Hearing News Watch

The Tinnitus Relief Summit 2026, taking place virtually on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, offers a free opportunity for individuals seeking tinnitus relief to connect with leading specialists from around the world. The Tinnitus Relief Summit is a free, annual, one-day online event designed for people experiencing tinnitus, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The summit will be streamed live via Zoom from

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — Sensorion, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on therapies for hearing loss disorders, announced a €60 million (~$65M USD) financing through a reserved offering that includes a €20 million (~$22M USD) strategic investment from Sanofi and participation from existing and new healthcare investors. According to the company, the financing is intended to support progression of Sensorion’s genetic medicine

Seeing how cochlear hair cells are organized in three dimensions has been a longstanding challenge in hearing science. Better ways to map and measure these microscopic structures could shed new light on how hearing is damaged—and how it might be restored. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new artificial intelligence–based tool to help scientists study

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — HearUSA announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship, an annual award supporting audiology students focused on expanding access to hearing care in underserved communities. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2026. Established in 2024 in memory of Jill Botkin, a longtime HearUSA leader who passed away in

Gael Hannan’s TEDx talk—The dirty little secret of hearing loss—has been released, bringing a candid message about communication, stigma, and the everyday workarounds many people with hearing loss rely on to get through conversations. In the talk, Hannan describes a familiar “survival tactic”: smiling and nodding while hoping you caught enough to keep up. She argues that while this can

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — The Illinois Academy of Audiology (IAA) announced that State Senator Julie Morrison (D–Deerfield) will sponsor Senate Bill 2838 (SB2838), legislation that would add a new “Hearing Care Plan Contracts Article” to the Illinois Insurance Code and increase state oversight of hearing care plans, sometimes referred to as third-party administrators. Filed in the Illinois Senate on January 13,

OSAKA, JAPAN — Shionogi & Co., Ltd. announced the conclusion of a joint research & development agreement and investment agreement with Salubritas Therapeutics aimed at demonstrating improvements in hearing function through sensory hair cell regeneration in the inner ear and developing new pharmaceuticals. The companies said the collaboration will focus on prevention and treatment of hearing loss through regenerative approaches,

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon, a global leader in hearing care services and solutions, is one of 17 companies worldwide certified as a Global Top Employer in 2026, and the only company in the hearing care sector to receive this recognition for human resources management and workplace practices. New for 2026, in addition to the global recognition, Amplifon received certification in

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Oticon Government Services participated in a home dedication ceremony hosted by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) to recognize U.S. Army Major Dolly Harris, who received the keys to her specially adapted custom home in Howell Township, New Jersey. Oticon Government Services has supported Homes For Our Troops since 2017, sponsoring the

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN — The International Hearing Society (IHS) announced that U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Hearing Aid Specialist among its best jobs for 2026, according to rankings published in the outlet’s January 12 edition. The rankings are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, along with U.S. News & World Report’s internal analysis. In