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  1. UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDIES, HONORS THESIS, RESEARCH ASSISTANTS AND WORK-STUDY STUDENTS.
  1. JOHN T. CHABORA (1968 - Princeton University)

    2. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Chabora, J. T. Effects of appetitive drive on evoked potentials in the cochlear nucleus and auditory cortex. J. Comp. Physiol. Psychol., 1969, 69, 355 – 361.
  2. PETER A. PRIDMORE (1970 – Monash University)

    3. Research: Saunders, J. C., Chen, C. S. & Pridmore, P, A. Reversal learning in Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna). Animal Behav., 1971, 19, 552 – 555.
  3. JOAN TEAGUE (1970 – Monash University)

    4. Research: Saunders, J. C., Teague, J., Slonim, D. & Pridmore, P. A. A position habit the monotreme Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna). Aust. J. Psychol., 1971, 23, 47 – 51.
  4. RICHARD JAMES (1971 – Monash University)

    5. Research: Saunders, J. C., Bock, G. R., James, R. & Chen, C. S. Effects of priming for audiogenic seizure on auditory evoked responses in the cochlear nucleus and inferior colliculus of BALB/c mice. Exp. Neurol., 1972, 37, 388 – 394.
  5. ELIZABETH HEPBURN (1971 - Monash University)

    6. Research: Hepburn, L. & Saunders, J. C. Hippocampal injections of magnesium pemolime and the extinction of a bar press response in rats. Psychopharmacol., 1972, 17, 157 – 162.
  6. ALAN R. TUCKER (1971 – Monash University)

    7. Research: Tucker, A. R. & Saunders, J. C. Conditioned suppression as a technique for study of auditory localization in the cat. Australian Psychological Society Meeting, Canberra, A.C.T., August, 1972.
  7. ROGER B. COLES, Ph.D. (1972 – Monash University)

    8. Research: Saunders, J. C., Coles, R. B. & Gates, G. R. The development of auditory evoked responses in the cochlear nuclei of the chick. Brain Res., 1973, 63, 59 – 74.
  8. KENNETH A. HIRSCH (1975 - University of Pennsylvania)

    9. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Hirsch, K. A. Changes in cochlear microphonic potentials after priming C57BL/6J mice at various ages for audiogenic seizures. J. Comp. Physiol. Psychol., 1976, 90, 212 – 220.
  9. PAGE V. ELSE (1976 - University of Pennsylvania)

    10. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Else, P. V. Pure-tone masking in the parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus). Trans. Am. Acad. Ophthal. Otolaryngol., 1976, 82, 356 – 362.
  10. SUSAN E. FAHRBACK, Ph.D. (1977 - University of Pennsylvania)

    11. Research: Saunders, J. C., Fahrback, S. E. & Bock, G. R. Frequency selectivity in the parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus) studied with narrow-band noise masking. Sensory Processes, 1978, 2, 80 – 89.
  11. RITA M. DENNY, Ph.D. (1977 - University of Pennsylvania)

    12. Research: Saunders, J. C., Denny, R. & Bock, G. R. Critical bands in the parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus). J. Comp. Physiol., 1978, 125, 359 – 365.
  12. ERIC J. SEIFERT, M. D. (1978 - University of Pennsylvania)

    13. Research: Bock, G. R. & Seifert, E. J. Developmental changes of susceptibility to auditory fatigue in young hamsters. Audiol., 1978, 193 – 203.
  13. MICHAEL L. GORAN, LLD (1978 - University of Pennsylvania)

    14. Research: Stanek, R., Bock, G. R., Goran, M. & Saunders, J. C. Age dependent susceptibility to auditory trauma in the hamster: Behavioral and electro-physiological consequences. Trans. Am. Acad. of Ophthal. Otolaryngol., 1977, 84, 465 – 472.
  14. ROBERT M. PALLONE, Ph.D. (1980 - University of Pennsylvania)

    15. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Pallone, R. M. Frequency selectivity in the parakeet studied by isointensity masking contours. J. Exper. Biol., 1980, 87, 331 – 340.
  15. SHAWN MEDDOCK (1981-University of Pennsylvania)

    16. Research: Work-study research.
  16. RISA FRIEDMAN MILLOT (1981 - University of Pennsylvania)

    17. Research: Work Study: Effects of noise on hearing.
  17. STEVEN L. WEISMAN, M. D. (1982 - University of Pennsylvania)

    18. Research: Independent Studies: Auditory brainstem activity in the mouse.
  18. ROBERT M. SUMMERS, M. D. (1982 - University of Pennsylvania)

    19. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Summers, R. M. Auditory structure and function in the mouse middle ear: An evaluation by SEM and capacitive probe. J. Comp. Physiol., 1982, 46, 517 – 515.
  19. JON STAHL, M. D./Ph.D. (1983 - University of Pennsylvania)

    20. Research: Auditory nerve recordings in birds.
  20. CAROLYN A. BAHL, M. D. (1984 - University of Pennsylvania)

    21. Research: Saunders, J. C., Relkin, E. M., Rosowski, J. J. & Bahl, C. Changes in middle-ear input admittance during postnatal auditory development in chicks. Hear. Res., 1986, 24, 227 –235.
  21. JOSEPH A. LOCALA, M. D. (1986 - University of Pennsylvania)

