alfano, PhD, CCC-SLP
11:39 AM - 11:47 AMReducing Parent Barriers to Cochlear ImplantationKristina Willis, AuD
11:47 AM - 11:55 AMThe Pediatric Cochlear Implant Skills Review: An Assessment of Reliability and ValidityCassandra Bosworth, AuD
11:55 AM - 12:03 PMFostering Joy in Families with Children Who are Deaf/Hard of HearingSusan Gibbons, AuD
12:03 PM - 12:11 PMThe Vermont Parent Infant Program (PIP) Experience with Language Assessments for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Children Birth to 3 Years of AgeLinda Hazard, EdD
12:11 PM - 12:19 PMParental Beliefs and Self-Efficacy in Early Hearing Loss Intervention: A Cross-Cultural ComparisonEun Kyung Jeon, AuD, PhD
12:19 PM - 12:30 PMQ&A
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch with Exhibitors
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMConcurrent Session 3-1 Machine Learning and AI Applications in Cochlear ImplantationAdam Thompson-Harvey, MD and Stephanie Moody-Antonio, MDEnsemble D, E, F, G
1:31 PM - 1:39 PMUsing Machine Learning to Predict Cochlear Implant Candidacy from Pure Tone ThresholdsGavriel D. Kohlberg, MD
1:39 PM - 1:47 PMAutomatic Pre-Operative Scalae Segmentation and Quantification using Synchrotron Radiation Phase-Contrast ImagingAshley Micuda, PhD
1:47 PM - 1:55 PMEvaluating intracochlear new tissue formation following cochlear implantation using ultra high-resolution CT and Transimpedance Matrix measurementsWendy Huinck, PhD
1:55 PM - 2:03 PMUtilization of CT Imaging Software to Analyze Electrode Positioning and Cochlear Anatomy in Cochlear ImplantationKalena Liu, BS
2:03 PM - 2:11 PMClinical application of Otoplan and Anatomy Based Fitting: A Review of 5 patients; experiences hearing with maps derived from MED-EL Anatomy Based Fitting technology, including video of candid, unsolicited feedback.Cache Pitt, AuD
2:11 PM - 2:19 PMUsing Machine Learning and Multifaceted Preoperative Measures to Predict Adult Cochlear Implant Outcomes: A Prospective Pilot StudyAaron Moberly, MD
2:19 PM - 2:30 PMQ&A
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMConcurrent Session 3-2 Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative MedicineMichael Hoa, MD and Colin Driscoll, MDMomentum A, B, C
1:31 PM - 1:39 PMGene therapy for spiral ganglion neuron regenerationJudith Kempfle, MD
1:39 PM - 1:47 PMCurrent Gene Therapy in Mice and Human with Impact on Cochlear ImplantsXue Liu, MD, PhD
1:47 PM - 1:55 PMHearing and Language Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Comparative Study of cCMV, Genetic, Radiological, and Unknown EtiologiesPascal Escobar, BS
1:55 PM - 2:03 PMNeuropsychological Functioning in Children with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Undergoing Cochlear Implantation EvaluationRachel Landsman, PsyD
2:03 PM - 2:11 PMSerum Level Of MMP-9 And Its Genetic Polymorphism As A Biomarkers Of Neuroplasticity In Prelingual Deafness Treatment By Cochlear ImplantationMonika Matusiak, MD, PhD
2:11 PM - 2:19 PMStria Vascularis Integrity and Macrophage Quantification in Implanted Human Temporal BonesAdam Xiao, MD, PhD
2:19 PM - 2:30 PMQ&A
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMConcurrent Session 3-3 Speech Perception and Auditory Processing in CI UsersSue Archbold, PhD, Hon LLD and C. Scott Brown, MDMomentum E, F, G
1:31 PM - 1:39 PM
1:39 PM - 1:47 PMWord Recognition Outcomes for Implanted Hearing Devices in Patients with Retrocochlear SchwannomaEmily Francisco, AuD
1:47 PM - 1:55 PMPre-implantation Predictors of Binaural Summation Benefit Following Cochlear ImplantationLia Herzig, BS
1:55 PM - 2:03 PMImpact of Frequency Mismatch and Electrode Positioning of Speech Perception Outcomes in Post-Lingual Cochlear Implant Patients: A Retrospective Analysis from a Randomized TrialPhoebe Ramos Yanine, MD
2:03 PM - 2:11 PMEffects of Direct Streaming vs External Audio on Musical Preferences Among Cochlear Implant RecipientsValora Wong, BA
2:11 PM - 2:19 PMMusical Consonance-Dissonance Clinical ApplicationCharles Limb, MD
2:19 PM - 2:30 PMQ&A
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMCoffee Break with Exhibitors
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMConcurrent Emerging Technologies Session 1-1 - The Social Proof Effect: How Robotic Assistance is Influencing Patient Choice and CI Program GrowthIntroducer: Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBA
Katrina R. Stidham, M.D.
