Cochlear Implant Research Lab
People
CIRL Lab Members
Director: Dr. Sarah Warren, Au.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Audiology at the University of Memphis since 2019
Dr. Jordan Alyse Coffelt, Au.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis
Specialization in Cochlear Implants and CI Habituation
Research Associate, University of Memphis
Health Sciences, COE Communicative Impaired
Graduate Student Researchers
Isabelle Yap
Izzy is a dual student obtaining a doctorate in audiology and master’s in public health with an interest in early intervention. Izzy is completing her capstone research project with Ruth Ann Ramsay in the CIRL. They will be working on the Memphis SOUND project to better understand how psychological, social, and economic factors impact hearing health behavior.
Mira Milman
Mira is completing her capstone research project in the CIRL where she is interested in the outcomes of students who have completed the Doctor of Audiology and Master of Public Health dual degree program. She is interested in the connection between audiology and public health, along with the connection to audiology and electrophysiology.
Ruth Ann Ramsey
Abby Cagle
Abby Cagle is an AuD student seeking to complete her capstone project with Memphis SOUND in the CIRL. She is interested in exploring hearing healthcare amongst underserved populations.
Lauren Tra
Lauren is an audiology student working towards a public health certificate and is completing her capstone research project in the CIRL. She is interested in the factors involved in loss-to-follow-up with the Early Detection of Hearing Intervention (EDHI) program. She is interested in the connection between audiology and trauma-informed care, especially with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Kirstein Williams
Kirstein is a second year student obtaining her doctorate in audiology with plans to later enroll in the Master of Public Health program. She is currently working on the Memphis SOUND project in the CIRL to help her gain a better understanding of how to serve the surrounding underrepresented communities. Her interests include pediatric audiology, health equity, and early intervention.
Latoysha Mason
My name is Latoysha and I am pursuing an AuD and MPH certification. I am working in the CIRL lab on the Memphis Sounds Project and I’m excited to learn and work within the Memphis community.
Tiffany Goodman
My name is Tiffany Goodman. I am an AuD student working in the CIRL lab with an interest in bridging the gap between audiology and underserved communities. My passion is to provide and promote hearing health care through the Memphis Sound Project. My goal is to utilize my MBA while pursuing my AuD, and MPH to formulate ways in which inclusivity is a priority for the misrepresented populations.
CIRL Lab Affiliates
Dr. Robert Yawn, M.D.
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Methodist Medical Group and University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Dr. Celine Richard, M.D., Ph.D
Otolaryngologist (ENT), LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Dr. Johnnie Bass, Au.D., Ph.D.
Research Audiologist in Rehabilitation Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Dr. Laura Coco, Au.D, Ph.D.
Audiologist and Health Services Researcher
Assistant Professor, San Diego State University