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Dr Barnabas Bem Vangerwua
Head of Department
Academic Staff
Office Location
Main CampusDepartment
Allied Health Sciences / AudiologyAcademic Qualifications
B.Ed Jos.M.Sc. Lagos,Ph.D.,Ibadan
Research Interests
My research focuses on tinnitus and geriatric Audiology exploring the assessment,management and impact on tinnitus in older adults.I aim to understand the underlying mechanism of tinnitus, its interaction with age-related hearing loss, and its effects on quality of life. By developing evidence-based interventions and advancing diagnostic techniques, my work seeks to improve hearing healthcare and overall well-being for the aging population.
Administrative & Teaching Roles
PST 202,AUD 301,AUD311 Coordinator, Department of Audiology
Memberships & Certifications
International Society of Audiology(ISA) Speech Pathology and Audiology Association of Nigeriaa(SPAAN)
Awards & Honours
Chairman Governing Council,Benue State College of Health Technology,Agasha
Publications & Research Papers
- Influence of contralateral Routing of Signals on Sound Localization on Adult males with Single Sided deafness.
- Gown versus Town Relationship in Hearing Health: Implication for International Best Practices in Hearing Health Practices in Africa.
- The Psycho-emotional Effects of Tinnitus: A Case Study
- Widex Zen and Tinnitus Retraining Therapies on Auditory Performance and Psychological Wellbeing of Persons with Tinnitus in Lagos State