AHS 2010
The International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening
Cernobbio (Como Lake), Italy
June 10-12, 2010
www.AHS2010.polimi.it
This conference will be the first International meeting entirely focused on a comprehensive spectrum of issues and disciplines related to early identification and treatment of auditory dysfunctions in adults and elderly.
The conference will include keynote addresses by top-notch scientists and clinicians as well as platform and poster presentations by colleagues from throughout the world. This event will also establish a truly international forum networking scientists, clinical researchers, technicians and health care professionals in the area of early intervention of adult hearing loss.
Topics:
Epidemiology of hearing loss in adults
Prevalence of hearing loss and auditory dysfunction
Basic research: Auditory neuroscience, Anatomy and physiology of the
auditory system, Acoustics and psychoacoustics, Speech perception:
psychophysical and physiological issues, Cognition, language, neural
plasticity, Modeling of the ear and hearing, Signal processing
Aging factors and degenerative neurologic disorders
Behavioral, Physiologic & Aetiological assessment
Screening methods and techniques
Risk factors & Susceptibility
Changes in speech, language and cognition
Assessment and treatment of speech and communication disorders
Hearing & balance problems
Intervention strategies
Development of Hearing Aids, fitting strategies
Development of hearing devices and instrumentation
Issues on education and training
Important dates:
Abstract submission: February 15, 2010;
Notification of acceptance: March 30, 2010;
Early registration and hotel reservation: April 15, 2010
For more information, please visit: www.AHS2010.polimi.it
Within the framework of the initiative AHEAD III Assessment of Hearing in the Elderly: Aging and Degeneration - Integration through Immediate Intervention, a project funded by the European Commission Research Programme, Area Health.