Our Research

Research at the UCL Ear Institute is truly interdisciplinary. We have the most influential researchers in hearing and deafness in England and our research in this field is the most highly citied in the country (RAND bibliometric analysis).

Our research covers virtually all aspects of modern auditory research, from basic investigations in biophysics, cell biology and genetics, through to electrophysiology and computational neuroscience and cochlear implantation surgery and outcomes.

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Research Units

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Fellowships at the Ear Institute

Find out more about applying for a Fellowship at the Ear Institute.

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Principal Investigators

Find out more about our principal investigators, whose research covers virtually all aspects of modern auditory research, from biophysics to neuroscience.

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Recent Publications

Read the Ear Institute's recently published research papers.

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Postgraduate research degrees

What makes us exceptional is the interaction between our laboratories and scientists to create research that is both novel and distinct.

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PhD students

Find out more about our PhD and MDRes students, whose research covers a wide range of areas in audiology, otology and audiovestibular medicine.

Audiological Science MSc

NIHR-UCLH BRC Deafness and Hearing Problems Theme

The aim of this research theme is to develop and deliver targeted therapies to prevent deafness and to regenerate the hearing system.

evidENT

evidENT is a multidisciplinary research team within dedicated to developing the best research and researchers in ENT hearing and balance.

Funding

Research Facilities

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