Elizabeth Bryda, Ph.D.
The Research
University of Missouri–Columbia
Role of otocadherin and CAML in the inner ear
By exploring the underlying biological pathways involved in normal as well as abnormal hearing and balance, a more targeted approach to treatment is possible. By exploring the relationship between otocadherin and CAML, increased knowledge of the role of otocadherin, including which proteins it interacts with, will enable researchers to determine if it will be possible to correct defects in patients with Usher syndrome.