This Week in Hearing

Can hearing aids be personalized for specific environments or even for people with no measurable hearing loss? In this episode, recorded at the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), host Andrew Bellavia sits down with Dr. Pádraig Kitterick to explore the groundbreaking advancements behind NAL-NL3 and COSI 2.0. Together, they dive into the major updates to the world’s most widely used hearing

Gene therapy is rapidly emerging as a transformative approach for treating genetic hearing loss, with Regeneron advancing one of the field’s most promising candidates: DB-OTO. In this conversation, Regeneron’s Auditory Global Program Head Dr. Jonathon Whitton provides an in-depth look at the company’s work developing a gene therapy targeting otoferlin-related hearing loss, a rare but significant condition causing congenital deafness

In this week’s episode of This Week in Hearing, host Bob Traynor is joined by Dr. Frank Musiek to discuss the upcoming second annual “Pathways: Quest for the Best in CAPD and Neuroaudiology.” This virtual symposium, set to take place on April 26, 2025, will focus on advancements and practical applications in diagnosing and treating Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD)

Noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise among children, often due to prolonged exposure to loud music and environments without proper hearing protection. In this episode, Dr. Sherilyn Adler, Executive Director of the Ear Peace Foundation and co-author of HearO Saves the Day, discusses how her new children’s book introduces the concept of hearing protection in a fun and accessible

Auracast has officially launched at the world-renowned Sydney Opera House, setting a new standard for hearing accessibility in live events. In this special episode, Andrew Bellavia takes us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking event, where he explores the powerful capabilities of Auracast technology and its transformative impact on hearing accessibility. Andrew reflects on his personal experience with Auracast technology

Caption Companion is a tool designed to provide real-time captioning without requiring an internet connection. In this conversation, Shari Eberts is joined by Margaret Downs, Executive Director of Premier Visual Voice, and Mathew Call, Director of Technology, to explore how this device can enhance accessibility for people with hearing loss. Equipped with a wireless microphone and user-friendly interface, Caption Companion

Widex this week introduced Widex Allure, a new hearing aid platform designed to enhance speech clarity and improve awareness in various listening environments. Featuring the W1 chip and ‘Precision Hearing Technology’, the platform focuses on delivering clearer speech while maintaining natural sound awareness. In this conversation with Shari Eberts, Dana Helmink, Doctor of Audiology and Senior Director of Clinical Development

How will personalized audio solutions shape the future of hearing health? Dr. James Fielding, CEO of Audeara, discusses how integrating personalized sound is transforming both hearing care and consumer audio. In this conversation, Fielding takes us through Audeara’s journey, from its early days of custom audio devices to its expansion into hearing aid solutions. Audeara’s innovative approach is reshaping the

A deeper understanding of how the brain regulates sound perception through inner ear nerve fibers could transform the way hearing loss is diagnosed and managed. In this conversation, Dr. John Oghalai explores groundbreaking research that uncovers the brain’s role in modulating cochlear nerve fibers to adjust sound levels in response to hearing loss. These findings provide new insights into auditory

Dr. Barry Freeman has had a distinguished career that spans academia, private practice, industry and global audiology education. As a past president of the American Academy of Audiology, Dr. Freeman has been instrumental in shaping the profession, advancing the recognition of audiologists, and promoting access to quality hearing care. Dr. Freeman has been at the forefront of transforming audiology into