Wade Colburn
Ensemble D, E, F, G
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMConcurrent Emerging Technologies Session 1-2 - Development of a Gene Therapy for Otoferlin Gene-mediated Hearing Loss [No CME Credit Provided]Introducer: Charles Limb, MD
Akouos - Brian Lin, MD
Regeneron - Carleton Eduardo Corrales, MD
Momentum A, B, C
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMConcurrent Emerging Technologies Session 1-3 - Amazon Devices and Prime Video Accessibility Features for Customers with Hearing LossIntroducer: Donna Sorkin, MA
Peter Korn
Lakshmi Ziskin
Momentum E, F, G
3:30 PM - 3:40 PMPassing Period
3:40 PM - 4:40 PMConcurrent Poster Highlight Session PH-1 Medical | Surgery Kevin Zhan, MDEnsemble D, E, F, G
3:41 PM - 3:45 PM3D-CT Based Virtual Endoscopy for Pre-Operative Evaluation in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation; a new cost-effective imaging Modality.Mahmoud F. Mandour, MD, PhD
3:46 PM - 3:50 PMOutcomes and Considerations of Cochlear Implantation in Patients with Incomplete Partition Type-III Malformation: A Scoping ReviewSagar Vasandani, BA
3:51 PM - 3:55 PMImportance Of Preoperative High Resolution Computed Tomography Temporal Bone In The Orientation Of The Cochlea And Its Relation To Intraoperative Difficulties In Cochlear Implantation - Predicting The Grades Of DifficultyDiva Sharma, MBBS, MS
3:56 PM - 4:00 PMAutoART IPG-effect as a measure of cochlear health in CI-patients treated with dexamethasone via an intracochlear catheterJennifer L. Spiegel, MD
4:01 PM - 4:05 PMPerformance of a new active transcutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant system; 3 months follow-upDennis Lindholm, CTM
4:06 PM - 4:10 PMCombined Endolymphatic Sac Decompression and Cochlear Implantation in Refractory Meniere's DiseaseAlma Jukic, BA
4:11 PM - 4:15 PMComparisons of Intraoperative Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Thresholds and Post-Operative Cochlear Implant Programming ParametersViral Tejani, AuD, PhD
4:16 PM - 4:20 PMFeasibility of intraoperative electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholdsRivka Bornstein, AuD
4:21 PM - 4:25 PMCochlear Implant Impedance Variability Across Different Electrodes- in a Large Neurotology Private PracticeRachel Goffeney, AuD
4:31 PM - 4:35 PMImplanting Outside the Box: A Complex Pediatric Case StudyJolie Fainberg, AuD
4:36 PM - 4:40 PMProtecting Cochlear Structures with Flexible Electrodes: A New Focus on Scala Position Using the 'Electrode Contact View'Franz-Tassilo Müller-Graff, MD
3:40 PM - 4:40 PMConcurrent Poster Highlight Session PH-2 Audiology | PerformanceMichelle Kraskin, AuDMomentum A, B, C
3:41 PM - 3:45 PMExamining Impact of Pre-Implantation Hearing Aid Use in ChildrenMelissa R. Henry, AuD
3:46 PM - 3:50 PMFocused Stimulation Enhances Music Sound Quality in Cochlear Implant Recipients: Findings from a Feasibility StudyNaomi B. H. Croghan, PhD, AuD
3:51 PM - 3:55 PMExploring the Relationship Between Pre-Operative Cognitive Performance on the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status for Hearing Impaired Individuals and One-Year Post-Implantation Speech Perception Outcomes in Adult Cochlear Implant UsersAmrita K. Singh, MSc
3:56 PM - 4:00 PMIncreasing Program Efficiency through Shared Medical Appointments for Cochlear Implant CandidatesRegan Everiss Weaver, AuD
4:01 PM - 4:05 PMAsymmetric Hearing Loss Performance as Function of Demographics and Mapping Techniques. What Is Most Impactful To Maximize Outcomes in Adult Population?Katie Plum, AuD
4:06 PM - 4:10 PMComparing remote programming of cochlear implants using two methods: portable laptop and remote hosted site.Amy Han-Chi Ng, MSc
4:11 PM - 4:15 PMFactors Associated with Access to Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: A Single Institution StudySharanya Thodupunoori, BS
4:16 PM - 4:20 PMSurvey of Cochlear implant users: Use, satisfaction, and benefitsThomas Powers, PhD
4:21 PM - 4:25 PMComparing Self-Perceived Temperament In Adolescents With Cochlear Implants To Their ParentsHannah Wittenback, BS
