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June 9, 2008
Copenhagen
The Ida Institute, an independent educational institute dedicated to fostering better understanding of the human dynamics associated with hearing loss, has appointed Claus Elberling, PhD, Senior Consultant to the Oticon Foundation and former General Manager of the Eriksholm Research Center, to its newly formed Advisory Board. In his new role, Dr. Elberling will provide counsel and support for the Institute's strategic planning, including seminar topics, content and structure, faculty appointments and dissemination of information and tools developed by the Institute. The Ida Institute will convene its first seminar, Defining Hearing, in September.
"The Ida Institute's first year is an especially important one as we are now laying the framework for our future work," stated Lise Lotte Bundesen, Institute Director. "Dr. Elberling will bring a depth and range of expertise that will be invaluable as we prepare our first seminar and plan for future initiatives."
The Institute's initial programs are designed to assist hearing care professionals in helping hearing impaired people address the physical, psychological and social challenges of hearing loss. Through a process of professional collaboration involving hearing care professionals from around the world, the Institute works to generate new angles of inquiry and enhance understanding of the ways hearing loss impacts individuals, their families, co-workers and others in their world.
"Because we aim to serve as a catalyst for multi-disciplinary collaboration, we are especially pleased that our Advisory Committee is comprised of leading hearing care professionals, such as Dr. Elberling, as well as thought leaders in communications, social anthropology and psychology," noted Bundesen.
Institute Advisory Board members are appointed for a term of two years. The new members also include:
Lucille B. Beck, Ph.D.
Director of Audiology and Speech Pathology Service
Department of Veterans Affairs
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