A meeting focused on understanding the vestibular system
Official title: Vestibular Oriented Research Meeting
Funded at University of Colorado · NIH-11168272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The 2025 Vestibular Oriented Research Meeting is a friendly gathering of experts who study balance and inner ear function, where they will share ideas and work together to improve our understanding of how these systems work, ultimately helping those with balance issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $59,400 |
| NIH project number | 1R13DC022789-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals experiencing balance issues or vestibular disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no vestibular issues or balance disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The 2025 Vestibular Oriented Research Meeting aims to gather experts from various fields related to the vestibular system, including audiology, neurology, and neuroengineering, to enhance collaboration and understanding of vestibular function. This event will feature discussions on topics such as vestibular anatomy, information processing, and balance, with the goal of fostering scientific interactions and supporting young researchers. By bringing together a diverse group of professionals, the meeting seeks to promote advancements in vestibular research and its applications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for balance disorders and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous meetings on vestibular research have successfully fostered collaboration and advancements in the field, indicating a positive trend in similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado
Boulder, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Torin K — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Clark, Torin K
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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.