In our paper published in the journal eLife on Oct. 1, 2019, we examined how this balloon grows into the more complex ear. Our work helped us formulate a new mathematical theory on how ear growth in animals is controlled.
ERG Applications Open Monday, October 14
Hearing Health Foundation (HHF)’s next Emerging Research Grants (ERG) grant cycle is approaching its start. HHF is especially pleased to announce a significant increase in funding available for our future ERG grantees.
Estrogen’s Role in Hearing and Protecting Against Hearing Loss
Differences in hearing and hearing loss in men and women are well documented. A recent review of these appeared in the June 2019 issue of the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
A Newly Identified Neuron in a Brain Region Tied to Hearing
My lab at the University of Michigan identified a novel neuron type called VIP neurons. VIP neurons make a small protein called vasoactive intestinal peptide. Despite its name, previous studies have shown that VIP is made by specific types of neurons in several other brain regions.
CT Imaging as a Diagnostic Tool for Ménière’s Disease
Comparing the angle measurements of the ATVA, we confirmed the results of the cadaveric study. There was a strong correlation between late onset Ménière’s with a typical “adult” course of the vestibular aqueduct, while early onset Ménière’s was associated with a more straight, “fetal” course of the vestibular aqueduct.
Lasting Effects From Head and Brain Injury
In our research “Patient‐Reported Auditory Handicap Measures Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,” published in The Laryngoscope, we examined auditory complaints following traumatic brain injury, as well as changes that occur to the peripheral vestibular system in the postmortem setting.
Making Sense of Sound
Valeriy Shafiro conducts research in hearing and speech perception that focuses on finding new ways to diagnose auditory deficits and improve communication abilities in adults.
Moving Beyond Wnt and Notch Pathways for Hair Cell Regeneration
Both the Wnt and Notch pathways play a role in determining how inner ear cells develop into specific types of cells and multiply, and they are also important in the development of the cochlea as a whole.
Outsmarting the Most Common Military Injury: How One Veteran Is Helping Future Generations
After meeting qualifications through a rigorous annual application process, HHF Board Chair John Dillard has been a tinnitus consumer reviewer for three years, a role he expects to continue.
2019-2020 Emerging Research Grantees Announced
Following a rigorous review process, our Scientific Review Committee and Council of Scientific Trustees, comprised of senior expert scientists and physicians from across the US, have chosen fourteen especially meritorious projects to fund, covering a broad range of hearing and balance science.