This Clinical Research Center is dedicated to a multidisciplinary research program in the basic and clinical aspects of Oteneurology. The program is to be accomplished through a balanced endeavor of basic, developmental, and applied medical research. The objective of the basic-research program is the study of the function of the inner ear receptor organs and central nervous system elements which, together, are responsible for the maintenance of equilibrium and hearing. The clinical-research program's objective is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that cause deafness, tinnitus, vertigo, and dysequilibrium. There is a broad representation of disciplines among the individual investigators covering medical and basic sciences pertinent to the study. The work is directed toward the application of modern technology to the development of new diagnostic methods and the acquisition of the fundamental information for the solution of otoneurologic problems. One of the main goals of this project is the development of objective and reliable quantitative methods for the functional evaluation of te vestibular and auditory systems in normal subjects and in people with otoneurologic disorders. These new techniques are being developed from experiences obtained in basic science experiments. The proximity of laboratories and daily interdisciplinary cooperation make feasible the application of concepts and techniques developed throught basic research.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50NS009823-17
Application #
3107547
Study Section
(SRC)
Project Start
1977-06-01
Project End
1988-06-30
Budget Start
1987-06-01
Budget End
1988-06-30
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California Los Angeles
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
119132785
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90095