Dr. Shree Rao participated in the 35th Politzer Society Meeting – Dedicated to Healthy Ears for All, held in Seoul, South Korea, from November 4 – 7, 2026.
The international meeting brought together hearing-restoration specialists, researchers, and surgeons from across the world to discuss advancements in ear and hearing care, including gene therapy, robotics, faster surgical techniques, and MRI-friendly cochlear implants.
Dr. Shree Rao presented the BEEP (Bionic Ear Evoked Potential) research, highlighting how a child’s brain responds to sound following cochlear implantation. The study focuses on mapping the auditory response and understanding how sound signals reach the brain.
Dr. Rao’s ENT which is the only Asia-Pacific research partner in this study, presented their contribution to global cochlear implant research and hearing restoration advancements.
