Katie A. Berg, PhD

Katie A. Berg, PhD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Research Interests

Dr. Berg’s research is focused on optimizing cochlear implant outcomes and is particularly interested in improving music perception of cochlear implant devices.

View Dr. Berg’s research, collaborations, and publications»

Education

  • BA, Music and Psychology, St. Olaf College
  • AuD, Vanderbilt University
  • PhD, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University

Licensure

  • Licensed in Missouri
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Select Publications

  1. Cochlear Implant Electrode Placement and Music Perception. Berg, K. A., Noble, J. H., Dawant, B. M., Sunderhaus, L. W., Defreese, A. J., Labadie, R. F. & Gifford, R. H., Mar 13 2025, In: JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 151, 3, p. 220-227 8 p.
  2. Comparing the effects of vocoded speech on behavioural vowel recognition and the frequency following response. Berg, K. A., Smith, S. B. & Gifford, R. H., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Audiology.
  3. Effects of Marital Status on Cochlear Implant Outcomes. Spector, B. M., Doran, J. P., Berg, K. A., Moberly, A. C., Song, L. & Tamati, T. N., 2025, (Accepted/In press): Laryngoscope.
  4. Electrode Placement Factors and Their Impact on Spectral Resolution in Pediatric and Adult Cochlear Implant Users. Defreese, A., Berg, K., Noble, J., Sunderhaus, L., Lighterink, M., Shi, L., Camarata, S. & Gifford, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press): Otology and Neurotology.
  5. Evaluating Selective Apical Electrode Deactivation for Improving Cochlear Implant Outcomes. Berg, K. A., Noble, J. H., Dawant, B. M. & Gifford, R. H., Jan 1 2025, In: Trends in Hearing. 29, 23312165251353638.