4:26 PM - 3:30 PMEarly Activation in young and adult CI users; insights from 1000 cases in QuebecOlivier Beaulieu, MD
4:31 PM - 4:35 PMLongitudinal Evaluation of Audiological Outcomes after Cochlear Implantation for Patients Qualifying in Quiet and in NoiseAndrew Steiner, BS
4:36 PM - 4:40 PMInvestigating the Combined Detrimental Effects of Noise Exposure and Electrode Insertion Trauma for Hearing Preservation OutcomesKayla Minesinger, BSE
3:40 PM - 4:40 PMConcurrent Poster Highlight Session PH-3 RehabilitationSamantha Levy, MA, EdMMomentum E, F, G
3:41 PM - 3:45 PMTheory of Mind and Written LanguageConnie Mayer, EdD
3:46 PM - 3:50 PMVariability in Perceived Pragmatic Language Skills in Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children: The Role of Assessment Type.Holly C. Lind-Combs, PhD
3:51 PM - 3:55 PMDevelopment of Educational Materials for Parents on Hearing Loss Progression and Management in Children with Congenital CytomegalovirusEun Kyung Jeon, AuD
3:56 PM - 4:00 PMAchieving Early Implantation: Australian Delivery of Comprehensive Cochlear Implant CareJaime Leigh, PhD
4:01 PM - 4:05 PMVocabulary Intervention for Children who are Deaf or Hard of HearingCasey Reimer, PhD
4:06 PM - 4:10 PMCochlear Implant Services MatterSue Archbold, PhD
4:11 PM - 4:15 PMStress and Psychosocial Adjustment in Young Adults Implanted During ChildhoodWilliam Kronenberger, PhD
4:16 PM - 4:20 PMThe Relationship Between Music Quality of Life and Generic Quality of Life in Adult CI RecipientsSophia Heussner, BS
4:21 PM - 4:25 PMSocial Media Analysis Of Hearing Loss: A Study on Perception of American Sign Language and Cochlear ImplantsSameer Siddiqui, BS
4:26 PM - 3:30 PMThe Relationship Between Music Aptitude and Complex Auditory Performance in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal Hearing ListenersMichelle Zhang, BS
4:31 PM - 4:35 PMExploring consequences of changes in Cochlear implant care from a hospital strategic- and health care payer perspective - Real-world Data and Discrete Event Simulation of the CI clinical process of a Dutch CI centerWendy Huinck, PhD
4:36 PM - 4:40 PMTime to Peak Speech Recognition in Older Adult Cochlear Implant RecipientsHailey Kingsbury, MA
4:40 PM - 5:40 PMPoster Session South Prefunction
5:40 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome ReceptionEnsemble A, B, C & South Prefunction
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025[Note: All times reflect Eastern Time (ET)]
TIMETITLEModerators/PresentersLocation
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMIndustry Satellite Symposium - Cochlear: Pioneering Progress: Innovation and Patient-Centric Care in the Implantable Hearing Industry​ [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
8:30 AM - 8:40 AMPassing Period
8:40 AM - 9:30 AMACI Alliance Research, Advocacy and Awareness Initiatives: Moving the Field Forward Ensemble D, E, F, G
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote Address: Single-Sided Deafness and Frequency Allocation in Cochlear ImplantationProf. Em. Paul Van de Heyning, MD, PhDEnsemble D, E, F, G
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMCoffee Break with Exhibitors
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMConcurrent Session 4-1 Enhancing Cochlear Implant Outcomes: Innovations in Assessment, Training, and Patient Support Cedric Pritchett, MD and Kara Schvartz-Leyzac, AuD, PhDEnsemble D, E, F, G
10:31 AM - 10:39 AMHigh-resolution Flat-panel CT Analysis of Intrascalar Cochlear Implant Electrode PositionCharles J. Limb, MD
10:39 AM - 10:47 AMUse of SoundSuccess; Computer-based Auditory Training Platform in New Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients: Design and Early Outcomes from a Randomized Clinical TrialJames R. Dornhoffer, MD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMEnhancing Clinical Efficiency Through App-Based Self-Assessments of Adult Cochlear Implant PatientsLaura Campos, AuD, PhD
10:55 AM - 11:03 AMIntegration of Behavioral Health on Pediatric CI Teams: Logistics for AdvocacyMichael Hoffman, PhD
11:03 AM - 11:11 AMThe Effects of Etiology on the Electrode-Neuron Interface in (ENI) in Cochlear Implant UsersCaylin R. McCallick, AuD
