Who We Are
Since its inception, research at Boys Town National Research Hospital has made major contributions to the fields of hearing, communication and neurobehavioral research.
Because of our research, we know...
- How to screen newborn babies' hearing in the U.S. and across the globe
- How hearing aid technology helps adults and children hear and understand speech
- How children listen and learn in noisy environments
- How balance may impact how we learn and remember
What is Translational Research?
Translational research is research that translates from the lab to the clinical room. It has a direct impact to improvements in patient care.
Funding
Our research is funded by Boys Town National Research Hospital, federal research grants and from donations and support from our community.
Our Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities help support research.
- MEG and MRI imaging
- Anechoic chamber
- Audiology booths
- Technology core
- A/V booth
