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Science Meets the Sound Booth

American Academy of Audiology
Audiology
National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Hearing Aids
Board Certification
Hearing Loss
Gene Therapy
Hearing Health
Health-Related Quality Of Life
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
American Academy Of Audiology
American Board Of Audiology
Otaferrolin
Health Equity
Policy Advocacy
Systematic Review
Amplifon Hearing Health Care
Regeneron
Pediatrics

The American Academy of Audiology’s podcast, Science Meets the Sound Booth, is the premier audio series for audiologists seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. Each episode features thought leaders who unpack the clinical implications of cutting-edge studies and strategic initiatives. Designed to empower professionals across all career stages, this podcast amplifies th... more

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Jonathon Whitton
Vice President and Global Program Head of Genetic Medicines at Regeneron
Regeneron
Episode: Gene Therapy and the Future of Hearing Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathon Whitton
Carrie Meyer
Director of Clinical Programs for Amplifon Hearing Health Care; audiologist with 35+ years of clinical experience
Amplifon Hearing Health Care
Episode: Advancing Audiology: The Future of Board Certification with Dr. Carrie Meyer
Riley DeBacker
AUD PhD, research scientist and academic clinician
VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research; Oregon Health & Science University
Episode: From Evidence to Action: Guidelines and the Future of Practice with Dr. Riley DeBacker
Anna Jilla
Audiologist, researcher and educator; health policy advocate
University of Louisiana at Lafayette; AAA writing group collaborator
Episode: Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits with Hearing Aids: A Conversation with Drs. Anna Jilla and Carole Johnson
Carole Johnson
Audiologist, researcher and educator
HERO Laboratory; pursuing MPH
Episode: Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits with Hearing Aids: A Conversation with Drs. Anna Jilla and Carole Johnson
Catherine Palmer
Chair, Department of Communication, Science, and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh; Professor in Otolaryngology; Director of Audiology, UPMC
University of Pittsburgh; UPMC
Episode: Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer

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Emily Venskytis
Host of Science Meets the Sound Booth; Co-host of Sound Practice
Maggie Kettler
Host of Science Meets the Sound Booth; Host of Sound Practice
Sarah McAlexander
Co-host of Science Meets the Sound Booth; Co-host of Sound Practice

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Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer
Q: Why were the specific tools (e.g., words-in-noise test, HHIE, AFAB) selected as the core measures?
These tools were chosen for psychometric robustness, public availability, short administration time, and feasibility in typical clinic settings, ensuring they can be applied across different interventions and patient scenarios.
Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer
Q: What does it mean for a clinician to move toward meaningful outcomes in a patient's life?
Meaningful outcomes are defined by patients and their caregivers; clinicians should use outcomes that reflect real-life improvements in hearing and communication, not just traditional metrics, to demonstrate tangible benefits for individuals.
Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer
Q: What do you see as the biggest barrier to a clinician implementing these meaningful outcome measures?
The main barriers are time and the friction of changing established workflows, but the measures themselves are free and designed to be integrated with existing e-records and scoring tools, making gradual adoption feasible.
Gene Therapy and the Future of Hearing Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathon Whitton
Q: What does Otarmany actually do, and what clinical needs does it address?
Otarmany targets a genetic protein deficiency in inner hair cells to restore normal synaptic transmission and hearing, especially in cases of auditory neuropathy where outer hair cell function is present but signal transmission is impaired; the therapy is delivered once directly into the inner ear.
Gene Therapy and the Future of Hearing Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathon Whitton
Q: What sparked the transition from clinical practice to biotech leadership?
Whitton explains a long-standing desire to better help patients, a realization that skills and training were needed to do more than immediate clinical care, and ultimately a decision to pursue a path where translational research could benefit patients at scale, aided by opportunities in biotech startup culture.

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This program spotlights how cutting-edge research translates into practical audiology care, with episodes focusing on gene therapy, advanced board certification discussions, guideline development, and real-world outcomes for hearing health. Listeners can expect thoughtful dives into how new technologies, regulatory pathways, and policy shifts influence clinical practice, patient care, and reimbursement. A notable trait is the mix of clinically grounded insights from leading researchers, hands-on guidance for practitioners, and broader industry context around accreditation, evidence-based care, and accessibility. The show is likely to appeal to clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers who want to understand how scientific advance... more

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