Director, Research Operations
Rex Banks, Au.D. is an award-winning audiologist and hearing health system leader with nearly four decades of clinical, academic and senior leadership experience. He directs the operations of Hearing Research International (HRI), formerly CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation, where he has been instrumental since its inception in designing the architecture of HRI’s research framework, overseeing the funding cycle that supports its grant programs, and cultivating an international network of researchers and collaborators to expand HRI’s global reach and impact.
At Canadian Hearing Services (CHS), Rex oversees Audiology Professional Practice and Quality, advancing standards of care and guiding accreditation and continuous quality improvement across the organization. His work bridges professional practice and research strategy, strengthening outcomes for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
Rex has served as a research advisor and co-author with Statistics Canada on national studies related to tinnitus, unperceived hearing loss, and the relationship between hearing health and hypertension. He has held adjunct faculty appointments, received major industry awards recognizing his clinical excellence, humanitarian contributions, and professional leadership, and has led several national professional associations within audiology. Throughout his career, he has worked within organizations dedicated to Deaf and hard of hearing communities and brings that perspective to service delivery, professional mentorship, and public engagement.