Hearing News Watch

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSSETTS — Skylark Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted genetic medicines for hearing loss and other monogenic disorders, announced that the first patient has been dosed in the SONIX Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating SKY-GJB2, the company’s investigational inner-ear-targeted gene therapy for GJB2-mediated hearing loss. “Dosing the first patient in SONIX brings us one step closer to a future

LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA — Sonorous Neurovascular has enrolled the first Canadian patient in its international B-SILENT clinical study evaluating the investigational BosSTENT™ for the treatment of debilitating pulsatile tinnitus associated with symptomatic cerebral venous sinus stenosis. The enrollment took place at The Ottawa Hospital under principal investigator Dr. Robert Fahed and marks the study’s expansion into Canada. The B-SILENT study

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey recently welcomed individuals from across the country affected by Usher syndrome to its headquarters for a special Starkey Cares hearing event held in conjunction with the 2026 Usher Syndrome Coalition Conference. Through Starkey Cares, the company provided comprehensive hearing evaluations and fit 20 qualified individuals with hearing aids, helping improve access to hearing technology for

FRANKFORT, KY & SMITHFIELD, NC — The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) announced that Coates Hearing Clinic has become the first practice to earn ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation. Coates Hearing Clinic, which operates locations in Smithfield, Goldsboro, Lillington, and Clayton, North Carolina, is the inaugural recipient of ADA’s new accreditation program. The program recognizes audiology practices that demonstrate established

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY — WSA has launched EMPOWERS U, a partnership program designed to support Doctor of Audiology (AuD) students throughout their education and transition into professional practice. The initiative is intended to complement university education by providing students with additional mentorship, industry exposure, professional development opportunities, scholarships, and career resources while strengthening collaboration between WSA and AuD programs. By bringing

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon reported stronger growth and improved profitability during the second quarter of 2026, with the hearing care company recording its highest organic quarterly growth in two years and reaffirming its outlook for the full year. For the first six months of 2026, Amplifon reported consolidated revenues of €1.186 billion (~$1.37 billion USD), representing growth of 1.3% at

ISELIN, NJ & FRANKFORT, KY — WSA and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) today announced a national partnership to launch and expand Listen Up, a public awareness and public service announcement (PSA) initiative designed to encourage adults age 50 and older to make hearing screenings a routine part of their healthcare. Led by ADA with support from WSA,

EUGENE, OREGON — The Center for Hearing Access, in conjunction with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC), announced that co-plaintiffs Dr. Linda Forrest of Oregon and CCDC have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging that assistive listening systems were not provided during the American Psychological Association’s (APA) August 2025 annual convention at the Colorado Convention Center. Filed July 22, 2026,

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey welcomed hundreds of audiology students from across the United States to its annual Starkey University Workshop, an educational program designed to provide future hearing care professionals with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, clinical practices, and industry expertise. Students representing 40 university programs participated in sessions focused on AI-powered hearing technology, hearing science, patient-centered care, clinical

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Illinois has become the first state in the nation to enact legislation specifically designed to strengthen consumer protections and improve transparency for hearing care plans following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 2838 (SB2838) into law. Sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D–Lake Forest) and State Representative Rita Mayfield (D–Waukegan), the legislation passed with strong bipartisan support