262 - Can Genetic Research Unlock a Cure for Hearing Loss? Exploring the Future of Personalized Treatment with Dr. Christo Bester

262 - Can Genetic Research Unlock a Cure for Hearing Loss? Exploring the Future of Personalized Treatment with Dr. Christo Bester

Will genetic therapies revolutionize hearing loss treatment? Dr. Christo Bester, Head of Implant Innovation at Ear Science Institute Australia, discusses the emerging role of gene therapy and personalized medicine in hearing restoration. He highlights the Aussie Earbank initiative, a pioneering effort to collect genetic samples and audiometric data, helping researchers develop targeted treatments. With over 155 genes linked to hearing loss, this presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted interventions. He emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in advancing gene therapy, as large-scale research efforts are needed to bring these treatments from the lab to clinical practice. The discussion sheds light on how biobanking plays a crucial role in identifying patients who may benefit from emerging genetic treatments, offering new hope beyond traditional hearing aids and cochlear implants.Looking ahead, gene therapy and personalized medicine are set to reshape hearing care by complementing existing solutions. While still in its early stages, genetic research is paving the way for a future where treatments are tailored to an individual’s unique genetic profile, potentially restoring hearing function in ways never before possible.Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter):

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008 - Understanding the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact: Development, Benefits and Limitations

008 - Understanding the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact: Development, Benefits and Limitations

Licensed audiologists will soon have the opportunity to practice in-person and through telepractice across state lines because of an occupational licensure compact that has been in development since 2...

7 Sep 202122min

007 - Hearing Healthcare: How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with Rick Rutter, VP Marketing at Hear.com

007 - Hearing Healthcare: How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with Rick Rutter, VP Marketing at Hear.com

Rick Rutter, VP of Marketing at hear.com, is this week’s guest on This Week in Hearing. Rick is not only an industry executive, but also suffers from hearing loss. Rick provides a first-hand insight o...

31 Aug 202120min

006 - Hearing Healthcare: How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with Kate Carr, President of HIA

006 - Hearing Healthcare: How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with Kate Carr, President of HIA

“How do we meet consumer where they are?” is the theme of this week’s video podcast on This Week in Hearing. Host, Amyn Amlani, is joined by special guest, Kate Carr, President of the Hearing Industri...

24 Aug 202138min

Tech Spotlight: Redux. Interview with Matt Hay and Al Turri

Tech Spotlight: Redux. Interview with Matt Hay and Al Turri

Despite many improvements and innovations in improving the moisture-resistance of hearing devices, such as nanocoating and improved case sealing, moisture issues still remain a significant cause of he...

19 Aug 202120min

005 - Leveraging AI for Next-Generation Hearing Enhancement: Knowles and Chatable Partnership

005 - Leveraging AI for Next-Generation Hearing Enhancement: Knowles and Chatable Partnership

In recent surveys, up to 60% of hearables users said they would find conversational enhancement desirable. Such large percentages mean people who do not measure as having hearing loss also wish to hea...

16 Aug 202127min

004 - Understanding Your Value & Leveraging Collaborative Negotiation in the Audiology Workplace - Kaila Howard, AuD, Riley DeBacker, AuD & PhD, Ashley Hughes, AuD

004 - Understanding Your Value & Leveraging Collaborative Negotiation in the Audiology Workplace - Kaila Howard, AuD, Riley DeBacker, AuD & PhD, Ashley Hughes, AuD

Guests: Kaila Howard, AuD & Riley DeBacker, AuD PhD Host: Ashley Hughes, AuD In this week's segment of This Week in Hearing, host Ashley Hughes, AuD, chats with Kaila Howard, AuD, and Riley DeBacker,...

10 Aug 202128min

003 - Hearing Aid Delivery: Leasing and Subscription Models - Jim Kothe, Dan Quall and Bob Traynor

003 - Hearing Aid Delivery: Leasing and Subscription Models - Jim Kothe, Dan Quall and Bob Traynor

Guests: Jim Kothe, Head of Sales for Whisper Hearing; Dan Quall, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Fuel Medical Moderator: Dr. Bob Traynor, Consultant and Professor of Audiology Dr. Bob Traynor in...

3 Aug 202143min

002 - Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA): How Would it Impact Professionals and Patients? - Alicia Spoor, AuD & Amyn Amlani, PhD

002 - Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA): How Would it Impact Professionals and Patients? - Alicia Spoor, AuD & Amyn Amlani, PhD

Guest: Alicia Spoor - Audiologist & Owner of Designer Audiology Moderator: Amyn Amlani - Audiology Professor and Consultant at Otolithic Consulting The Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MA...

28 Jul 202122min

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