Children with unilateral hearing loss have been noted to have an increased tendency to have educational or behavioral problems. I am investigating whether unilateral hearing loss is the cause of these problems, or whether other associated factors put these children at risk for problems in school. Related topics include the health-related quality of life in children with hearing loss, both unilateral and bilateral; and differences in auditory processing among children with unilateral hearing loss. My other research interests include topics within pediatric otolaryngology that intersect with clinical epidemiology and health services research. 

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Otitis media, choanal atresia, chronic middle ear disease, hearing loss in children, tonsillitis, sleep apnea, head and neck masses, airway problems in children, sinus, endoscopic sinus surgery

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I have been a mentor to medical students in the Summer research program, Gateway Explore curriculum, and Washington University Predoctoral TL1 program. In addition, I have mentored Audiology graduate students during their Capstone projects and mentored residents/fellows in the Otolaryngology T32 program, as well as during their research rotations. I am happy to collaborate with students and residents from other departments on multidisciplinary projects that involve Otolaryngology.