Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center

The Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center (APARC) will meet the urgent need to address untreated hearing loss in Indiana, especially among underserved populations.

Meeting the Demand

Untreated hearing loss is associated with increased cognitive decline, dementia, social isolation, falls and mental health disorders. For people with untreated hearing loss, health care costs are 46% higher and inpatient stays occur 1.5 times more often than for those without hearing loss.

15%

American adults who have difficulty hearing

Audiologist for every 14,000 people in the u.S.

Improving patient outcomes through technology

Leveraging Purdue’s leadership in artificial intelligence, as well as the speech, language and hearing sciences, the goal of APARC is to develop better testing methods and improve hearing health and overall well-being for people living in central Indiana and beyond.

16 Tech Innovation District

Our Indianapolis presence within the innovation hub of the 16 Tech Innovation District provides a unique opportunity to establish APARC in a community-based ecosystem including many other initiatives aimed at accelerating transformative health solutions in the local community and beyond.

Volunteer for research studies

Volunteering provides an opportunity for you to play a role in important health and wellness research happening at APARC. If you would like to volunteer as a study participant, please fill out our survey.