NYU Cochlear Implant Center

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Exciting to see this work highlighted from our own NYU Cochlear Implant Center team!

07/25/2026

In the latest episode of Cochlear’s 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘴 podcast, our very own Dr. Lisa Goldin discusses mentorship, hiring, and fostering the next generation of audiologists, with a focus on how clinics and audiology fellows can find the right fit.

A great listen for anyone navigating clinical training, mentorship, or the next step in their audiology career!

https://bit.ly/4ysMHwp

06/05/2026

Could your family be a fit for our research study?
We are seeking children who:

✨ use a hearing aid or cochlear implant
✨ are 2 years 3 months to 2 years 9 months old
✨ use spoken language

This study is designed to help us learn more about parent-child interactions.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (860) 341-2667.
Compensation provided.

05/19/2026

Meet Leena W. Asfour, MD 👋

Dr. Asfour obtained her MD from New York University. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Neurotology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

In her free time, Dr. Asfour enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures.

Dr. Asfour provides care at the NYU Langone Health office in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

05/14/2026

Exploring a new robotic approach to cochlear implants 👀🤖

Pictured: Dr. Bartellas [ ] and Dr. Jethanamest using the Symani robot in cadaveric cochlear implant insertion research.



*This post highlights research activity, not medical guidance. Because every case is different, it’s best to speak directly with your surgeon about questions related to your own care.

05/13/2026

Back from and feeling inspired! ✨
Every year, ACIA reminds us how valuable it is to come together, exchange ideas, and celebrate the work happening across the field. 🌎

Proud conference moments from our team 👏

💡 Dr. Friedmann presented in the Government Services Workshop, Advanced Clinical Management Strategies for Veterans
📋 Dr. Goldin serves on the ACIA Scientific Program Committee and moderated a Poster Highlight Session
🔍 Dr. Jethanamest joined “Stump the Experts”
🤝 Dr. Mejia Turnbull participated in a panel on CI assessment of Spanish-speaking adults in the U.S.
🏅 Audiology fellow Lauren Cullen was recognized as a student poster award winner

04/07/2026

At NYU Langone’s Cochlear Implant Center, care goes far beyond activation, with a team that stays involved through every stage of the journey.🤗
Stories like Nene’s show what early support and a multidisciplinary team can make possible.

🔗 Read more: https://nyulangone.org/news/first-us-patient-receive-new-cochlear-implant-system-making-steady-progress-nyu-langone

04/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. J. Thomas Roland Jr., named the Joseph Toynbee Lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine for his impact on cochlear implant care and research. 🎓

04/03/2026

February was a busy and rewarding month for our team at two major hearing research meetings!

First stop: the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) in Puerto Rico 🌴, where:
• Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ariel Hight and researcher Dr. Mahan Azadpour gave presentations on cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants
• The Young Investigator Symposium was co‑chaired by Dr. Emily Spitzer

Next: the American Auditory Society (AAS) meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona ☀️, featuring:
• Talks from Dr. David Landsberger and Dr. David Friedmann on cochlear implant pitch perception and hearing screening in underserved communities
• A New Investigator Travel Award for Dr. Friedmann
• A poster presentation from Drs. Spitzer, Landsberger and Friedmann on cochlear implants

Proud of the collective effort to advance hearing science and represent NYU on the national stage!

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