Cochlear Implant Events in October with attachment
Colleagues,
For one week in October, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is hosting Professor Jim Patrick, world-renowned scientist and co-creator of the multi-channel cochlear implant. DePaul invited Jim to Pittsburgh to give professionals and families the opportunity to meet this amazing man whose work has dramatically changed the lives of over 200,000 individuals with hearing loss around the globe.
Unlocking the World of Sound & Speech: A Celebration of the Cochlear Implant
Tuesday, October 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Rangos Conference Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
At this family-friendly reception you will have the opportunity to hear from Professor Patrick about the development of the multi-channel cochlear implant. Plus, during a panel discussion, cochlear implant recipients will share their stories. This evening will be especially meaningful for children and adults who wear cochlear implants and the professionals who work with them. WTAE TV’s Sally Wiggin will emcee this event co-sponsored and hosted by Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
The Bionic Ear: The Creation & Commercial Development of the Multi-Channel Cochlear Implant
Thursday, October 28, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Scaife Hall Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh
At this lecture, Professor Patrick will review the timeline – from concept to release – of the multi-channel cochlear implant and will discuss recent advancements in biomedical engineering and bionics. This event is hosted by the Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh.
We hope that you will join us for these events celebrating the cochlear implant. To register, please go to
www.speakmiracles.org and follow the links to the registration websites or use the event registration brochure attached. Please feel free to share this brochure with colleagues or clients.
Kind Regards,
Lillian
Lillian R. Lippencott
Outreach Coordinator
DePaul School for Hearing and Speech
6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1025
www.speakmiracles.org
