Bernd Fritzsch

Bernd Fritzsch (born May 1, 1948) is a German–American neurobiologist, professor emeritus, and former chair of the department of Biology at University of Iowa. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is known for his research in comparative molecular neuroembryology, particularly in discovering the molecular evolution and development of sensory cells within the inner ear, including auditory hair cells and neurons. His research identifies developmental stages that could facilitate the restoration of hearing abilities.

Fritzsch's investigations cover the molecular intricacies behind the development of various auditory structures, such as the cochlear and vestibular organs, spiral and vestibular ganglion neurons, and the cochlear and vestibular nuclei in the hindbrain. Provided by Wikipedia