    22. Research: Work Study: Audiogenic Seizure Behavior in Mice.
  22. CHARLES B. PERRY (1987 – University of Pennsylvania)

    23. Research: Honors Thesis in Electrical Engineering, Photomotion detector for measuring hair cell hair bundle motion.
  23. KENNETH KAZAHAYA, M. D. (1987 – University of Pennsylvania)

    24. Research: Honors Thesis in Electrical Engineering: Photomotion detector for measuring hair cell hair bundle motion.
  24. MICHAEL LANUTI, M. D. (1988 – University of Pennsylvania)

    25. Research: Work Study: Image Processing of Hair Cell Motion
  25. JENNIFER P. MOY (1989 - University of Pennsylvania)

    26. Research: Marsh, R. R., Xu, L., Moy, J. P. & Saunders, J. C. Recovery of the basilar papilla following intense sound exposure in the chick. Hear. Res., 1990, 46, 229 – 238.
  26. AILEEN HUANG, Ph.D. (1990 - University of Pennsylvania)

    27. Research: Senior Project: Hair cell micromechanics.
  27. DAVID M. RUBIN, M. D. (1991 - University of Pennsylvania)

    28. Research: Cohen, Y. E., Rubin, D. M. & Saunders, J. C. Middle-Ear development: I. Extra-stapedius response in the neonatal chick. Hear. Res., 1992, 58, 1 – 8.
  28. PAUL S. DIMITRI (1991 - University of Pennsylvania)

    29. Research: Szymko, Y.M., Dimitri, P. S. & Saunders, J. C. Stiffness of hair bundles in the chick cochlea. Hear. Res., 1992, 59, 241 – 249.
  29. DAVID P. FURMAN, M. D. (1992 - University of Pennsylvania)

    30. Research: Honors Thesis: Hair cell micromechanics.
  30. KIMBERLY A. FISHER (1993 – Brown University)

    31. Research: Saunders, J. C., Doan, D. E., Poje, C. P. & Fisher, K. A. Cochlear nerve activity after intense sound exposure in neonatal chicks. J. Neurophysiol., 1996, 76, 770 – 787.
  31. CARLOS E. LOPEZ-REYNA (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    32. Research: Lopez-Reyna, C. E., Bagla, R., Lombard, K. M. & Saunders, J.C. The development of a masking device for tinnitus patients. Proc. 14 Southern Biomed. Engin. Conf., 1995, 14, 9 – 11.
  32. RITU BAGLA (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    33. Research: Lopez-Reyna, C. E., Bagla, R., Lombard, K. M. & Saunders, J. C. The development of a masking device for tinnitus patients. Proc. 14 Southern Biomed. Engineer. Conf., 1995, 14, 9 – 11.
  33. KATHLEEN LOMBARD (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    34. Research: Lopez-Reyna, C. E., Bagla, R., Lombard, K. M. & Saunders, J. C. The development of a masking device for tinnitus patients. Proc. 14 Southern Biomed. Engineer. Conf., 1995, 14, 9 – 11.
  34. PETER IGIC (1996 - University of Pennsylvania)

    35. Research: Doan, D. E., Igic, P. & Saunders, J. C. Middle-ear development VII: Umbo velocity in the neonatal rat. J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 1996, 99, 1566 – 1572
  35. JONATHAN S. ERULKAR (1996-University of Pennsylvania

    36. Research: Erulkar, J. S., O'Brien, D. A. & Saunders, J. C. Hair bundle morphology on surviving hair cells of the chick basilar papilla exposed to intense sound. Scanning Micro., 1996, 10, 1127 – 1141.
  36. WILLIAM B. SAUNDERS (1996 – Virginia Technical Institute)

    37. Research: Doan, D. E., Saunders, W. T. & Saunders, J. C. Single-cell responses to sound motion in the rat primary auditory cortex. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1997, 20, 89.
  37. COREY E. VENTETUOLO (1998 – University of Pennsylvania)

    38. Research: Independent Studies: Rate-intensity functions in cochlear nerve fibers.
  38. TIM KYIN (1998 – University of Pennsylvania)

    39. Research: Senior Project: Otoacoustic emissions in the sound-damaged chick ear.
 
  1. THESIS STUDENTS
  1. G. RICHARD GATES, Ph.D. (1972 – Monash University)

    2. Research: Saunders, J. C., Coles, R. B. & Gates, G. R. The development of auditory evoked responses in the cochlear nuclei of the chick. Brain Res., 1973, 63, 59 – 74.
  2. EVAN M. RELKIN, Ph.D. (1979 - University of Pennsylvania)

    3. Research: Relkin, E. M. & Saunders, J. C. The development of tympanic membrane displacements in the hamster. Acta Otolaryngol., 1980, 90, 6 – 15.
  3. JOHN J. ROSOWSKI, Ph.D. (1979 - University of Pennsylvania)

    4. Research: Rosowski, J. J. & Saunders, J. C. Sound transmission through the avian interaural pathways. J. Comp. Physiol., 1980, 136, 183 – 190.
  4. RICHARD B. SCHWARTZ, M. D./Ph.D. (1983 - University of Pennsylvania)

    5. Research: Schwartz, R. B., Kushner, M. J. & Saunders, J. C. The relationship between regional cerebral blood flow and cortical evoked potentials in studies of the human cortical auditory system. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1984, 7, 119.
  5. STEVEN P. DEAR, Ph.D. (1984 - University of Pennsylvania)

