An abstract co-authored by Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński was recognised by the Scientific Council of the world congress ‘CI2021 – Cochlear Implants in Adults in Children. Cochlear Implantation: it takes a village’. The conference took place online on 28 April–1 May 2021. The award was presented during the opening session on 29 April.
Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński was an author of five papers presented at the conference. Alongside contributions from the United States and other countries, the programme included only a few papers from European centres and no others from Poland. ‘Cognitive Improvement after Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults with Severe or Profound Hearing Impairement: a Prospective, Longitudinal, Controlled, Multicentrer Study’ received the CI2021 Best Abstract Award. It was the only award-winning paper with a co-author representing Poland.
The abstract was selected from 350 submissions, of which 100 were subsequently accepted for podium presentation. Only nine papers received awards, demonstrating the scientific quality, innovation and potential of the findings in the study co-authored by Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński.
‘CI2021 – Cochlear Implants in Adults in Children’ is a recurring conference bringing together outstanding specialists from around the world to discuss cochlear implants from a broad perspective. Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński has participated in these meetings for many years, establishing and developing international cooperation and promoting Polish medical achievements worldwide.