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Auditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models

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The Ninth "Mechanics of Hearing" Workshop
Oregon Hearing Research Center
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, USA
July 23 - 28, 2005

This will be the ninth meeting in the workshop series "Mechanics of Hearing", which have been held every three years, the last in Titisee, Germany, in 2002. Some history of and motivation for the series is given under history.

The aim of the workshop is to promote the integration of innovative theoretical and experimental aspects of basic auditory research in order to advance our understanding of the mechanics of cochlear function.

This workshop will provide an intimate, casual setting to present and discuss the most recent findings and theories of peripheral auditory function. We hope to bring together the leading researchers working at the molecular, cellular and cochlear levels, using biological, mathematical and engineering techniques. Contributions related to the mechanics of non-mammalian auditory and vestibular systems, as well as other mechanotransducing systems are also encouraged. In addition, graduate and postdoctoral students will find this a unique opportunity to discuss their work and ideas.

To ensure high-quality scientific interaction, the number of oral presentations will be limited to about 50, with priority being given to innovative and comprehensive results. Posters are also encouraged, but are limited to about 50 and are particularly suited for presentation by young researchers at doctoral and post-doctoral level. The proceedings, including open discussion sessions, will be published.

Accompanying persons are most welcome. The workshop will include a half-day excursion and a banquet dinner. Special excursions will be offered for accompanying persons depending on demand.

Upcoming deadlines:

• Abstract submission: November 1, 2004 (11:59pm Eastern Standard Time) - Registration required but not payment
• Notification of acceptance: November 30, 2004 (includes provisional list of participants and instructions for preparation of manuscript)
• Preliminary manuscript, registration payment, and hotel booking: March 30, 2005
• Distribution of program and manuscripts to delegates: May 31, 2005
• Start of Workshop and final manuscript: July 24, 2005

For more information, please contact hearmec@ohsu.edu .

We look forward to seeing you in Portland in 2005.

Alfred Nuttall,
For the Organizing Committee

International Organizing Committee:

• Jont Allen - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois
  
• Bill Brownell - Baylor College of Medicine, Dept of Otolaryn. & Commm Sci
  
• Nigel P. Cooper - MacKay Intitute of Communication & Neuroscience, Keele University
  
• Peter Dallos - Northwestern University, Auditory Res Lab
  
• Tony Gummer - Universitat Tubingen, Germany
  
• Sunil Puria - Stanford U, Dept of Mech Eng.
  
• Christopher Shera - Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary, Eaton-Peabody Lab of Auditory Physics
  
• Robert Withnell - Indiana U, Dept of Speech & Hearing Services
  

Local Organizing Committee:

• Alfred Nuttall - Oregon Hearing Research Center, Oregon Health and Science University
  
• Tianying Ren - Oregon Hearing Research Center, Oregon Health and Science University
  
• Karl Grosh - Dept. of Mech. Eng., University of Michigan
  
• Richard Walker - Oregon Hearing Research Center and Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
  
• Peter Gillespie - Oregon Hearing Research Center and Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
  
• Egbert de Boer - Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam