Translational Auditory Physiology and Perception Laboratory

10/07/2026

If you happen to be attending this year's Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention in Lincoln this week, be sure to stop by the TAPP Lab poster and learn more about what OAEs can tell us about middle ear status!

08/26/2026

🐶🐱 Employee of the Month? Not quite... but definitely the cutest! 🐾

Our staff's pets may not clock in every day, but they certainly know how to boost morale. From playful pups to curious cats, meet the adorable VIPs (Very Important Pets) behind our amazing team.

Happy National Dog Day 2026!

08/25/2026

We are thrilled to announce Sadie as the newest member of the TAPP Lab team! During her graduate education, Sadie spent time in the APC and CAT labs as a T35 trainee and clinical/research extern. Upon completion of her externship, she joined BTNRH as a clinical audiologist. In her new role, Sadie will continue as a dual research and clinical audiologist. In our lab, Sadie will be assisting with the audiologic monitoring of children with otitis media, clinical implementation of wideband tympanometry, dissemination of lab results and more. And of course, she is our newest TAPP van driver. Welcome Sadie!

08/24/2026

Come work with the TAPP Lab! We now have a full-time research assistant position available. Learn more or apply here:

https://boystown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/boystowncareers/job/Omaha-NE/Research-Assistant-I_REQ-2026-8781-1

07/30/2026

We are hiring! Learn more or apply here:

https://boystown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/boystowncareers/job/Omaha-NE/Research-Assistant-I_REQ-2026-8781-1

06/22/2026

Come work with the TAPP Lab--now hiring a research assistant! You can view more information about the position and apply at the link below.

Location: Boys Town National Research Hospital, 555 N. 30th Street Hours: 15 - 20 hours per week We are seeking a research assistant in the Translational Auditory Physiology and Perception Laboratory, Directed by Gabrielle Merchange, AuD, PhD in the Center for Hearing Research at Boys Town National....

06/22/2026

One day late, but we didn't want to miss out on sharing some TAPP Lab selfies for National Selfie Day yesterday!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the TAPP Lab!

06/08/2026

Everything‘s better with a best friend! We love when siblings, stuffies or friends join our participants during the van visits!

06/03/2026

Today we wish the best of luck to Raya on her last day in the TAPP Lab as she heads into her busy senior year. Raya will be missed by her research colleagues and the many young participants who got to work with her over the past couple of years! Good luck, Raya!