https://www.american-hearing.org/staff/kelly-keeling-jd/
“My father has spent his entire life navigating deafness in one ear and hearing loss in the other. I have watched him receive the best care from his providers and maintain a positive outlook on possible cures by being a…
https://www.american-hearing.org/blog/exploring-how-stress-hormones-affect-inner-ear-workings/
Spotlight on Justine Renauld, PhD Assistant Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine and 2021 AHRF Grant Recipient Article by Matsya Thulasiram “Blindness separates people from things; deafness separates people from people.” This quote from Helen Keller has impacted the…
https://www.american-hearing.org/staff/bobby-arnold/
“I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of conditions like Meniere’s disease, which has motivated me to use my expertise and passion to advance research and understanding of these often-overlooked disorders.” -Bobby Arnold Bobby Arnold (he/him/his) brings a unique perspective to…
https://www.american-hearing.org/blog/ahrf-awards-grants-to-seven-hearing-research-teams-in-2024/
Elmhurst, Illinois – January 15, 2024 – The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) announced the recipients of its 2024 research grants today. AHRF will award seven grants totaling just over $358,000 to investigators who are exploring how we hear and how we…
https://www.american-hearing.org/project/akihiro-matsuoka/
Discovery Grant Our team at UC San Diego leverages human induced pluripotent stem cells to study and potentially rectify the Blood-Labyrinthine Barrier (BLB) dysfunction in Ménière’s disease. This innovative approach aims to transform treatment strategies, impacting Ménière’s disease and other…
https://www.american-hearing.org/blog/ahrf-announces-2022-scientific-grants/
Elmhurst, Illinois – January 20, 2022 – The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) announced today that it has awarded ten grants to investigators who are exploring hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear. AHRF awarded nearly $320,000 in grant monies…
https://www.american-hearing.org/project/christopher-mularczyk-copy/
This study aims to use techniques in optical coherence tomography to characterize structures of the inner ear. Our project seeks to develop an imaging system for use in the operating room and outpatient setting to diagnose and monitor disorders of…
Elmhurst, Illinois – January 21, 2020 – The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) announced that in January 2020, it awarded twelve grants to investigators who are exploring hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear. AHRF awarded close to $300,000 in…
https://www.american-hearing.org/project/habib-g-rizk/
This study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover, pilot trial of venlafaxine extended-release daily for the prophylactic treatment of Meniere’s disease. The study will measure the number and severity of dizziness episodes, functional outcomes, and self-perceived cognitive, psychological and quality…
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