Sherri M. Jones, PhD
Associate Professor
JonesSh@ecu.edu
Phone: 252-744-6087 Fax: 252-744-6109
Academic Degrees
B.S., 1985, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Speech Pathology and Audiology
M.S., 1987, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Audiology
Ph.D., 1994, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Audiology/Hearing Science emphasis
Research Interests
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Normal and abnormal development of vestibular function and factors that affect development
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Developmental process to achieve upright balance and posture
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The vestibular system and physiological homeostasis
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Influence of vestibular deficits on other systems such as the autonomic and cardiovascular systems
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How peripheral neural processes impact central processes during development and aging
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Vestibular evoked potentials as a clinical test of the vestibular system
Teaching Responsibilities at ECU
CSDI 3105, Hearing Science
CSDI 8016, Auditory Physiology
CSDI 8004, Embryology and Genetics of Hearing Impairment
CSDI 8002, Assessment and Management of Vestibular Disorders
Recent Publications
Jones TA, Jones SM, Hoffman LF. (2008) Resting discharge patterns of macular ganglion cells in otoconia-deficient mice. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, In press.
Zhao X, Jones SM, Thoreson W, Lundberg YW. (2008) Osteopontin is not critical for otoconia formation or balance function. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 9, 191-201.
Zhao X, Jones SM, Yamoah YN, Lundberg Y (2008) OC90 deletion leads to imbalance but normal hearing: A comparision with other otoconia mutants. Neuroscience, 153(1), 289-299.
Nakano Y, Longo-Guess CM, Bergstrom DE, Nauseef WM, Jones SM, Banfi B (2008) Immuno-vestibular syndrome caused by the inactivation of p22phox. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 118(3), 1176-1185.
Gao J, Maison SF, Wu X, Hirose K, Jones SM, Bayazitov I, Tian Y, Mittleman G, Matthews DB, Zakharenko SS , Liberman MC, Zuo J (2007) Orphan glutamate receptor δ1 subunit required for high frequency hearing. Molecular and Cellular Biology, 27(12), 4500-4512.
Jones SM, Mock BE (2007) Responsible conduct of research in audiology. Seminars in Hearing, 28(3), 206-215.
Jones, SM (2007) Vestibular sensory evoked potentials. In: Jacobson G, Gans R, Shepard N (Eds.) Balance Function Assessment and Management, Plural Publishing: San Diego, CA.
Hoffman LF, Ross MD, Varelas J, Jones SM, Jones TA (2006) Afferent synapses are present in utricular hair cells from otoconia-deficient mice. Hearing Research, 222, 35-42.
Jones TA, Jones SM, Paggett K (2006) Emergence of hearing in the chicken embryo. Journal of Neurophysiology, 96, 128-141.