11:11 AM - 11:19 AMAssessing clinical efficiency and outcomes using Cochlear America's population mean mapping strategy at activationRachel Petrie, AuD
11:19 AM - 11:27 AMCochlear Implant Mentorship For Improved Patient OutcomesCyndi Trueheart, AuD
11:27 AM - 11:35 AMEfficacy of Aural Rehabilitation in Improving Open Set Word Recognition After Cochlear Implant ActivationBlair Richlin, MS, CCC-SLP
11:35 AM - 11:41 AMIndividualized, App-Based Phoneme Training for Adult CI Users at HomeNikki Philpott, MSc
11:42 AM - 12:00 PMQ&A
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMConcurrent Session 4-2 Panel Stump the Experts [Tier 1 Credit]Daniel Zeitler, MD and Meredith Holcomb, AuDMomentum A, B, C
Panelists: Esther Vivas, MD; Teddy McRackan, MD, MSCR; Doug Sladen, PhD; Lisa Goldin, PhD; Rachel Landsman, PsyD; Jenna Voss, PhD, CED, LSLS Cert AVEd
11:45 AM - 12:00 PMQ&A
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMConcurrent Session 4-3 Healthcare Disparities and Socioeconomic Factors in CI AccessCamille Dunn, PhD and Kenneth H. Lee, MD, PhDMomentum E, F, G
10:31 AM - 10:39 AMRevising Readability: Giving Healthcare Literacy an A+Carrie Brollier, MS
10:39 AM - 10:47 AMRemote care for cochlear implant services: Benefits and considerationsNoelle E. Roth, AuD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMThe impact of mandated universal screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus: The Minnesota experience.Anisa Carlson, BA
10:55 AM - 11:03 AMIt’s about time: Travel times for attending follow-up appointments using public transportation in urban settings.James Mahshie, PhD
11:04 AM - 11:16 AMQ&A
11:24 AM - 11:28 AMSociodemographic Disparities in Cochlear Implant Eligibility and Hearing Aid Utilization at an Urban County HospitalAaron Nguyen, BS, BA
11:28 AM - 11:36 AMHousing Insecurity is Associated with Delayed Access to Cochlear Implant Services: A Cohort Study on Social Determinants of HealthMichelle Noel, LICSW
11:36 AM - 11:44 AMAssessment of Attrition Patterns in Cochlear Implant Clinical Research: An Analysis of Sociodemographic and Audiologic VariablesAmanda Sloop, AuD
11:44 AM - 11:52 AMAccess to Cochlear Implant Services for Spanish Speaking Patients in the United States of America.Alejandra Ullauri, AuD, MPH
11:52 AM - 12:00 PMQ&A
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLunch with Exhibitors
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMConcurrent Session 5-1 Cochlear Implant Mapping, Programming, and Optimization 1 [Tier 1 Credit]Chrisanda Sanchez, AuD and Andrew McCall, MDMomentum A, B, C
1:01 PM - 1:09 PMInsights on Programming Cochlear Implants After Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation and Acoustic Neuroma Removal: A Five Year ReviewSandra Porps, AuD
1:09 PM - 1:17 PMImproving CI performance and satisfaction by mitigating frequency-to-place mismatch in CI recipients with single-sided and asymmetrical hearing loss.: A double-blind study.Allison Biever, AuD
1:17 PM - 1:25 PMHow to Make Electrically Evoked Stapedial Reflex Thresholds Your Go-To Tool: A Hands-On Tutorial for Cochlear Implant CliniciansCoral Dirks, AuD, PhD
1:25 PM - 1:33 PMCochlear Implant Listeners Benefit From Training With Time-Compressed Speech, Even At Advanced AgesAmara C. Ezenwa, AuD
1:33 PM - 1:41 PMApical electrode modiolar proximity significantly influences CI outcomes in postlingually deafened adultsRené Gifford, PhD
1:41 PM - 1:49 PMAnatomy-based fitting in newly implanted cochlear implant users: is it worth the effort?Anja Kurz, PD, PhD
1:49 PM - 2:00 PMQ&A
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMConcurrent Session 5-2 Cognitive and Executive Functioning Joni Doherty, MD and Angela Peng, MDMomentum E, F, G
1:01 PM - 1:09 PMAssociation between cochlear implants and dementia in severe-to-profound hearing loss patients: results from the National Insurance Service Survey 2010-2020Young-Soo Chang, MD, PhD
1:09 PM - 1:17 PMSpeed of Information Processing and Language Outcomes of Young Adults Implanted During ChildhoodWilliam G. Kronenberger, PhD
