Université Laval
Philippe Fournier has been an audiologist since October 2009 and an assistant professor of audiology in the Department of Rehabilitation of the Faculty of Medicine since September 2021. He was the former funder, president and CEO of the Association québécoise des orthophonistes et audiologistes (AQOA) (2011–2014). He obtained a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from the Université de Montréal (2006), a master's degree in audiology from the University of Ottawa (2009) and a doctorate in biomedical sciences with an option in audiology from the Université de Montréal (2015). Over the years, he has acquired a strong expertise in the functioning of the auditory system and its disorders (deafness, tinnitus, hyperacusis). Subsequently, between 2015 and 2021, he pursued postdoctoral studies in the Neural Dynamics and Hearing team, led by Dr. Arnaud Noreña, at the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (LNC) of the University of Aix-Marseille in France. His research is dedicated to exploring a spectrum of auditory pathologies, encompassing tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia, and acoustic shock syndrome. Driven by a passion for unraveling the intricate workings of these conditions, his research endeavors focus on elucidating the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, pioneering novel diagnostic methodologies, and advancing patient care through the implementation of cutting-edge therapeutic interventions.
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