The project delves into the realm of auditory temporal processing, aiming to unravel the impacts of age and hearing loss on declines in communication abilities, by using both perceptual and electrophysiological methods. Wojtczak's research explains the nuances of neural tracking of natural speech, offering a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the processing of speech in noisy backgrounds.
Wojtczak's work seeks to fill knowledge gaps in diagnosing and treating hearing disorders by characterizing the cochlear, neural, and cognitive aspects contributing to changes in speech perception and neural responses induced by aging and hearing impairment. This research will have the potential to advance our understanding of auditory processing mechanisms and pave the way for innovative interventions in hearing healthcare.
Magdalena Wojtczak, PhD, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and member of the Auditory Perception and Cognition Lab at the University of Minnesota.