    6. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Dear, S. P. Comparative morphology of stereocilia. In: R. Fay and G. Gourevitch (Eds.), Essays on Hearing in Honor of E. G. Wever. Groton, Connecticut: Amphora Press, 1983, pp. 175 – 197.
  6. MARK E. SCHNEIDER, Ph.D. (1986 - University of Pennsylvania)

    7. Research: Schneider, M. E., Cotanche, D. A., Fambrough, D. M., Saunders, J. C. & Matschinsky, F. M. Immunocytochemistry and quantitative studies of Na+/K+ ATPase distribution in the chick cochlea. Hear. Res., 1987, 31, 39 – 54.
  7. JAMES A. KALTENBACK, Ph.D. (1984 - University of Pennsylvania)

    8. Research: The spectral and temporal response patterns of single units in the chinchilla dorsal cochlear nucleus. Exp. Neurol., 1987, 96, 99 – 105.
  8. YVONNE M. SZYMKO, Ph.D. (1993 - University of Pennsylvania)

    9. Research: Szymko, Y. M. & Saunders, J. C. Transduction studies in isolated cells of the chick cochlea. Neurosci. Res. Comm., 1995, 16, 129 – 136.
  9. YALE COHEN, Ph.D. (1992 – University of Pennsylvania

    10. Research: Cohen, Y. E. & Saunders, J. C. The effect of acoustic overexposure on the tonotopic organization of the nucleus magnocellularis. Hear. Res., 1994, 81, 11 – 21.
  10. HENRY J. ADLER, Ph.D. (1993 - University of Pennsylvania)

    11. Research: Adler, H. J., Poje, C. P. & Saunders, J. C. Recovery of auditory function and structure in the chick after two intense pure tone exposures. Hear. Res., 1993, 71, 214 – 224.
  11. DARYL E. DOAN, Ph.D. (1997 - University of Pennsylvania)

    12. Research: Doan, D. E. & Saunders, J. C. Directional sound motion sensitivity in the rat primary auditory cortex. J. Neurophysiol., 1998, Submitted.
  12. R. KEITH DUNCAN (1999 – University of Pennsylvania)

    13. Research: Duncan, R. K., Hernandez, H. N. & Saunders, J. C. Relative stereocilia motion of chick cochlear hair cells during high-frequency water-jet stimulation. J. Aud. Neurosci., 1995, 1, 321 – 329.
  13. MARC D. EISEN (2000 – University of Pennsylvania)

    14. Research: Eisen, M. D., Duncan, R. K. & Saunders, J. C. Asymmetric motion of sensory hair bundles on tall hair cells in the chick cochlea. Hear. Res., 1998, Submitted.
 
  1. ROTATION STUDENTS
  1. KIMBERLY A. DOLGIN, Ph.D. (1981 - University of Pennsylvania)

    2. Research: Saunders, J. C., Dolgin, K. C. & Lowry, L. D. The maturation of frequency selectivity in C57BL/6J mice studied with auditory evoked response tuning curves. Brain Res., 1980, 187, 69 – 70.
  2. NICHOLAS COPPA, Ph.D. (1984 – University of Pennsylvania)

    3. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Coppa, N. The contributions of stereocilia, rootlet and cuticular plate injury to sensorineural hearing loss. In: M. J. Collins, T. J. Glattke & L. A. Harker (Eds.) Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, Treatment. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1986, pp. 29 – 58.
  3. KIRA BELKIN (1986 - University of Pennsylvania)

    4. Research: Researchg Rotation: Cochlear nerve function in birds.
  4. ANDREW OLSEN, Ph.D. (1991 - University of Pennsylvania)

    5. Research: Research Rotation: Recovery of auditory function.
  5. ADAM KOPPEL (1993 – University of Pennsylvania)

    6. Research: Research Rotation: Recovery of auditory function.
  6. J. WEISER, M.Sc. (1994 – University of Pennsylvania)

    7. Research: Independent Study: Calibration of electronic instrumentation.
  7. JAMES G. DAVIS, Ph.D. (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    8. Research: Davis, J. G., Oberholtzer, J. C., Burns, F. R., Saunders, J. C., Lee, A. M., Eberwine, J. H. & Greene, M. I. Use of the Teleost saccule to identify genes involved in inner ear function. DNA and Cell Biol., 1995, 14, 833 – 839.
  8. JONATHAN LIFSHITZ (1997 – University of Pennsylvania)

    9. Research: Lifshitz, J., Altman, K. & Saunders, J. C. Spatial distribution of cochlear nerve activity in the sound-damaged chick cochlea. J. Neurophysiol., 1998, In Preparation.
 
