Research Professor Sarah H. Hayes in Western University’s School of Communication Sciences and Disorders focuses on hearing loss, tinnitus, cognitive impairment, and brain plasticity. Her work sits at the intersection of auditory health and neuroscience, with emphasis on how hearing-related changes interact with cognition and neural adaptation across the lifespan. Her research mission is to deepen understanding of the links between auditory dysfunction and brain health so care pathways can better support communication, cognition, and quality of life. Hayes is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center while contributing research expertise within Western University’s communication sciences environment.