Dr. Kazuaki Homma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kazuaki Homma, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. His research focuses on elucidating the pathogenic roles of genetic variants associated with hereditary hearing loss, specifically how these mechanisms contribute to normal hearing. Dr. Homma has a background in biophysics, molecular biology, and cell biology, with significant work in electrophysiology. He completed his PhD at the University of Massachusetts in 2007 and has held multiple postdoctoral fellowships at Northwestern University. His work has implications for understanding the role of proteins such as prestin in hearing and developing new therapeutic approaches for hearing restoration.

Research Interests

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Genetics Molecular Biology Neuroscience Cell Biology Aging

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, Illinois

Conducting research on genetic variants related to hearing loss and their pathogenic mechanisms.

Awards

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Hugh Knowles Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.