University of Iowa Professor Richard Tyler has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at the University of Parma for his contributions to the evaluation, development and success of cochlear implants worldwide.
The honor was awarded by “Società di Medicina e Scienze Naturali dell’Universita di Parma.” The University of Parma was founded in 1117 A.D. and is one of the oldest universities in the world.
Tyler is a professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, part of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, part of the Carver College of Medicine. He has been directing research projects on tinnitus and cochlear implants for over 25 years.