MoH2011

Like previous workshops in this series, MoH2011 will provide an intimate setting to present and discuss the most recent findings and theories of peripheral auditory function. With the aim of promoting the advancement and integration of experimental and theoretical studies of the mechanics of hearing, the Workshop will bring together leading researchers working at the molecular, cellular and systems levels using biological, mathematical, and engineering techniques. Graduate and post-doctoral students will find this a unique opportunity to discuss their work, develop new ideas, and absorb the practice and sociology of science. The Workshop will focus on the biomechanics, biophysics, and cellular/molecular physiology of the peripheral auditory system. Contributions related to the mechanics of non-mammalian auditory and vestibular systems, as well as other biological mechano-transducing systems, are encouraged. If past is prologue, covered topics will include mechanisms and models of: sound transmission to and from the inner ear nonlinear wave propagation and amplification in the cochlea transduction and active force generation by hair cells cochlear micromechanics and its modulation by efferent feedback mechanical, electrical, and hydrodynamical coupling along the organ of Corti mechano-transduction in non-mammalian sensory systems and the evoked and spontaneous generation of sound by the ear. To ensure high-quality scientific interactions, the number of podium presentations will be limited to about 50, with priority given to innovative and comprehensive results. Poster presentations, also limited to about 50, can be used to report both comprehensive studies and more preliminary results. The peer-reviewed proceedings of the Workshop, including comments on the presentations and transcripts of the discussion sessions, will be published simultaneously on-paper and on-line. The electronic manuscripts will be indexed in leading scientific databases and made freely available throughout the world (open access).