1:17 PM - 1:25 PMIs MoCA-HI scores predictive of cochlear implant hearing outcome?Nofrat Schwartz, MD
1:25 PM - 1:33 PMRelationships Between Executive Functioning, Listening Fatigue, and Speech Understanding in Noise in Individuals with Hearing LossDorothy White, PhD
1:33 PM - 1:41 PMEffects of Patient Driven Learning on Cochlear Implant Device LiteracyRegina Presley, AuD
1:41 PM - 1:49 PMEfficacy of Cogmed working memory training program in improving working memory and language in children who are Deaf and hard of hearingSneha Bharadwaj, PhD
1:49 PM - 2:00 PMQ&A
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum: Part 1 - PediatricsModerator: Amy Lynn Birath, AuDEnsemble D, E, F, G
1:00 PM - 1:30 PMOutcomes of and Intervention for Children with Cochlear Implants Who Have Single-sided DeafnessSandra Hancock, MS, CCC-SLP; Brittany Wuebbles, AuD, CCC-A; Adrienne Stewart, MS, CED
1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOutcomes of and Intervention for Children with Cochlear Implants Who Have Hearing Loss and Additional DiagnosesBlair Richlin, MS, CCC-SLP; Becky Clem, MA, CCC-SLP
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMQ&A
2:00 PM - 2:30 PMCoffee Break with Exhibitors
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMConcurrent Session 6-1 Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Outcomes 1Alexandra Arambula, MD and Jordan McNair, AuDMomentum A, B, C
2:31 PM - 2:39 PMPredictors of Cochlear Implant Sound QualityKatelyn Berg, AuD, PhD
2:39 PM - 2:47 PMProgramming parameters in patients who received a CI following Head and Neck Radiotherapy TreatmentMaryann Flores Zurrica, AuD
2:47 PM - 2:55 PMUnderstanding Cochlear Implant Referral Patterns with Expanded Candidacy CriteriaKylie Johnson, BA
2:55 PM - 3:03 PMPredicting Long-Term Cochlear Implant Performance at 3 Months Post-ActivationAnsley Kunnath, BA
3:03 PM - 3:11 PMBoothless Screening as a Novel Approach to Identifying Cochlear Implant CandidatesTina Marks, AuD
3:11 PM - 3:19 PMImpact of deep neural network noise reduction on adult cochlear implant candidacy evaluationAniket Saoji, PhD
3:19 PM - 3:30 PMQ&A
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMConcurrent Session 6-2 Hearing Preservation and Electrode DesignVivian Kaul, MD and Kristen Lewis. AuDMomentum E, F, G
2:31 PM - 2:39 PMComparing Lateral Wall and Perimodiolar Electrodes For Hearing Preservation and PerformanceTravis Dunn, MD
2:39 PM - 2:47 PMEvaluating the Efficacy of Two Novel Compounds for Cochlear Implant Trauma using an Ex Vivo ModelDavid Elisha, BS
2:47 PM - 2:55 PMDoes Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Design Affect Audiologic Outcomes? A Systematic Review and Meta AnalysisMohamed Faisal Kassir, BS
2:55 PM - 3:03 PMVariables influencing the performance benefits with electric-acoustic stimulation versus electric stimulation aloneLauren N. Leclerc, AuD
3:03 PM - 3:11 PMResults of a prospective, multicenter trial examining acoustic hearing preservation and efficacy outcomes in Slim Modiolar (632) recipients with sloping high-frequency hearing lossSarah Mowry, MD
3:11 PM - 3:19 PMIndividualized Cochlear Implantation - First Experience With A New 34 mm Electrode For Patients With Very Long CochleaeAndrea Schreier, MD
3:19 PM - 3:30 PMQ&A
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum: Part 2 - AdultsModerator: Cyndi Trueheart, AuDEnsemble D, E, F, G
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMOutcomes of and Intervention for Adults with Cochlear Implants Who Have Single-sided DeafnessDan Zeitler, MD, FACS; Rebecca Piper, MS, CCC-SLP; Molly Schoenfeld, MS, CCC-SLP
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMOutcomes of and Intervention for Adults with Cochlear Implants Who Have Hearing Loss and Additional DiagnosesRichard Gurgel, MD; Michelle Havlik, MHS; Lindsay Zombek, MS
3:30 PM - 3:45 PMQ&A
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMCoffee Break with Exhibitors
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum Break
4:00 PM - 5:10 PMConcurrent Session 7-1 Single-Sided Deafness and Cochlear Implant Solutions - PediatricsFred Telischi, MD and Michael Scott, AuDMomentum A, B, C
