We are proud to announce that Brian Tyler, award-winning film score composer, actively supports the work of the American Hearing Research Foundation. Born and raised in California, Mr. Tyler attended UCLA and Harvard before becoming a composer. Some of his…
We asked our 2013 AHRF researchers to provide some information about the scientific productivity and knowledge that emerged from their research grants by providing an assessment of the impact the grants may have had on their scientific career advancement, or…
The AHRF Board of Directors and the Research Committee are pleased to announce this year’s AHRF research grant recipients. AHRF received numerous high-quality proposals this year; therefore, we decided to fund seven research projects, two more than last year and…
The AHRF has hired Apex Management & Special Events, a non-profit management company, to manage the operations of the organization. Founded in 2002, Apex manages both nonprofit and association clients, and is headquartered in Elmhurst, IL. Kimberly LaBounty will serve…
March 14, 2013 — Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have received a grant from the American Hearing Research Foundation to conduct a pilot study of genetic hearing screening for newborns at the Children’s Hospital of…
March 1, 2013 — Cochlear implants have helped thousands of people living with hearing loss regain some hearing and allowing them to communicate and participate in life. But surgeons and researchers believe that cochlear implants (CIs) can work even better…
February 12, 2013 — Two 2013 AHRF researchers are investigating the use of a new, highly sensitive test to discern very early stage hearing loss in patients exposed to certain chemotherapy drugs known to cause hearing loss. The researchers, led by Sumit…
Thanks to our many generous supporters and friends, the AHRF raised $2,320 for the Chicago Walk4Hearing, which took place on October 14th in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. The walk had more than 25 teams, and raised more than $70,000. The donations…
In February, 2012, AHRF Board Chairman Richard Muench and I attended the ARO (Association for Research in Otolaryngology) meeting in San Diego, California. While there, we had the opportunity to meet with Allen Ryan, PhD, Director of Otolaryngology Research at…
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