Principal Investigator
Justin S. Golub's Curriculum Vitae (CV) | Department Bio
Dr. Golub is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Development in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle and a fellowship in neurotology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained a masters in biostatistics/patient-oriented research at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He is the author of more than ninety peer-reviewed research publications and has co-edited four books, including the Pasha/Golub guide, a bestseller among trainees. Dr. Golub has an NIH-funded research program investigating the brain effects of age-related hearing loss. He is also a leading pioneer in minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery. Clinically, he is interested in optimizing treatment of age-related hearing loss and improving outcomes using endoscopic ear surgery. When not toiling at work, he may be found relaxing with his family in the hills of Westchester County.
Medical Student and Dean's Research Fellow
Dillon is a medical student at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received his B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include the long-term impacts of hearing loss as it relates to socialization, cognition, and neurodegenerative disease, as well as research in surgical outcomes. Dillon spends his free time exercising, reading, or traveling with friends and family.
Medical Student and Research Fellow
Hannah is a medical student at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She received her B.A. in Biology from Williams College. Hannah's research interests include the intersection between hearing loss and long-term health outcomes, such as cognition and dementia, as well as the effects of climate change on health. In her free time, she enjoys biking the city, dabbling in pottery, taking film photos, and making graphical abstracts.
Research Audiologist
Karla is an Assistant Professor of Audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She received her doctorate in Clinical Audiology from the University of Florida. She has previously served as a professor and instructor at other learning institutions such as the Ichan school of Medicine and is always happy to share her knowledge with students in her field of Audiology. Her research interests include the relationship between hearing loss and cognition, particularly as it pertains to the aging adult and the bilingual (English/Spanish) population. In her free time, Karla enjoys crafting, spending time with her extended family and enjoying nature.
Research Coordinator
Jesus Lopez-Peña is a Research Coordinator in the Otolaryngology Research Department. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in Systems Physiology from San Jose State University. Jesus is passionate about improving healthcare access and outcomes for under-resourced communities, both locally and globally, with a focus on ensuring equitable, high-quality care. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and exploring diverse cuisines and cultures.
Research Coordination
Adam holds dual master's degrees in Molecular Biology and Epidemiology, with an interdisciplinary background bridging bench science, population health, and clinical research. His research interests span antimicrobial resistance, disease surveillance, and the social and biological drivers of health across the life course. Adam is particularly drawn to work that focuses on promoting equitable access to care and translating science into meaningful health outcomes. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and cooking.
Research Assistant
Larry Tapia is a Research Assistant in the Otolaryngology Research Department with a degree in Computer Science from Skidmore College. He is passionate about research and is particularly interested in harnessing the power of healthcare databases to improve patient outcomes and inform decision-making. He aspires to become a data analyst in the healthcare field, using programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, and more to drive data-driven innovation and make a meaningful impact on society. Outside of his professional work, he is an avid sports fan, supporting the San Francisco 49ers, New York City FC and Real Madrid, and the New York Knicks.
EARHLI RCT Collaborators
Columbia University
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Florida
University of Washington
Adam M. Brickman, PhD
Department of Neurology
Katharine K. Brewster, MD
Department of Psychiatry
Ana H. Kim, MD
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Anil K. Lalwani, MD
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Frank R. Lin, MD, PhD
Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins
José A. Luchsinger, MD, MPH
Department of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology
John (Jack) W. Rowe, MD
Columbia Aging Center
Nicole Schupf, PhD
Department of Neurology, Department of Epidemiology
Former Members and Collaborators
