THE PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF PATTERNED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON THEDEAFENED AUDITORY SYSTEM NIH GUIDE, Volume 25, Number 32, September 27, 1996 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-DC-97-03 P.T. 34 Keywords: Communicative Disorders, Hearing Prosthetic Device, Hearing National Institutes of Health The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institutes of Health, is recompeting an ongoing project, which is currently being performed by the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco (Contract No. N01-DC-4-2143). This requirement is for research to develop methods of protecting the remaining portions of the auditory system from degeneration after hair cell loss. Previous studies have shown that certain forms of electrical stimulation provide such a protective effect. The offeror shall evaluate the possibility that certain forms of chronic electrical stimulation of selected portions of the auditory system can maintain and possibly enhance the anatomical and physiological viability of the remaining auditory system following loss of hair cells in a manner compatible with preserving and possibly extending the function of an implanted auditory prosthesis. It is anticipated that a cost reimbursement, term type contract will be awarded for a three year period. The offeror will be required to come to Bethesda yearly to present progress on their work at the Neural Prosthesis Workshop sponsored by the Neural Prosthesis Program. It is planned that RFP No. NIH-DC-97-03 will be available on or about October 11, 1996. Proposals will be due approximately 60 days after the date of issuance of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. INQUIRIES Copies of the solicitation can be obtained by sending a written request to: Donna M. Winters Division of Research Contracts National Institutes of Health 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 6E01, MSC 7540 Bethesda, MD 20892-7540 .
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