Tenzin Ngodup, PhD
Biography
Dr. Ngodup received his BS degree from Panjab University, India, and his PhD from the University at Buffalo with Dr. Matthew Xu-Friedman. He did his postdoctoral training with Dr. Laurence Trussell at the Oregon Health & Science University. He joined the department as an assistant professor in 2025.
Current CV
Overview
Undergraduate: BS, Panjab University, India; BEd, Central Institute of Education, Delhi University, India
Graduate: University at Buffalo, Ph.D.
Fellowship: Postdoctoral Research, Oregon Health & Science University
Membership: Society for Neuroscience, Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Awards and Honors
Emerging Research Grant, Hearing Health Foundation, 2019
Travel Award, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 2019
Bishop Outstanding Neuroscience Thesis Award, University at Buffalo, 2017
Sikyong Academic Achievement Award for Tibetans, India, 2017
Graduate Scholarship for Tibetans, Dalai Lama Trust, DC, 2015
Travel Award, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 2015
Graduate Fellowship Award, University at Buffalo, 2013
Recent Publications
Resdearch Areas
Research Areas
Research Focus
My lab is interested in understanding how neurons in the brain process auditory signals. Neurons communicate with each other through synaptic connections. Our focus is on understanding how the different types of neurons, their neural circuits, and their connections work to help us hear. To do this, my lab uses in vitro slice electrophysiology, optogenetics, viral tract tracing methods, large-scale tissue clearing, advanced imaging techniques, and neuroanatomical approaches. This research could lead to a better understanding of the neural defects underlying hearing disorders like tinnitus, hyperacusis, and speech processing disorders and may lead to more effective therapeutic inventions.