4:01 PM - 4:09 PMConsiderations in Programming Cochlear Implants for Young Children with Single-Sided Deafness: A Case StudySusan Gibbons, AuD
4:09 PM - 4:17 PMOutcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children with Single-Sided Deafness in a Multicenter Clinical TrialJill Firszt, PhD
4:17PM - 4:25 PMSpatial Speech-in-Noise Assessment in Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness ListenersDavid Faller, BA
4:25 PM - 4:33 PMOutcomes for single-sided-deafness cochlear-implant users with shifted frequency assignments to reduce interaural frequency mismatchJoshua Bernstein, PhD
4:33 PM - 4:41 PMOptimizing Patient Guidance and Clinician Support Regarding Audiological Management for Children with Single-sided DeafnessJennifer Harris, AuD
4:41 PM - 4:49 PMChallenges and Management in Cochlear Implant Use for Children with Single-Sided Deafness: Insights from Case StudiesKathryn Tonkovich, AuD, PASC, F-AAA
4:49 PM - 5:10 PMQ&A
4:00 PM - 5:10 PMConcurrent Session 7-2 Panel: The Next Frontier: Balancing Ethics and Innovation in Cochlear Implant TechnologyMolly Smeal, AuDMomentum E, F, G
Panelists: Jan Larky, AuD; Gabrielle S. Watson, AuD; Matt Bush, MD; Ivette Cejas, PhD; Maura Cosetti, MD
4:50 PM - 5:10 PMQ&A
4:00 PM - 5:10 PMConcurrent Session 7-3 Cochlear Implants and the Aging Populations [Tier 1 Credit]Katelyn Berg, PhD and Michal Luntz, MDEnsemble D, E, F, G
4:01 PM - 4:09 PMDoes Age Impact Relative Performance on Clinical Speech Recognition Tests when Assessing Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Outcomes? Barak M. Spector, BS
4:09 PM - 4:17 PMCochlear implantation for single sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss in patients older than 60 yearsOlivia Boothby, AuD, CCC-A
4:17 PM - 4:25 PMCochlear Implantation Outcomes in Rural Patients Over the Age of 80 YearsAustin Rue, BA
4:25 PM - 4:33 PMBenefits of Cochlear Implant Use for Older Adults with Asymmetric Hearing lossSamantha Scharf, AuD
4:33 PM - 4:41 PMUtilizing the 5-Item Modified Frailty Index to Predict Postoperative Complications After Cochlear ImplantationJane Tong, MD
4:41 PM - 4:49 PMAuditory nerve synchrony predicts age-related declines in speech understanding in adult cochlear implant usersKara Schvartz-Leyzac, AuD, PhD
4:49 PM - 5:10 PMQ&A
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum Continue the Conversation
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025[Note: All times reflect Eastern Time (ET)]
TIMETITLEModerators/PresentersLocation
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMIndustry Satellite Symposium - MED-EL: Hear Us Out: Expanding Access and Personalizing Cochlear Implant Solutions [No CME Credit Provided] [Tier 1 Credit]Ensemble D, E, F, G
8:30 AM - 8:40 AMPassing Period
8:40 AM - 9:10 AMKeynote Panel: Advocating for Patient Access in Challenging TimesIntroduction: Donna L. Sorkin, MA
Moderator: Karl White, PhD
Ensemble D, E, F, G
Panelists: Shawn M. Stevens, MD; Alexandria Mestres, MSEd; Elaine Smolen, PhD, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd; Stephanie Moody-Antonio, MD; Kate Sinks, AuD, ABAC, CCC-A, F-AAA; Barbara Mellert, MPH
9:10 AM - 9:20 AMPassing Period
9:20 AM - 10:20 AMConcurrent Session 8-1 Panel: Global Hearing Healthcare and Cochlear Implant Access: Systems, Policies, and Practices Around the WorldJames E. Saunders, MD Ensemble D, E, F, G
Panelists: Lauren Dillard, PhD, MS; Byung Yoon Choi, MD; Mónica Rodríguez Valero, MD; Prof. Dr. Rajan Gunesh; Sue Archbold, PhD, Hon LLD
10:00 AM - 10:20 AMQ&A
9:20 AM - 10:20 AMConcurrent Session 8-2 Bone Conduction Implants and Single Sided DeafnessAdrien Eshraghi, MD and Jay Gantz, MDMomentum A, B, C
9:21 AM - 9:29 AMEvaluation of the Bonebridge Bone Conduction Implant 602in adults: efficacy and stability of audiological, surgical, and functional outcomesPiotr Skarzynski, MD, PhD
9:29 AM - 9:37 AMSurgical and Safety Outcomes of an Active Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Device in Children Aged 5-11 Years: a Multicenter Trial.Shawn M. Stevens, MD
