In episode 34, Caitlin sits down with clinical research specialist and music therapist, Jessica MacLean to gain insight into the world of music and auditory science. Have you considered the implications of music in auditory processing and speech? The interplay of the two are complex, and Jessica does a great job of explaining using her background in research and working in an auditory neuroscience lab. She describes cochlear implants and the use of music to distinguish sounds, dives into the unique role that rhythm plays in hearing and speech and shares her personal experience with tinnitus (which you will hear me struggle to pronounce). She describes what to look for in patients who are at risk for sound sensitivity- and a startling rich discussion about the triangle-you are going to want to tune in for that discussion!

We hope you enjoy this episode of musical health!

Jessica MacLean, MM, MT-BC is a clinical research specialist at the Indiana University School of Nursing. She acts as core project manager for the BIO-MUSE Study (@sherirobbteamresearch) investigating biological effects of an active music engagement intervention for children with cancer and their caregivers (R01NR019190). She received her Master’s in Music Therapy from the University of Miami, where she completed thesis research with children with hearing loss. Prior to her Master’s, Jessica worked as a research assistant for the Auditory Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Violin and Neuroscience from Indiana University.”

Resources discussed in this episode:

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/iowaprotocols/music-and-hearing-loss-hearing-devices-and-music-testing-music-perception-improving-music-enjoyment

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Sheri Robb research team Instagram: @sherirobbteamresearch

Twitter: @Robb_Research

Jessica Maclean, MM, MT-BC: @urbanfiddle on instagram and twitter

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