Lab Director & Primary Investigator - Julia Campbell, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA

Julia Campbell received her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) in 2009 from the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

In 2015, she received a combined triple Ph.D. in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. She is also the Graduate Program Director for the Au.D. program, and is affiliated with the Institute for Neuroscience. 

Julia uses electrophysiology and source localization methods to better understand cortical network plasticity in typical and atypical sensory function. She has published research in PLoS ONE, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, and Clinical Neurophysiology, among others.

Faculty Bio

Lab Manager & Graduate Research Assistant - Lauren Ralston, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-TM

Lauren Ralston completed her Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) and Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Ph.D. Student in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences under the mentorship of Julia Campbell.

Lauren works part-time as a clinical audiologist in a neurotology office. She enjoys making meaningful connections with her patients through providing evidence-based practice. 

Her research interests include the cortical representation of sound, as well as how the brain reorganizes in disorders such as tinnitus, hearing loss, and traumatic brain injury. One of Lauren's favorite aspects about the field of hearing science and audiology is that there is always something to be learned.

In her free time she enjoys boxing and exploring trails in Austin with her dog, Wynnie. 

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Kishan Patel

Kishan is in his third year at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Honors Biochemistry, a certificate in Evidence and Inquiry, and a minor in ASL.

Kishan is currently interested in finding associations between tinnitus and extended high-frequency loss using advanced statistical models. He is also interested in studying how noise pollution impacts the health and well-being of the elderly in urban environments.

In his free time, Kishan likes to compose music and songwrite, hang out with friends and family, and grow plants.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Eowyn Fushille

Eowyn Fushille is in her third year at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Biochemistry.

Eowyn is interested in understanding the neurological and biochemical mechanisms that underlie central processing disorders, especially involving factors such as hormonal changes and aging.

In her free time, Eowyn enjoys reading and playing cozy games. She also enjoys visiting coffee shops around Austin and hiking with her family.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Jon Colambo

Jon Colambo is in his last year at The University of Texas pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a specialization in Audiology and a minor in business.

His research interests include: acoustics, hearing/balance disorders, auditory processing, and hearing conservation in musicians

In his free time, he loves to play guitar, spend time with family, play games on the PSP, and support live music.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Elijah Ward

Elijah Ward is in his last year at The University of Texas pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a specialization in Audiology.

His research interests include: misophonia and tinnitus

In his free time, Elijah enjoys going on runs/hikes, thrifting, and watching sports.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Shreya Nampoothiri

Shreya Nampoothiri is in her third year at The University of Texas pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a specialization in Audiology and a minor in ASL.

Her research interests focuses on the intersection of neuro-audiology and neuroplasticity, specifically interested in the bilingual impact on the brain, investigating how the cognitive demands of managing multiple languages enhance neural flexibility and central sensory processing.

In her free time, she loves to stay active through dance and music, learn new languages, and cooking.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Sharanya Mantrala

Sharanya Mantrala is in her second year at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Neuroscience and a minor in Health Communication.

She is interested in understanding auditory gating and how it is affected in individuals with tinnitus and other hearing disorders.

In her free time she enjoys drawing, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Casey La

Casey La is in her second year at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Public Health.

Casey is interested in studying the effects of tinnitus and how tinnitus can contribute to alterations in sensory processing.

In her free time, Casey loves to paint and draw. She also enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, and trying new food.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Ashmita Kalyanaraman

Ashmita Kalyanaraman is in her third year at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Neuroscience.

She is motivated by the potential for neuroscience research to inform clinical interventions and improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, tinnitus, and other sensory or neurological disorders.

She enjoys contemporary as well as indian classical dance, baking, and spending time with friends!