Dr. Jason Galster - Research and Advancements in Hearing Technology

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Dr. Jason Galster is a recognized leader in hearing loss and cochlear implants. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Research at Advanced Bionics, a company that offers advanced cochlear implants for adults and children alike. He’s also an Adjunct Professor at Salus University and Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Galster is known for his innovation and research in audiology, starting his career back in 1999 as a research assistant. He refined his approach over a decade at Starkey Hearing Technologies, working as the Senior Manager of Audiology Research.

In this episode…

Both hearing aids and cochlear implants have gone through leaps and bounds of improvement in the past two decades. The archaic, clunky hearing aids of yesteryear are giving way to discreet, efficient models. Even cochlear implants are being made more comfortable and convenient for patients.

Leading the charge for these developments are companies like Advanced Bionics that create state-of-the-art cochlear implants. Their research team has been working hard to make these advancements, and they’re here to share what they’ve found.

On this episode of the ListenUp! podcast, Dr. Mark Syms invites Dr. Jason Galster, the Director of Clinical Research at Advanced Bionics, to discuss the development of cochlear implant technology. Dr. Galster discusses the need for standards in audiology to create a baseline for proper hearing. He then goes into detail about possible advancements on the horizon, including research on hearing aids and implants. They also take time to talk about Dr. Galster’s career and the mentors he’s had along the way.