Richard Hurtig Ph.D.
richard-hurtigatuiowadotedu
Professor of Speech Pathology and Audiology

Examination of invariant properties of human perception and information processing across visual, auditory and tactile modalities, with an emphasis on the underlying neural mechanisms. Studies include work on pattern recognition in speech perception and on the role of attention and feedback mechanisms. The lab also is working on micro-processor based assistive technologies for individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities which limit mobility and speech.

http://www.shc.uiowa.edu/wjshc/facultyandstaff/hurtig.html

Selected Publications

Downey D, Hurtig R. Augmentative and alternative communication. Pediatric Annals. 32(7): 466-74, Jul 2003.

Hurtig,R.R. and Turner C.W. Apparatus and Methods for proportional audio compression and frequency shifting, United States of America, Patent No. 6577739, 2003.

O'Leary DS, Block RI, Koeppel JA, Flaum M, Schultz SK, Andreasen NC, Ponto LB, Watkins GL, Hurtig RR, Hichwa RD. Effects of smoking marijuana on brain perfusion and cognition. Neuropsychopharmacology : Official Publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.. 26(6): 802-16, Jun 2002.

Block RI, O'Leary DS, Hichwa RD, Augustinack JC, Boles Ponto LL, Ghoneim MM, Arndt S, Hurtig RR, Watkins GL, Hall JA, Nathan PE, Andreasen NC. Effects of frequent marijuana use on memory-related regional cerebral blood flow. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior. 72(1-2): 237-50, May 2002.