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Telethon Funding to Protect the Hearing of Children with Cancer

18 May 2022

Researchers at Ear Science Institute Australia have been awarded a Channel 7 Telethon Trust grant to support the discovery of new drugs to protect the hearing of children with cancer.Over…

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West Australian based researcher Dr Cathy Sucher Awarded REDI Fellowship high priority project, with one of Australia’s most innovative companies

12 May 2022

Perth based Ear Science researcher to improve awareness and uptake of cochlear implant recipient outcomes.The Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) Fellowship program provides up to $250,000 per Fellow…

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Helping Older People Feel Happier

21 April 2022

Researchers at Ear Science helped create an educational resource for aged-care workers to support their clients with hearing loss that might be contributing to them feeling sad.Hearing loss is a…

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Telethon backs the push to cure hearing loss

8 April 2022

We are supporting the kids of Western Australia to thrive thanks to Telethon. Ear Science Institute Australia is a proud Telethon beneficiary for 2022. We are looking forward to…

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Go for it: the joys & challenges of an audiology researcher

5 April 2022

Join Mel Ferguson as she chats with Caitlin Barr about her career in audiology, leadership, balancing motherhood, and why we need to believe in ourselves, work together, speak out when…

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Silicon-chip technology creating a better eardrum

30 March 2022

The ability to hear well is fundamental to the development of speech and language. It is crucial a child with a hearing loss is identified early, and given immediate access…

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Telehealth | opportunities and challenges for those with hearing impairment

28 March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to think about different ways to access health services. However, effective health care appointments via telehealth can be challenging for people with hearing impairment.…

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Could the gallbladder hold the key to curing hearing loss?

28 March 2022

The inner ear is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear and is mainly responsible for sound detection and balance. When the specialised inner ear cells deteriorate or die this…

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AAMRI showcases Australia’s Medical Research Discoveries

24 February 2022

Showcasing breakthroughs from Australian medical research institutes The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has today launched a new website, Medical Research Discoveries, to bring together the best stories…

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Research to improve the reliability of cochlear implants

24 February 2022

The acute and long-term outcomes of cochlear implantation remain variable and can be unpredictable. One reason is the formation of scar tissue around the electrode which, in some cases, can…

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