9:37 AM - 9:45 AMAudiological outcomes of an active transcutaneous bone conduction implant in children aged 5-11 years: a multicenter trialViral Tejani, AuD, PhD
9:45 AM - 9:53 AMImpact of Frequency Mismatch and Modiolar Proximity on Speech Perception in Single-Sided Deafness Cochlear Implant PatientsPhoebe Ramos Yanine, MD
9:53 AM - 10:01 AMEarly outcomes for MedEl Bonebridge implantation in children 10 years old and youngerMoira McShane, AuD
10:01 AM - 10:09 AMEvaluating Cochlear Implantation in Single-Sided Deafness: a Multi-center Post-Approval StudyDaniel M. Zeitler, MD, FACS
10:09 AM - 10:20 AMQ&A
9:20 AM - 10:20 AMConcurrent Session 8-3 Tinnitus and Vestibular Implications in CI and Assistive Hearing DevicesKarl Doerfer, MD and Julie Arenberg, PhDMomentum E, F, G
9:21 AM - 9:29 AMUnderstanding Factors that are Associated with Patient Perceived Postoperative Vestibular Symptoms and their Impact on Low Frequency Hearing Preservation after Cochlear Implant SurgeryKeelin Fallon, BA
9:29 AM - 9:37 AMOutcomes for Pre-operative and Post-operative Vestibular Testing in Cochlear Implant PatientsMikayla Massa, AuD
9:37 AM - 9:45 AMReversing Cochlear Nucleus Maladaptive Plasticity via Customized Extracochlear Stimulation: A New Approach for Tinnitus TreatmentShufeng Li, MD
9:45 AM - 9:53 AMModern Search Analytics and Assistive Listening Devices: What are Patients Asking About Online?Benjamin J. Homer, BSc
9:53 AM - 10:01 AMSingle Center Experience with Active Transcutaneous Osseointegrated Auditory Implants in Children Under 12Nicole Raia, ScD
10:01 AM - 10:09 AMAn Assessment of the Binaural Benefits of Concurrent Cochlear Implantation and Vestibular Schwannoma ResectionZheng hong Tan, PhD
10:09 AM - 10:20 AMQ&A
10:20 AM - 10:30 AMPassing Period
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMConcurrent Session 9-1 Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Outcomes 2 [Tier 1 Credit]Hilary Gazeley, AuD and Alexandria Mestres, AuDEnsemble D, E, F, G
10:31 AM - 10:39 AMSpeech Perception Outcomes in Patients with Prolonged Unaided DeafnessMichael Scudder, BA
10:39 AM - 10:47 AMUtilizing the Auditory Nerve Test System as an Intraoperative Tool for Assessing Cochlear Implant Candidacy: A Retrospective EvaluationYisgav Shapira, MD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMHow the Minimum Speech Test Battery, Version 3 (MSTB-3) is changing practiceHeather L. Strader, AuD
10:55 AM - 11:03 AMClassification Performance of Spanish and English Word Recognition Testing to Identify Cochlear Implant CandidatesChrisanda Sanchez, AuD
11:03 AM - 11:11 AMWhen to refer children for a CI candidacy evaluation: A 60/60 guideline for pediatricsAndrea Warner-Czyz, PhD
11:11 AM - 11:19 AMAided QuickSIN Testing: Guidelines for Cochlear Implant ReferralLaura Campos, AuD, PhD
11:19 AM - 11:30 AMQ&A
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMConcurrent Session 9-2 Barriers to Cochlear Implant Care and Accessibility Ivette Cejas, PhD and Barbara Hecht, PhDMomentum A, B, C
10:31 AM - 10:39 AMCochlear Implants Benefit Adult Recipients Exceeding Labeled IndicationsCheyanne Allan, AuD
10:39 AM - 10:47 AMImproving cochlear implant access to older candidates with single-sided deafnessAllison Biever, AuD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMCochlear Implant Care Processes in the United States: Estimates from National Medicare ClaimsPeter Dixon, MD, MSc
10:55 AM - 11:03 AMPatient Navigators in Cochlear Implant Services: A Survey of Current Practices and UtilizationAchilles Kanaris, BS
11:03 AM - 11:11 AMIdentifying Barriers to Cochlear Implant SurgeryKristin Kozlowski, AuD
11:11 AM - 11:19 AMImproving cochlear implantation accessibility for various patient groupsVladislav Kuzovkov, PhD
11:19 AM - 11:30 AMQ&A
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMConcurrent Session 9-3 Cochlear Implant Mapping, Programming, and Optimization 2Lisa Goldin, PhD and Jolie Fainberg, AuDMomentum E, F, G
10:31 AM - 10:39 AMPsychoacoustic tuning curves in children and adults with cochlear implantsScott C. Aker, PhD
10:39 AM - 10:47 AMCochlear Implant Speech Processors and Post-Operative ComplicationsAlexandra M. Arambula, MD
