American Hearing Research Foundation
Enabling the next breakthrough in hearing and balance research
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NICDC), a division of NIH (National Institutes of Health), hearing loss affects the lives of over 48 million people in the U.S. alone. - About 15% of Americans over 18 years old have some difficulty hearing. - Almost 8 million American adults report a chronic problem with imbalance. Hearing and balance disorders can have a ripple effect, causing problems with a person's physical health, mental health, social relationships, and career and school life.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
American Hearing Research Foundation Grant Program
The American Hearing Research Foundation Grant Program funds significant research into hearing and balance disorders through a competitive grant program administered annually.
Meniere's Disease Video
In 2018, AHRF collaborated with PBS to create a short video about hearing and balance problems associated with Meniere's disease
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The American Hearing Research Foundation will continue fund significant research into hearing and balance disorders that will help the medical community better understand and treat these disorders - and improve lives for millions of people in the process.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The American Hearing Research Foundation is raising funds for research and bringing awareness of hearing loss and balance disorders. About 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. In 2020, the Foundation funded nearly $300,000 in research grants and has funded nearly $2 million since 2010.
AHRF promotes public awareness of hearing and balance disorders through an informative website and periodic newsletters. AHRF funds public education events hosted by the Association of Research in Otolaryngology.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The American Hearing Research Foundation is raising funds for research and bringing awareness of hearing loss and balance disorders. About 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. In 2020, the Foundation funded $300,000 in research grants and has funded neearly $2 million since 2010.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2020, the American Hearing Research Foundation funded approximately $300,000 in research grants and has funded nearly $2 million since 2010. AHRF has provided seed money to researchers who have gone on to create and fine-tune cochlear implants, tools for diagnosing hearing loss, improved surgical techniques to regain hearing, inner-ear scaffolding to deliver drugs to prevent hearing loss during chemotherapy, drugs that protect against noise-induced hearing loss, Meniere's disease treatments and diagnoses, and much more. Many of those who receive AHRF grants are laying the groundwork in preparation for pursuing large-scale grants from the National Institutes for Health and other sources. Each year, about one third of our grant recipients publish papers based on study results.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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American Hearing Research Foundation
Board of directorsas of 01/30/2023
Mr. Mark Muench
American Hearing Research Foundation
Richard Muench
American Hearing Research Foundation
Alan Micco
American Hearing Research Foundation
David Wuertz
American Hearing Research Foundation
Marvin Keeling
American Hearing Research Foundation
Michael Hoffer
American Hearing Research Foundation
David Klodd
American Hearing Research Foundation
Susan Knight
American Hearing Research Foundation
Katie Mertz
American Hearing Research Foundation
Enrico Mirabelli
American Hearing Research Foundation
William Lederer
American Hearing Research Foundation
Donna Whitlon
American Hearing Research Foundation
Anna Lysakowski
American Hearing Research Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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