A center focused on improving hearing and balance for children and older adults.
Official title: Translational Hearing Center
Funded at Creighton University · NIH-11061759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to help people with hearing loss and balance problems, especially kids learning to talk and older adults facing memory issues, by turning scientific discoveries into real treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Creighton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | March 5, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,160,551 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139762-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061759 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children under 11 years old experiencing hearing loss and older adults facing age-related hearing and balance issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with hearing loss due to irreversible damage or those who do not have access to the participating institutions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Translational Hearing Center aims to develop new therapies to preserve or restore hearing and balance functions in individuals affected by hearing loss and vestibular deficits. This research involves collaboration between Creighton University, Boys Town National Research Hospital, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center to create a supportive environment for junior researchers. By translating basic science discoveries into practical treatments, the center seeks to address the impacts of hearing loss on language acquisition in children and cognitive decline in older adults. The research will also focus on building infrastructure and expertise in auditory and vestibular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative therapies that significantly improve hearing and balance, enhancing quality of life for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in developing therapies for hearing loss and balance disorders, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Creighton University
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steyger, Peter Stephen — Creighton University
- Study coordinator: Steyger, Peter Stephen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.