Prof. Luminita Radulescu is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași, Romania, and Director of the ENT Clinic at the Rehabilitation Hospital Iași.  A pioneer in cochlear implantation in Romania, she was part of the team that performed Romania’s first cochlear implant in 2000 and has since overseen over 1000 procedures. Prof. Radulescu has authored more than 100 publications, four books, and presented over 200 papers at national and international conferences . She also mentors PhD candidates and serves on editorial boards related to otology and hearing rehabilitation.