  1. MEDICAL STUDENTS
  1. LINDA L. RESTIFO, M. D./Ph. D. (1980 – University of Pennsylvania_

    2. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Restifo, L. L. Changes in auditory threshold sensitivity and frequency selectivity after noise exposure in neonatal C57 mice. Neurosci. Abs., 1979, 7, 251.
  2. WILLIAM HENRY, M. D. (1982 – University of Pennsylvania)

    3. Research: Brainstem electrical activity in the chick during acoustic overstimulation.
  3. PAUL TOPF, M. D. (1983 - University of Pennsylvania)

    4. Research: Sensory hair bundle morphology in the guinea pig cochlea.
  4. MICHAEL D. GUTTENPLAN, M. D. (1983 – University of Pennsylvania)

    5. Research: Threshold shift in the chick after pure-tone exposure.
  5. STEVEN W. CHEUNG, M. D. (1987 - University of Pennsylvania)

    6. Research: Cheung, S., Schneider, M. E. & Saunders, J. C. The isolated basilar papilla preparation for studying sensory hair micromechanics in the chick cochlea. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1987, 10, 182.
  6. OLIVER H. JENKINS, M. D. (1988 - Temple University)

    7. Research: Guttenplan, M., Jenkins, O. H. & Saunders, J. C. Structural changes in hair cells after incubation in tissue culture medium. Hear. Res., 1989, 43, 47 – 54.
  7. KARIN EVAN, M. D. (1990 – University of Pennsylvania)

    8. Research: Single – cell recordings from the chick brainstem.
  8. LOUIS J. RONDINELLA, M. D. (1991 – University of Pennsylvania)

    9. Research: Szymko, Y. M., Dimitri, P. S., Rondinella, L. J. & Saunders, J. C. Stiffness of hair bundles in the chick cochlea. Abs. Assoc. Res. .Otolaryngol., 1991, 14, 14.
  9. FREDERIC A. PUGLIANO, M. D. (1991 - University of Pennsylvania)

    10. Research: Pugliano, F. A., Pribitkin, E., Adler, H. J. & Saunders, J. C. Growth of evoked potential amplitude in neonatal chicks exposed to intense sound. Acta Otolaryngol., 1993, 113, 18 – 25.
  10. KENNETH KAZAHAYA, M. D. (1992-University of Pennsylvania)

    11. Research: Saunders, J. C., Adler, H. J., Cohen, Y. E., Smullen, S. & Kazahaya, K. Morphometric changes in the chick nucleus magnocellularis following acoustic overstimulation. J. Comp. Neurol., 1998, 390, 412 – 426.
  11. PAULA M. NELSON, M. D. (1992 - University of Pennsylvania)

    12. Research: Szymko, Y. M., Nelson, P. M., Kenealy, J. F. X. & Saunders, J. C. Stiffness loss and recovery in short hair cell sensory hair bundles following overstimulation at two locations on the chick basilar papilla. Abstracts of the Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1990, 13, 224.
  12. ROBERT B. BELSER, JR.., M. D. (1992 - University of Pennsylvania)

    13. Research: Sensory hair bundle stiffness on chick hair cells.
  13. SUSAN S. PAE, M. D. (1993 – University of Pennsylvania)

    14. Research: Pae, S. S. & Saunders, J. C. Intro-and extra-cellular calcium modulates stereocilia stiffness on chick cochlear hair cells. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., U.S.A., 1994, 91, 1153 – 1157.
  14. PHILIP A. POLLICE, M. D. (1993 - University of Pennsylvania)

    15. Research: Anatomic correlates of hair cell regeneration.
  15. DUANE A. SEWELL, M. D. (1994 - University of Pennsylvania)

    16. Research: Sewell, D. A., Poje, C. P. & Saunders, J. C. The effect of acoustic trauma on the DC endocochlear potential in the chick. Abs. Assoc. for Res. in Otolaryngol., 1994, 17, 198.
  16. PAUL B. SWANSON, M. D. (1994 - University of Pennsylvania)

    17. Research: Bigelow, D. C., Swanson, P. B. & Saunders, J. C. The effect of tympanic membrane perforation on umbo velocity in the rat. The Laryngoscope, 1996, 106, 71 – 76.
  17. LYNDA MONTGOMERY, M. D. (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    18. Research: Montgomery, L. G., Saunders, J. C. & Werner, Y. L. Effects of age and body size on auditory sensitivity in gekkonoid lizards. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1995, 18, 67.
  18. SHAWN SAFFORD, M. D. (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    19. Research: Safford, S. D., Igic, P. G., Saunders, J. C. & Werner, Y. L. Middle ear structure and function in juvenile and adult gekkonoid lizards. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1995, 18, 66.
  19. JOHN HSU, M. D. (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    20. Research: Hair cell micromechanics
  20. ROBERT T. HARVEY, M. D. (1995 - University of Pennsylvania)

    21. Research: Harvey, R. T., Duncan, R. K. & Saunders, J. C. Hair bundle impulse response to pulsed water jet stimuli. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1995, 18, 117.
  21. JEFFREY WOLF, M. D. (1996 - University of Pennsylvania)

    22. Research: Cochlear nerve recordings
  22. DOUGLAS O"BRIEN, M. D. (1996 – University of Pennsylvania)

    23. Research: O'Brien, D. A., Erulkar, J. S. & Saunders, J. C. The morphology of sensory hair bundles on short hair cells in the sound-exposed chick. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1996, 19, 100.
  23. LEE V. WESNER, M. D. (1996 - University of Virginia)

    24. Research: Hair cell molecular biology
  24. ERIC KEZARIAN, M. D. (1996 - University of Pennsylvania)

    25. Research: Middle-ear sound transmission in rodents
  25. ROY AMIR (1996 – University of Pennsylvania)

    26. Research: Endocochlear potentials in the chick cochlea.
  26. DAVID KAY, M. D. (1996 – University of Pennsylvania)

    27. Research: The effects of healed tympanic membrane perforations on umbo velocity in the rat. Annals Otol., Laryngol. Rhinol., 1998, In Press.
  27. ORVILLE DYCE, M. D. (1996 - University of Pennsylvania)

