The Auditory Cerebellum

Dr. Jos J. Eggermont is an Emeritus Professor in the Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, and Psychology at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Eggermont is one of the most renowned scientists in the field of the auditory system and his work has contributed substantially to the current knowledge about hearing loss. His research comprises most aspects of audition with an emphasis on the electrophysiology of the auditory system in experimental animals. He has published over 225 scientific articles, authored/edited 10 books, and contributed to over 100 book chapters all focusing on the auditory system.

• 1. Anatomy, histology, physiology and connectivity of the cerebellum2. The cerebellum as a time keeper3. A cognitive role for the cerebellum4. The cerebellum and auditory perception5. The role of the cerebellum in music, speech and language perception6. Cerebellum involvement in speaking and singing7. Maturation and aging of the cerebellum8. Cognitive developmental disorders9. Schizophrenia and the cerebellum10. Dementia and the cerebellum11. Cerebellar dysfunction in hearing loss and tinnitus12. Does the cerebellum predict?13. The cerebellum in auditory related disorders. An under-researched area