10:47 AM - 10:55 AMAn Evaluation of the Relationship of Cochlear Implant Daily Use and Outcome Measures for Adults With Single-Sided DeafnessKari Smilsky, MCISc
10:55 AM - 11:03 AMUtilization of intraoperative heat map matrix to assess electrode position in Med-El cochlear implantsKatrina Stidham, MD
11:03 AM - 11:11 AMGenetic Evaluation of a Large Cohort of Pediatric Cochlear Implant Patients: Correlation with Outcomes Thore Schade-Mann, MD, PhD
11:11 AM - 11:19 AMImpact of Vestibular Schwannoma Management on Cochlear Implant Programming and OutcomesCourtney Kolberg, AuD
11:19 AM - 11:30 AMQ&A
11:30 - 11:40 AMPassing Period
11:40 AM - 12:40 PMConcurrent Session 10-1 Telehealth and Access Optimization [Tier 1 Credit]Lauren Lucas, AuD and Melissa Hurtado, AuDEnsemble D, E, F, G
11:41 AM - 11:49 AMTransforming the Clinical Care Pathway by Implementing Remote Care: An Evidence-Based Vision From Clinicians and UsersNikki Philpott, MSc
11:49 AM - 11:57 AMRemote Auditory Training to Improve Listening Comprehension of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersNaama Tsach, PhD
11:57 AM - 12:05 PMOptimizing the Adult Cochlear Implant Pre-Operative Model: Strategies for Enhancement and StreamliningSara Misurelli, AuD, PhD
12:05 PM - 12:13 PMCochlear Implant Candidacy Decision Support Tool Using Conjunctive ConsolidationShannon Lefler, AuD
12:13 PM - 12:21 PMImproving Patient Access To Cochlear Implant Care in a Large Private Practice: A Comparison of Two Standardized Programming ProtocolsSandra Porps, AuD
12:21 PM - 12:29 PMImproving Cochlear Implant Access for Underserved Pediatric Populations Through Trauma-Informed Care ApproachesBrittney Sprouse, AuD
12:29 PM - 12:40 PMQ&A
11:40 AM - 12:40 PMConcurrent Session 10-2 Electrophysiology and Neural Plasticity in CI UsersDoug Sladen, AuD and Esther Vivas, MDMomentum A, B, C
11:41 AM - 11:49 AMIntraoperative Electrocochleography Audiogram: Correlation with Postoperative Audiometric Results in Patients with Residual HearingKatrina Stidham, MD
11:49 AM - 11:57 AMBrain measures of selective attention to sentences in CI users is positively related to self-reported quality of hearing.Andrew Dimitrijevic, PhD
11:57 AM - 12:05 PMReading Code Utilization And Its Association To Neural Connectivity In Children With Cochlear ImplantsVincent Gracco, PhD
12:05 PM - 12:13 PMHOPING Registry: Investigating Neural Trajectories and Environmental Impact in the Deaf ConnectomeNabin Koirala, PhD
12:13 PM - 12:21 PMFewer drop alarms associated with a novel algorithm to analyze multi-frequency electrocochleography during cochlear implant electrode placement.Michael Harris, MD
12:21 PM - 12:29 PMThe Cochlear Microphonic as a Real-Time Electrophonic MicrophoneMatthew J. Wu, MD
12:29 PM - 12:40 PMQ&A
11:40 AM - 12:40 PMConcurrent Session 10-3 Advancements in Cochlear Implant Surgery and RoboticsRichard Gurgel, MD and Maura Cosetti, MDMomentum E, F, G
11:41 AM - 11:49 AMRobotics-Assisted Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Patients: Multicenter Trial of Usability and SafetyAlexander Claussen, MD
11:49 AM - 11:57 AMHuman vs. machine: first results of a new robotic device for electrode insertion during cochlear implantation in humans and a large animal model
11:57 AM - 12:05 PMComparing Cochlear Implant Outcomes between Robotic-Assisted and Manual Electrode Array Insertions: A Single Site ReviewSara Funatake, AuD
12:05 PM - 12:11 PMHigh resolution intraoperative guide for cochlear implant surgery using optical coherence tomographyPhoebe Ramos Yanine, MD
12:11 PM - 12:19 PMFirst Clinical Results of Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion in Cochlear ImplantationClemens Stihl, MD
12:19 PM - 12:27 PMRobotic-Assisted Cochlear Implantation Does Not Significantly Increase Operative Time: A Single-Institution ExperienceAdam Karkoutli, MD
12:27 PM - 12:35 PMRobotic electrode insertion during cochlear implantation with the new toolVladislav Kuzovkov, PhD
12:35 PM - 12:40 PMQ&A
12:40 PMMeeting Adjourns
1:00 PM - 3:30 PMMEEI Labs Field Trip (Post Conference - limited space)