    28. Research: Low calcium breaks tip links and decreases in the relative motion between chick cochlear hair cell stereocilia. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1997, 20, 171.
  28. STEFAN K.-R. PLONTKE, M. D. - 1997

    29. Research: Plontke, S. K.-R., Lifshitz, J. & Saunders, J. C. Rate-intensity coding in the cochlear nerve of chick exposed to intense sound. J. Neurosci., 1998, Submitted.
  29. RICHARD LAWRENCE (1997 - Morehouse School of Medicine)

    30. Research: Cochlear nerve recordings.
  30. MARC DUBIN (1998 – University of Pennsylvania)

    31. Research: Sensory hair bundle morphology.
 
  1. RESIDENTS
  1. ROBERT STANEK, M. D. - 1975

    2. Research: Stanek, R., Bock, G. R., Goran, M. & Saunders, J. C. Age dependent susceptibility to auditory trauma in the hamster: Behavioral and electro-physiological consequences. Trans. Amer. Acad. Ophthalmol. Otolaryngol., 1977, 84, 465 – 472.
  2. LEE D. ROWE, M. D. - 1976

    3. Research: Anatomic correlates of acoustic trauma during the critical period of susceptibility.
  3. ERIC J. CARLSON, M. D. – 1976

    4. Research: Changes in hair cell population after noise exposure in neonatal mice.
  4. WILLIAM F. BANKS, M. D. - 1977

    5. Research: Banks, W. F., Saunders, J. C. & Lowry, L. D. Olivocochlear bundle activity recorded in awake cats. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1979, 87, 463 – 471.
  5. LAWRENCE W-C. TOM, M. D. - 1978

    6. Research: Detection of regional hair cell activity in the guinea pig by uptake of radioactive glucose.
  6. DEBORAH A. PERLSTEIN, M. D. - 1978

    7. Research: The effect of early auditory deprivation on cochlear nucleus evoked responses in mice.
  7. RICHARD J. LANE, M. D. - 1978

    8. Research: Detection of hair cell activity using C14-2DG labeling.
  8. ROBERT HOULIHAN, M. D. - 1979

    9. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Houlihan, R. Auditory evoked responses in neonatal chicks after auditory deprivation. J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 1977, 61, S59 – S60(A).
  9. ERIK W. NIELSON, M. D. - 1979

    10. Research: Scanning electron microscope evaluation of the hamster olfactory epithelium.
  10. KIRK D. TOLHURST, M. D. - 1980

    11. Research: SEM evaluation of the noise-damaged chick cochlea.
  11. DAVID A. ZWILLENBERG, M. D. - 1980

    12. Research: Zwillenberg, D., Konkle, D. F. & Saunders, J. C. Measures of middle-ear admittance during experimentally induced changes in middle-ear volume in the hamster. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1981, 89, 856 – 860.
  12. TERRY J. GARFINKLE, M. D. - 1981

    13. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Garfinkle, T. J. Peripheral physiology I. In: J. F. Willott (Ed.), The Auditory Psychobiology of the Mouse. Springfield of the Mouse. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas, 1983, pp. 131 – 168.
  13. JEFFREY B. RUBINSTEIN, M. D. - 1981

    14. Research: Rubinstein, J. B. & Saunders, J. C. Th effects of tympanic membrane perforation on auditory evoked activity and audiogenic seizure behavior in neonatal C57BL/6J mice. Transaction Penn. Acad. Ophthalmol. Otolaryngol., 1983, 36, 52 – 56.
  14. LIONEL-RODRIGUEZ LUGO, M. D. – 1982

    15. Research: Evoked response threshold shifts after noise exposure in the alligator lizard.
  15. SCOTT D. SPAGNOLI, M. D. - 1983

    16. Research: Spagnoli, S. D. & Saunders, J. C. Threshold sensitivity and frequency selectivity measured with round window whole nerve actin potentials in the awake, restrained chinchilla. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1987, 96, 99 –105.
  16. WILLIAM J. HENRY, M. D. - 1986

    17. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Henry, W. J. The peripheral auditory system of birds: Structural and functional contributions to auditory perception. In: R. J. Dooling & W. M. Hulse (Eds.), Contributions to Auditory Perception in Animals. Collingswood, N. J.: L. W. Earlbaum, 1988, 31 – 62.
  17. MICHAEL MAKARETZ, M. D. - 1986

    18. Research: Henry, W. J., Makaretz, M., Saunders, J. C., Schneider, M. D. & Vrettakos, P. Hair cell loss and regeneration after exposure to intense sound in neonatal chicks. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1988, 98, 607 – 611.
  18. JAY D. LUFT, M. D. - 1987

    19. Research: Luft, J. D., Rosen, M. R., DeVito, M. A. & Saunders, J. C. Changes in hair bundle stiffness on cochlear hair cells following overstimulation and ototoxic injury. Proc. Penn. Acad. Ophthalmol. Otolaryngol., 1988, 40, 770 – 775.
  19. ARTHUR TORSIGLIERI, M. D. - 1987

    20. Research: Saunders, J. C., Torsiglieri, A. & DeDio, R. The growth of hearing loss in neonatal chicks exposed to intense pure tones. Hear. Res., 1993, 69, 25 – 34.
  20. MARK R. ROSEN, M. D. - 1987

