Global conferences on hearing health improvement
Official title: 2025 2026 Annual Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conferences
Funded at Mgh Institute of Health Professions · NIH-11168185 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together hearing health experts from around the world to share ideas and solutions for better ear and hearing care, especially in places that need it most, with conferences happening in Boston in 2025 and Agra, India in 2026.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mgh Institute of Health Professions NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlestown, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $57,700 |
| NIH project number | 1R13DC022790-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168185 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with hearing loss, healthcare professionals, and advocates for hearing health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hearing loss or are not involved in hearing health advocacy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Annual Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conferences aim to bring together professionals from around the world to share research findings and best practices in hearing health. These conferences will focus on promoting ear and hearing health, especially in low-resource environments, and will feature discussions on technology, advocacy, and community engagement. The events will take place in Boston in 2025 and Agra, India in 2026, providing a platform for networking and policy change to enhance hearing health services. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from keynote speakers and engage in discussions that could lead to improved practices in hearing care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hearing health services and better quality of life for individuals with hearing loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and initiatives focused on hearing health have shown success in promoting awareness and improving practices, indicating that this approach is likely to be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Mgh Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, King — Mgh Institute of Health Professions
- Study coordinator: Chung, King
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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.