Translational Hearing Center: advancing ear and balance health
Official title: Translational Hearing Center
Funded at Creighton University · NIH-11336213 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-institution program aims to grow translational research to preserve and restore hearing and balance, helping children and older adults who struggle with ear and vestibular disorders.
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 | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,194,229 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139762-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336213 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with hearing loss or vestibular dysfunction, especially children and older adults, who may benefit from future therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without inner ear or balance disorders may not directly benefit from this translational effort.
What this research studies
This grant supports expanding a Translational Hearing Center by pairing Creighton University with BTNRH and UNMC to accelerate turning basic science into therapies for hearing and vestibular problems. It focuses on building infrastructure, mentoring early-stage investigators, and linking researchers with a broader education program for trainees. The goal is to translate discoveries into treatments that protect language development in children and reduce cognitive decline in aging adults who experience hearing loss or balance issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain new therapies to preserve or restore hearing and balance, improving communication, safety, and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous translational programs have shown that structured mentorship and translational infrastructure can accelerate therapy development.
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.