    21. Research: DeVito, M. A., Luft, J. D., Rosen, M. R. & Saunders, J. C. The micromechanical behavior of sensory hair bundles on hair cells along the neonatal chick basilar papilla. Abstracts of the Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1988, 11, 20.
  21. MICHAEL A. DE VITO, M. D. - 1987

    22. Research: DeVito, M. A., Luft, J. D., Rosen, M. R. & Saunders, J. C. The micromechanical behavior of sensory hair bundles on hair cells along the neonatal chick basilar papilla. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1988, 11, 20.
  22. MICHAEL D. GUTTENPLAN, M. D. - 1988

    23. Research: Guttenplan, M., Jenkins, O. H. & Saunders, J. C. Structural changes in hair cells after incubation in tissue culture medium. Hear. Res., 1989, 43, 47 – 54.
  23. R. JEROME LEGREID II, M. D. - 1988

    24. Research: Anderson, G. J., Legreid, R. J., Saunders, J. C. & Marsh, R. R. Basilar papilla damage during intense sound exposure in the chick cochlea. Abs. of the Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1989, 12, 94.
  24. GAIL J. ANDERSON, M. D. - 1988

    25. Research: Anderson, G. J., Legreid, R. J., Saunders, J. C. & Marsh, R. R. Basilar papilla damage during intense sound exposure in the chick cochlea. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1989, 12, 94.
  25. ROBERT M. DE DIO, M. D. - 1988

    26. Research: Kenealy, J. F. X., DeDio, R. M., Adler, H. J. & Saunders, J. C. Hair cell loss, hair bundle micromechanics, and threshold shift in neonatal chicks following 125 dB SPL pure tone exposures. Abst. of the Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1990, 13, 325.
  26. JAMES F. X. KENEALY, M. D. - 1989

    27. Research: Adler, H. J., Kenealy, J. F. X., DeDio, R. M. & Saunders, J. C. Threshold shift, hair cell loss and hair bundle stiffness following exposure to 120 and 125 dB pure tones in the neonatal chick. Acta Otolaryngol., 1992, 112, 444 – 454.
  27. EDMUND D. PRIBITKIN II, M. D. - 1989

    28. Research: Pribitkin, E. W. & Saunders, J. C. The recovery of evoked potential recruitment in the chick following exposure to intense sound. Abs. American Acad. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1990, 34, 431.
  28. MICHAEL SIEGEL, M. D. - 1989

    29. Research: Siegel, M. A., Cohen, Y. E. & Saunders, J. C. Tympanic membrane transfer functions in the adult gerbil. Abs. Amer. Acad. Otolaryngol., Head and Neck Surg., 1990, 34, 433.
  29. LAURENCE J. DENARDO, M. D. - 1990

    30. Research: Cohen, Y. E., Ruben, D. M., DeNardo, L. J. & Saunders, J. C. The development of tympanic membrane transfer functions in the Mongolian gerbil. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1991, 14, 121.
  30. THOMAS T. WILCOX, JR. M. D. - 1990

    31. Research: Pugliano, F. A., Wilcox, T., Rossiter, J. & Saunders, J. C. Recovery of auditory structure and function in neonatal chicks exposed to intense sound for eight days. Neurosci. Letters, 1993, 51, 214 – 218.
  31. JAMES L. ROSSITER, M. D. - 1990

    32. Research: Pugliano, F. A., Wilcox, T., Rossiter, J., & Saunders, J. C. The development of the tympanic membrane response in the BALB/c mouse. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1992, 15, 160.
  32. MICHAEL E. HOFFER, M. D. - 1990

    33. Research: Dimitri, P. S., Hoffer, M., Szymko, Y. M. & Saunders, J. C. The use of water jet impulse stimuli to determine the relationship between hair bundle height and stiffness. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1993, 16, 145.
  33. ROBERT KLAUSNER, M. D. - 1991

    34. Research: Masked tuning curves in chicks.
  34. CHARLES BACON, M. D. – 1991

    35. Research: Cohen, Y. E., Bacon, C. K. & Saunders, J. C. Middle-ear development. III: Morphometric changes in the conducting apparatus of the Mongolian gerbil. Hear. Res., 1992, 62, 187 – 193.
  35. SHAWN SMULLEN, M. D. - 1992

    36. Research: Adler, H. J., Cohen, Y. E.., Smullen, S., Kazahaya, K. & Saunders, J.C. Morphometric analysis of nucleus magnocellularis following exposure to intense sound. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1993, 16, 133.
  36. ERICA THALER, M. D. - 1993

    37. Research: Hair cell micromechanics
  37. HECTOR N. HERNANDEZ, M. D. - 1993

    38. Research: Duncan, K. R., Hernandez, H. N. & Saunders, J. C. Relative stereocilia motion of chick cochlear hair cells during high-frequency water-jet stimulation. J. Aud. Neurosci., 1995, 1, 321 – 329.
  38. WILLIAM M. ZIMMER, M. D. - 1994

    39. Research: Zimmer, W. M., Rosin, D. F. & Saunders, J. C. Middle-ear development VI: Maturation of the rat conducting apparatus. Anat. Rec., 1994, 239, 475 – 484.
  39. DEBORAH F. ROSIN, M D. - 1994

    40. Research: Rosin, D. F., Zimmer, W. M., & Saunders, J. C. Middle-ear structural development in the rat. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1994, 17, 79.
  40. KINGSLEY CHIN, M. D. - 1995

    41. Research: Chin, K., Kurian, R. & Saunders, J. C. Histological development of the chick tympanic membrane. J. Morphol., 1997, 233, 257 – 266.
  41. KENNETH ALTMAN, M. D./Ph. D. - 1996

    42. Research: Lifshitz, J., Altman, K. W. & Saunders, J. C. Distribution of neuronal activity along the chick basilar papilla after intense sound exposure. Abs. Assoc. Res. Otolaryngol., 1997, 20, 120.
 
