Paving the way to cure Usher Syndrome: landmark findings in new paper
What if we could re-program a patient’s own stem cells to become something new – and use them to cure Usher Syndrome, a chronic genetic condition? Ear Science researchers have…
Research
Is tele-audiology ready? Karina submits important thesis
With hearing loss on the rise — and a global shortage of audiological services to help — tele-audiology is becoming increasingly important. Ear Science Researcher, clinical audiologist and speech-language pathologist…
Welcoming Hon. Malcolm McCusker to our Lab | Showcasing our research
Excited Ear Science Staff gathered at the Ralph and Patricia Sarich building in April to welcome our Patron, The Honorable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC CitWA, and Tonya McCusker AM…
Listen Up! Your Memory May Depend On It
Ear Science Institute Australia are leading a world-first, Western Australian study investigating whether treating hearing loss sooner can stave off or slow down dementia, loneliness, anxiety and depression. A 24-month…
ClearDrum Grant
Medtech grant brings West Australian invention using silkworms one step closer to market Yesterday, MTPConnect and Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP announced $18.8 million in funding for…
Hearing aid review paper
A new paper has been published, titled Hearing aid review appointment: clients’ reasons for attendance and non-attendance. Lead author Dr Bec Bennett has published this paper in collaboration with a…
Ear Science launches new campaign
Have you seen the new Ear Science Institute Australia TV ad? This exciting new campaign showcases the breadth of research undertaken at Ear Science and gives a glimpse at a…
Using mobile phones to detect hearing loss in pre-schoolers
How can we check more children’s hearing in communities with fewer resources? Adjunct Professor Rob Eikelboom, Professor De Wet Swanepoel and collaborators co-authored a paper on how using mHealth (mobile…
A curious mind leads Assoc Prof Prêle to Ear Science
A/Prof Cecilia Prêle’s curiosity has been her driver throughout her career. “I love starting with a question and not knowing where that’s going to take me,” said A/Prof Prêle. A/Prof…
Presentation on regenerative research
PhD student Huan Ting Ong presented her work to a recent international tissue engineering conference in Brisbane. This conference was the annual Asia Pacific Chapter meeting of the Tissue Engineering…
