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    NIDCD Speakers Bureau
            Welcome to the Speakers Bureau of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders!


Do you need a speaker for your school or community group? Our scientists are available to talk about a variety of topics on the normal and disordered processes of hearing and deafness, balance, voice, speech, and language.In addition, they can give overviews of the basic biology of the inner ear sensory system, as well as discuss specific research directions, careers in science, and training programs at NIH.How to Book a Free Educational SpeakerDepending on their individual schedules, our speakers are typically available Monday through Friday to present virtually.To book a speaker, please select a topic below and submit your request to Julie Christensen. Allow at least 4 weeks to make arrangements. We look forward to working with you!*This is a free service provided by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.*
      
      Profile of Melanie Barzik

          Melanie Barzik, Ph.D., Staff Scientist
            **Topic:**

Exploring the Thrills of Science: A Glimpse into Life at NIH**Audiences:**

High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Portraits of Elizabeth Cebul and Sophie Lear

          Elizabeth Cebul, Ph.D., Postdoctoral IRTA Fellow
            Presenting with Sophie Lear, Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow.

**Topic:**

Insights into Hearing and Balance through Zebrafish Research**Audience:**

High School
              Profile photo of Julie Christensen

          Julie Christensen, M.S., Research Audiologist
            **Topics:**

Understanding the Human Auditory System
	Understanding the Human Vestibular System**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Katharine Fernandez

          Katharine Fernandez, Au.D., Ph.D., Staff Scientist
            **Topic:**

Advancing Auditory Science from Bench to Bedside**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Michael Hoa

          Michael Hoa, M.D., Otolaryngology Surgeon-Scientist
            **Topics:**

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Loss
	How Does a Cochlear Implant Restore Hearing?
	What Is a Surgeon-Scientist?**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Matthew Kelley

          Matthew W. Kelley, Ph.D., Senior Investigator
            **Topic:**

Unlocking the Wonders of Hearing: Exploring the Inner Workings of the Ear**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Joshua M. Levy

          Joshua M. Levy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Clinical Director
            **Topic:**

The Connection Between Sinonasal Health and Your Sense of Smell**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Elyssa Monzack

          Elyssa Monzack, Ph.D., Deputy Scientific Director
            **Topic:**

Training Opportunities at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders**Audiences:**

High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Braulio Peguero

          Braulio Peguero, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow
            **Topics:**

How Does Your Sense of Hearing and Balance Work?
	From Hearing to Hearing Loss: How Aging and Environmental Factors Affect Hearing
	What Current Research Tells Us About The Sense of Hearing**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Amy Poremba

          Amy Poremba, Ph.D., Program Director
            **Topic:**

Exploring the Wonders of Sound: How Our Ears Help Us Hear!**Audience:**

Elementary/Middle School
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          Holly Storkel, Ph.D., Program Officer
            **Topic:**

Language Development and Language-Related Disorders in Preschool and Elementary School Children**Audiences:**

Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Dennis Winkler

          Dennis C. Winkler, Ph.D., Staff Scientist
            **Topics:**

What is Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)?
	What is Cryo-Electron Tomography (Cryo-ET)?
	A Tour of the NIDCD Advanced Imaging Core**Audiences:**

High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
              Profile photo of Christopher Zalewski

          Christopher Zalewski, Ph.D., Research Audiologist
            **Topics:**

Ears, Hearing, and Balance
	How We Hear, What Is Hearing Loss, and How We Can Protect Our Hearing**Audiences:**

Elementary/Middle School
	High School
	Adults - General Public
	Adults - Researchers
	Adults - Health/Medical Professionals
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      October 16, 2023 COVID-19
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