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Principal Investigator
Mitra Britton, PhD
Mitra Britton, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Montclair State University
Dr. Britton’s research examines the heterogeneity of tinnitus and its determinants within the framework of the auditory exposome: the cumulative environmental, physiological, and lifestyle exposures that influence auditory health across the lifespan. Her work integrates large-scale population datasets, clinical auditory assessment, and gut microbiome analysis to characterize tinnitus phenotypes and to identify modifiable risk factors and biological pathways. In the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, she teaches graduate courses in the genetics of hearing loss, auditory pharmacology, tinnitus, noise, and medical audiology.
Graduate Student Members
Emma Bickford
Emma Bickford
Doctoral Assistant, Au.D. Student
Emma Bickford is a first-year Au.D. student at Montclair State University. She graduated in May of 2026 from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. During her undergraduate studies, she spent three years in a behavioral neuroscience lab investigating the neural circuits underlying motivation, reinforcement, and addiction in rodent models. She joined Dr. Britton’s research lab as a Doctoral Assistant in the fall of 2026. With her background in neuroscience, Emma is excited to further explore the connections between auditory science, research, and clinical practice.
Chloe Rickley
Chloe Rickley
Doctoral Assistant, Au.D. Student
Chloe Rickley is a second-year Au.D. student at Montclair State University. She graduated in May of 2025 from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She joined Dr. Britton’s research lab as a Doctoral Assistant in the fall of 2025. Through her academic and clinical experiences, she has developed an interest in the relationship between auditory science and clinical practice. She looks forward to expanding her research experience and further exploring topics in audiology and hearing science.
Lyndsey Jones
Lyndsey Jones
Doctoral Assistant, Au.D. Student
Lyndsey Jones is a second-year Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) student at Montclair State University. She earned her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Syracuse University, where she conducted research examining conversational discourse following traumatic brain injury. In summer 2026, she completed an NIH-funded T35 Research Traineeship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she investigated factors influencing cochlear implant candidates’ decisions to pursue implantation. At Montclair State, Lyndsey is involved in research exploring associations between tinnitus and other health conditions. She also plays a leadership role in A Global Interprofessional Humanitarian Clinical Initiative, supporting the development of sustainable, collaborative hearing healthcare services in Dominica. Her interests include cochlear implantation, tinnitus, global hearing healthcare, and improving patient outcomes and access to care.
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