Scientific Advisor

Dr. Jahn is an Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Her research combines behavioral and neuroimaging techniques to understand how auditory perception changes across the lifespan and as a consequence of hearing loss. The ultimate goal of her work is to develop new clinical tools and treatments for hearing loss. While her work spans a wide array of topics in audiology and auditory neuroscience, she is especially passionate about improving outcomes for children and adults who have hyperacusis and those who use cochlear implants.

Dr. Jahn earned a BS in psychology and a BA in communication sciences, with minors in neuroscience and cognitive science, from the University of Connecticut. She received an AuD from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a PhD in speech and hearing sciences from the University of Washington. She completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Dr. Jahn is a state-licensed and ASHA-certified (CCC-A) audiologist. Dr. Jahn is also a Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management from the American Board of Audiology.

Dr. Jahn supports the organisation with expertise on hyperacusis and related conditions, helping to build a bridge between patients, clinicians and researchers.

She helps us to safeguard the scientific accuracy of our information and helps shape the organisation's research priorities.