The objective of this proposal is to promote the acquisition of human temporal bones from subjects with hearing loss and/or vertigo for purposes of histological study. Support is requested for secretarial help, supplies, and travel for the four Temporal Bone Bank (TBB) Centers now actively engaged in this work. The proposed plan will facilitate and insure the harvesting of temporal bone specimens already pledged as well as instill renewed enthusiasm in this scientific effort. The regional centers will assign temporal bone specimens to active collaborating laboratories in their geographic areas. It can be anticipated that the acquisition of new knowledge on the pathology of auditory and vestibular disorders will lead to methods of prevention and cure of deafness and dizziness and, therefore, more effective use of health care funds.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS019433-05
Application #
3399490
Study Section
Communicative Disorders Review Committee (CDR)
Project Start
1983-04-01
Project End
1989-03-31
Budget Start
1987-04-01
Budget End
1989-03-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Department
Type
DUNS #
073825945
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02114
Lamey, S; Schachern, P A; Paparella, M M (1985) Sectioning temporal bones with disposable knives: a new and useful method. Laryngoscope 95:1411-2