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Gabriel Corfas

Researcher · DISC type Cs
Scientific Founder at Decibel Therapeutics
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Gabriel Corfas is a distinguished professor and researcher, serving as the Director of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on the cellular mechanisms of the nervous system to develop therapies for hearing loss. He holds a Ph. D. from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

He is a scientific founder of Decibel Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to restoring and improving hearing and balance.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Scientific Founder
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Gabriel shows up

Cost Conscious
Perfectionist
Soft Communicator

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Gabriel cares about

Hearing Restoration
As Director of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute and a founder of Decibel Therapeutics, his career is dedicated to creating therapies for hearing loss.
Auditory Neuroscience
His lab's research is centered on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the nervous system, particularly as they relate to auditory function and disorders.
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Career

Work history

10-2015 - 11-2023
Scientific Founder
Decibel Therapeutics
7-2014
Director, Kresge Hearing Research Institute
University of Michigan Medical School
7-2014
Professor and Associate Chair for Research, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
University of Michigan
7-2007 - 7-2014
Director of Basic Research in Otolaryngology
Boston Children's Hospital
11-1995 - 7-2014
Research Associate with Harvard Appointment
Boston Children's Hospital
In the press

Media appearances

From the KHRI Director. Featured in University of Michigan Medical School – MedResearch
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Education
1983 - 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Weizmann Institute of Science
1977 - 1982
B.Sc./M.Sc
University of Buenos Aires
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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