This Week in Hearing

How are hearing loss and musicality connected? In a recent conversation, Brian Taylor spoke with Dr. Srishti Nayak, a researcher at the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab, to explore the relationship between hearing and musical abilities. Dr. Nayak discussed emerging research on how musical engagement may support hearing health and introduced the MAPLE framework, which suggests that musical skills, language abilities,

With auditory training gaining renewed attention, Neurotone’s revitalized LACE AI Pro is emerging as a powerful tool for improving hearing outcomes. In this discussion, Dr. Miles Aron, COO of Neurotone, explores how the company is modernizing auditory training through AI technology, gamification, and an expansive library of customizable exercises. LACE focuses on synthetic auditory training, helping patients improve their ability

Can cell therapy revolutionize hearing loss treatment? In this follow-up discussion, Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics, shares the latest updates on the ReSonance™ (ANP1) program, a pioneering preclinical study exploring auditory neuron cell transplantation. Culley explains how lab-grown auditory neurons are being delivered to the inner ear to potentially restore damaged auditory pathways—a groundbreaking approach that could even

Over the past year, our episodes have captured the key developments and inspiring stories driving progress in hearing healthcare. From emerging technologies and groundbreaking research to personal journeys and industry trends, each conversation offered valuable insights into the evolving landscape of hearing health. We explored topics ranging from innovative hearing aid designs and pharmaceutical breakthroughs to the real-world experiences of

Neuroimaging is an essential tool in diagnosing and managing complex auditory and vestibular conditions, and the new textbook Neuroimaging of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Clinician’s Guide is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in this field. In this discussion, Dr. Matthew Bush, otolaryngologist and department chair at the University of Kentucky, highlights the

Can a unified network of patients, clinicians, and researchers finally transform tinnitus care? The team at Stop The Ring presents an ambitious plan to do just that with the creation of a Tinnitus Learning Health Network. Originally presented at the InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium and moderated by Dr. David Holcomb, this discussion brings together Jeffery Reagan, a tinnitus patient and founder

Shyam Gollakota, a professor at the University of Washington and digital health innovator, is pioneering a revolutionary solution to the ‘cocktail party problem,’ a longstanding challenge in hearing technology. His team has created a groundbreaking “sound bubble” device that enables users to amplify voices within a specific range while minimizing external noise and distractions. Designed to adapt dynamically to different

The integration of hearing health features into mainstream consumer audio technology is gaining momentum, driven by collaborations such as that of Mimi Hearing Technologies and Knowles Corp. This week, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Florian Schneidmodel and Mehul Kochar to discuss how Mimi’s sound personalization technology and Knowles’ balanced armature receivers are transforming consumer devices like true wireless earbuds. By

This week, Amyn Amlani sits down with Dr. Marcus Atlas, founder of the Ear Science Institute Australia, to discuss the institute’s groundbreaking work, particularly the development of ClearDrum. ClearDrum is an innovative biosynthetic prosthetic designed to reconstruct the human tympanic membrane using silk fibroin. Unlike traditional graft materials like cartilage, ClearDrum offers transparency, superior acoustic properties, and robust mechanical strength,

Why do so many tinnitus patients feel unheard, and how can we better meet their needs? In this thought-provoking presentation from the InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium, Dr. James Jackson explores the gap between what tinnitus patients expect and the care they actually receive. Drawing on his extensive research and expertise, Dr. Jackson delves into the Primary Patient Pathway in the