Jonathan E. Bird

This study examines whether Kdm6a deficiency causes cochlear pathology or auditory dysfunction in mouse models of Kabuki syndrome type 2, finding no overt cochlear or auditory issues in viable models.

The paper identifies a novel MYO7A isoform, MYO7A-N, and shows its distinct expression and function in outer hair cells, contributing to hearing sensitivity and cochlear frequency resolution.

This study identifies AAV2's ability to bundle actin filaments, suggesting a new class of actin-binding viruses and offering insights for improving AAV gene therapy.

The paper identifies a new myosin isoform, MYO15A-3, essential for maintaining stereocilia structure in postnatal hair cells, contributing to DFNB3 hearing loss.

This study identifies a mutation in Tmem135 causing progressive sensorineural hearing loss in mice, showing its role in cochlear cell maintenance and aging.

The paper presents a large annotated dataset of cochlear hair cells for machine learning applications in hearing research.