The Pittsburgh Hearing Institute
We stand at a critical juncture in our research for hearing loss and tinnitus. Despite our advancements, there remain too many hearing conditions that current treatments can’t effectively address. The time for action is now. We urgently need innovative diagnostics and treatments to transform lives, and we are on the brink of groundbreaking discoveries in hearing and tinnitus research. Let’s use everything we have to take an accelerated pathway to get there.
The University of Pittsburgh stands at the forefront of hearing and tinnitus research, recognized for its leadership in discovery, clinical treatment, and innovation. By uniting one of the largest healthcare systems in the world with one of the highest ranked groups focused on hearing research, it fosters a dynamic environment for advancement. This collaboration between clinicians and scientists is instrumental in developing effective solutions for hearing challenges.
Private funding empowers us to pursue bold, high-risk research with the potential for significant rewards. It facilitates groundbreaking discoveries that can overcome current obstacles, accelerating the introduction of new treatments into clinical settings. Additionally, this support creates multiple pathways for advancing the search for effective cures for hearing loss.
The Pittsburgh Hearing Institute is building a unique center, collocating clinicians and scientists to provide the new standard of care with emerging treatments and to provide the new standard of care with emerging treatments and rapid translation of scientific discoveries. It provides the vehicle to move with the greatest urgency to find cures for hearing loss and tinnitus.