  1. POST GRADUATE STUDENTS AND FELLOWS
  1. DOUGLAS A. COTANCHE, Ph.D. - 1986

    2. Research: Cotanche, D. A., Saunders, J. C. & Tilney, L. G. Hair cell damage produced by acoustic trauma in the chick cochlea. Hear. Res., 1987, 25, 267 – 286
  2. J. B. HUNGERBRULER, Ph.D. - 1980

    3. Research: Hungerbruler, J. P., Saunders, J. C., Greenburg, J. & Reivich, M. Auditory cortex activity studied with (14C)-2-Deoxyglucose. Exper. Neurol., 1981, 71, 104 – 121.
  3. ANGELICA KUHN (1983 – Bochum University) - 1979

    4. Research: Kuhn, A. & Saunders, J. C. Psychophysical tuning curves in the parakeet: A Comparison between simultaneous and forward masking procedures. J. Acous. Soc., Amer., 1980, 68, 1892 – 1894.
  4. EDITH A. MC FADDEN, M. D. - 1988

    5. Research: McFadden, E. A. & Saunders, J. C. Recovery of auditory function following intense sound exposure in the neonatal chick. Hear. Res., 1989, 41, 205 – 216.
  5. CHRISTOPHER P. POJE, M. D. - 1994

    6. Research: Poje, C. P., Sewell, D. A. & Saunders, J. C. The effects of exposure to intense sound on the DC endocochlear potential in the chick. Hear. Res., 1995, 82, 197 – 204.
 
  1. FACULTY AND SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATORS
  1. DAVID HERTZLER, Ph.D.

    2. Research: Hertzler, D., Saunders, J. C., Gourevitch, G. G. & Herman, P. N. Cochlear and neural processes of hearing in the raccoon. J. Aud. Res., 1970, 10, 115 – 163.
  2. GREGORY R. BOCK, Ph.D. (1970 - Monash University)

    3. Research: Saunders, J. C., Bock, G. R., James, R. & Chen, C. S. Effects of priming for audiogenic seizure on auditory evoked responses in the cochlear nucleus and inferior colliculus of BALB/c mice. Exper. Neurol., 1972, 37, 388 – 394.
  3. ROBERT J. DOOLING, Ph.D.

    4. Research: Dooling, R. J. & Saunders, J. C. Hearing in the parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus): Absolute thresholds, critical ratios, frequency difference limens and vocalizations. J. Comp. Physiol. Psychol., 1975, 88, 1 – 20.
  4. DANIEL KONKLE, Ph.D.

    5. Research: Relkin, E. M., Saunders, J. C. & Konkle, D. A tympanometric evaluation of middle-ear maturation in the hamster. J. Acous. Soc. Amer., 1979, 66, 133 – 139.
  5. WILLIAM D. RINTELMANN, Ph.D.

    6. Research: Saunders, J. C., Rintelmann, W. F. & Bock, G. R. Frequency selectivity in bird and man: A comparison among critical ratios, critical bands and psychophysical turning curves. Hear. Res., 1979, 1, 303.
  6. ROBERT L. RHYNE, Ph.D.

    7. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Rhyne, R. L. Cochlear nucleus activity and temporary threshold shift in the cat. Brain Res., 1970, 24, 339 – 342.
  7. CHIA S-CHEN, Ph.D.

    8. Research: Chen, C. –S. & Saunders, J. C. The sensitive period for otoxicity of Kanamycin in mice: Morphological evidence. Archives of Otorhinolaryngol., 1983, 238, 217 – 223.
  8. BRIAN M. JOHNSTONE, Ph.D.

    9. Research: Saunders, J. C. & Johnstone, B. M. A comparative analysis of middle-ear function in non-mammalian vertebrates. Acta Otolaryngol., 1972, 73, 353 – 361.
  9. GEORGE G. GOUREVITCH, Ph.D.

    10. Research: Hertzler, D., Saunders, J. C., Gourevitch, G. G. & Herman, P. N. Cochlear and neural processes of hearing in the raccoon. J. Aud. Res., 1970, 10, 155 – 163.
  10. LINDSAY L. AITKIN, Ph.D.

    11. Research: Gates, G. R., Saunders, J. C., Bock, G. R., Aitkin, L. M. & Elliot, M. A. Peripheral auditory function in the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anathinus). J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 1974, 56, 152 – 156.
  11. K. MAKISHIMA, M. D.

    12. Research: Makishima, K., Saunders, J. C. & Snow, J. B., Jr. Evoked responses from inferior colliculus as an index of hearing thresholds in guinea pig. Acta Otolaryngol., 1975, 80, 239 – 244.
  12. JAMES B. SNOW, JR., M. D.

