Creating a sense of balance: Enhancing stimulation of vestibular tissues. Tucked away deep in the hardest part of the skull hides our balance system - the mysterious unsung hero of the senses, which c

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Creating a sense of balance: Enhancing stimulation of vestibular tissues. Tucked away deep in the hardest part of the skull hides our balance system - the mysterious unsung hero of the senses, which controls gaze, posture, and spatial orientation. In collaboration with Key Industry Partner, Cochlear Limited, this project aims to unlock key features of the mammalian balance system, involving organizational principles and coding mechanisms, such as how balance receptors provide three dimensional neural representations of the external world. Findings will reveal new insights into the fundamental operation of this important sensory system and will direct evidence-based coding strategies to improve the control of neuronal excitability within the ear for future translational success.. Scheme: Early Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 3202 - Clinical Sciences. Lead: Dr Christopher Pastras