Recharge, Refocus, Rise: A Summer Guide for Audiology Students
By Hector Smith-Sanchez The heat of the summer brings the best time of the year, Better Hearing Month…
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Listen to the new episode of Science Meets the Sound Booth! Gene therapy is no longer a future possibility—it’s here. In this episode, Emily Venskytis and Maggie Kettler sit down with Dr. Jonathon Whitton, Vice President and Global Program Head of Genetic Medicines at Regeneron, to discuss the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing loss. From molecular diagnosis and genetic testing to changing standards of care and emerging treatment pathways, Dr. Whitton shares how precision medicine is reshaping the future of hearing healthcare and why audiologists will play a critical role in this new era.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Don`t forget to register for tomorrow`s Academy webinar, Clinician and Patient Perspectives on Unexplained Hearing Complaints. This course examines the gap between normal audiometric test results and patients` real-world hearing difficulties, drawing on research into diagnostic guidelines, patient perceptions, and clinician decision-making.
This live webinar will be held on June 3 at 12:00 pm ET. Earn 0.1 CEUs.
Register now on audiologyonline.com
Explore a recent JAAA article, Exploring the Functioning of the Vestibulo-Masseteric Reflex Pathway in Individuals with Vestibular Neuritis. A recent study measured cervical, ocular, and masseter VEMPs in patients with vestibular neuritis. Results showed a dissociation between the evoked potentials, highlighting the complexity of vestibular innervation and the neural mechanisms underlying vestibular evoked potentials.
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Get Involved
Advocate on behalf of the profession, educate your peers, and participate in national campaigns to get the word out about hearing health.
Volunteer
The SAA has many volunteer opportunities from committee positions to a state ambassador program.
Advocate
Ensure your voice is heard and join your peers, and the Academy, on Capitol Hill.
Participate
Get involved in national campaigns to educate the public about hearing and balance care.
Become a Chapter
Instate a chapter at your university—become eligible for chapter funding opportunities.
Academy Enterprise
The Student Academy of Audiology works with the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, advocacy, and support and education of audiology students
