Dianne Hammes Ganguly, M.A., is a Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-Time) in the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She earned her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota in 1995.

With extensive clinical and research experience, Hammes Ganguly specializes in pediatric hearing loss, focusing on the speech and language development of infants and young children who use cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants (ABI), or hearing aids. Her research interests include early implantation outcomes—particularly in children implanted before 18 months—and the development of communication and literacy skills in children with hearing devices.

Hammes Ganguly is also a member of the Los Angeles Pediatric ABI Team, contributing to clinical trials and studies aimed at improving outcomes for children with complex auditory needs.

Her scholarly work includes co-authored publications on early communication development in children with auditory brainstem implants and guidance for therapists working with pediatric ABI recipients.