    13. Research: Makishima, K., Saunders, J. C. & Snow, J. B., Jr. Evoked responses from inferior colliculus as an index of hearing thresholds in guinea pig. Acta Otolaryngol., 1975, 80, 239 – 244.
  13. JOHN H. MILLS, Ph.D.

    14. Research: Saunders, J. C., Mills, J. H., & Miller, J. C. Threshold shift in chinchilla from daily exposure to noise for six hours. J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 1977, 61, 558 – 570.
  14. JAMES C. MILLER, Ph.D.

    15. Saunders, J. C., Mills, J. H., & Miller, J. C.  Threshold shift in chinchilla from daily exposure to noise for six hours. J. Acoustical Soc .Amer., 1977, 61, 558 – 570.
  15. JOEL H. GREENBURG, Ph.D.

    16. Research: Hungerbruler, J. P., Saunders, J. C., Greenburg, J. & Reivich, M. Auditory cortex activity studied with (14C)-2-Deoxyglucose. Exper. Neurol., 1981, 71, 104 – 121.
  16. MARTIN REIVICH, Ph.D.

    17. Research: Hungerbruler, J. P., Saunders, J. C., Greenburg, J. & Reivich, M. Auditory cortex activity studied with (14C)-2-Deoxyglucose. Exper. Neurol., 1981, 71, 104 – 121.
  17. LOUIS D. LOWRY, M. D.

    18. Research: Saunders, J. C., Dolgin, K. C. & Lowry, L. D. The maturation of frequency selectivity in C57BL/6J mice studied with auditory evoked response tuning curves. Brain Res., 1980, 187, 69 – 79.
  18. HAROLD C. PILLSBURY, III, M. D.

    19. Research: Animal preparations for brainstem recordings.
  19. BARBARA CANLON-PETERSON, Ph.D.

    20. Research: Saunders, J. C., Canlon, B. & Flock, A. Growth of threshold shift in hair-cell stereocilia following overstimulation. Hear. Res., 1986, 23, 245 – 255.
  20. J. CARL OBERHOLTZER, Ph.D.

    21. Research: Oberholtzer, J. C., Schneider, M. E., Summers, M. C., Saunders, J. C & Matschinsky, F. M. The developmental appearance of a major basilar papilla-specific protein in the chick. Hear. Res., 1986, 23, 161 – 168.
  21. ROBERT A. HENDRICKS, M.D.

    22. Research: Transport properties of cilia in the nasal mucosa
  22. ROGER R. MARSH, Ph.D.

    23. Research: Marsh, R. R., Xu, L., Moy, J. P. & Saunders, J. C. Recovery of the basilar papilla following intense sound exposure in the chick. Hear. Res., 1990, 46, 229 – 238.
  23. DOUGLAS C. BIGELOW, M. D.

    24. Research: The effect of tympanic membrane perforation on umbo velocity in the rat. The Laryngoscope, 1996, 106, 71 – 76.
  24. PANYOTES VRETLAKOS, M. D.

    25. Research: Vrettakos, P. A., Dear, S. P., & Saunders, J. C. Middle-ear structure in the chinchilla: A quantitative study. Am. J. Otolaryngol., 1988, 9, 58 – 67.
  25. LEWIS G. TILNEY, Ph.D.

    26. Research: Actin filaments, stereocilia, and hair cells of the bird cochlea. I. The length, number, width and distribution of stereocilia on each hair cell is related to the position of the hair cell on the cochlea. J. Cell Biol., 1983, 96, 807 – 821.
  26. FRANZ MATCHINSKY, M.D./Ph.D.

    27. Research: Oberholtzer, J. C., Schneider, M. E., Summers, M. C., Saunders, J.C. & Matschinsky, F. M. The developmental appearance of a major basilar papilla-specific protein in the chick. Hear. Res., 1986, 23, 161 – 168.
  27. YEHUDAH L. WERNER, Ph.D.

    28. Research: Werner, Y. L., Montgomery, L. G., Safford, S. D., Igic, P. & Saunders, J. C. How body size affects middle-ear structure and function and auditory sensitivity in Gekkonoid lizards. J. Exper. Biol., 1998, 201, 487 – 502.
  28. SHELDON A. STEINBERG, Ph.D.

    29. Research: Steinberg, S. A. & Saunders, J. C. Inherited deafness in nervous pointers. Soc. Vet. Neurol., 1993, 7, 68.
  29. THOMAS D. PARSONS, Ph.D.

    30. Research: Eisen, M. D., Saunders, J. C. & Parson, T. D. Membrane capacitance increases triggered by depolarization of cochlear hair cells. Biophys. J., 1998, 74, A340.
  30. JAMES H. EBERWINE, Ph.D.

    31. Research: Davis, J. G., Oberholtzer, J. C., Burns, F. R., Saunders, J. C., Lee, A.M., Eberwine, J. H. & Greene, M. E. Use of the Teleost saccule to identify genes involved in inner ear function. DNA Cell Biol., 1995, 14, 833 – 839.
  31. E. BRIAN CRENSHAW, III Ph.D.

    32. Research: Phippard, D., Lu, L., Lee, D., Saunders, J. C. & Crenshaw, E. B. III. Targeted mutogenesis of the Pou-domain gene, Brn 4/Pou3f4, causes developmental defects in the inner ear. Development, 1998, Submitted.