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Anthony J. Ricci is a Professor of Otolaryngology at Stanford University, specializing in sensory neuroscience. He earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Tulane University and has a degree in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on hair cell mechanotransduction, the initial step in hearing and vestibular signal processing, which is affected by genetic disorders, aging, and noise trauma. Ricci's work aims to understand the molecular mechanisms that allow sensory hair cells to convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals, and he is investigating how the plasma membrane regulates these processes. He has developed new tools to test hypotheses regarding hair cell mechanics and has expressed interest in the impact of hearing loss on cognitive function. Ricci has held several significant academic appointments, served as director of various graduate programs, and has been involved in numerous initiatives that promote diversity in the biosciences.
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