Repairing Cochlear Synaptopathy [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Andrew Wise (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr James Fallon ,  Dr Rachael Richardson ,  Prof Frank Caruso ,  Prof Robert Shepherd
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Brief description Most adults will have already sustained damage to the tiny connections between hearing cells and nerve cells; a missing link in their auditory pathway. There is no way to repair the damage and our hearing will worsen over time. We now have compelling evidence that a growth factor therapy to the inner ear restores the connections. We will deliver world-first data to justify and set the parameters for a clinical trial for a therapy to treat hearing loss for the first time.

Funding Amount $AUD 690,249.27

Funding Scheme Project Grants

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