Riley DeBacker, AuD, PhD

Research Investigator & Audiologist
National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research
Portland, Oregon

Riley DeBacker is a Research Investigator and Audiologist at the VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research & Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Oregon Health and Science University. His lab investigates the impacts of HIV and cancer medications on the auditory and balance systems, with a particular focus on the use of AI and machine learning tools to predict and prevent hearing losses. He is also the founder of the LGBTQ+ affinity group Queer Empowerment for Audiologists, Researchers, and Students (QuEARS). For AAA, Riley serves on the Guidelines and Strategic Documents committee and as a professional development advisor to the Professional Development Council.

Presentation(s):

• LM304 - AudGPT: Understanding and Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Hearing and Balance Care

  Friday, April 19, 2024
  7:45 AM – 8:45 AM EST

  Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

• LM321 - Setting the Standard for Hearing and Balance Health Care: Academy Guidelines and Strategic Documents Committee Information Session

  Friday, April 19, 2024
  4:15 PM – 5:15 PM EST

  Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.