Tinnitus Seminar

Date: 28 October 2024

Time: 12:15 – 19:15

Place: DTU, Building 354, Akustikvej 354 – 2800 Kongens Lyngby

Price: Free

Language: English

Format: Preferably in-person (partly) online participation is also an option

Catering: Lunch, coffee, snacks and refreshments

Join this seminar with world-leading experts in the field of tinnitus

Tinnitus is a complex, yet widespread problem affecting the quality of life of an increasing part of the population. Despite the diversity of treatment solutions offered, there seems to only be ways to create relief, but no real cure for the patients. Moreover, the complexity of the condition contributes to a general lack of understanding of tinnitus in the industry, research, clinics, and society as a whole.

In 2024, Danish Sound Cluster has engaged leading industry and academic partners in fruitful discussions and a shared wish to change this situation. As a result, the project group has decided to organize this seminar hosted by DTU and invites you to participate. Through lectures and discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the latest research and help shape the future steps in tinnitus research. Furthermore, this seminar provides a unique chance to connect and interact in person with some of the leading experts in the field.

Deadline for sign up: no later than October 24th

Purpose

The seminar serves two purposes:

  • Provide an overview of the current tinnitus research – What do we know about the underlying mechanisms of tinnitus? The invited experts are carefully chosen and known for their contribution to understanding tinnitus mechanisms.
  • With a focus on the fundamental mechanisms of tinnitus, which specific areas of research should we concentrate on moving forward? We will make space for this discussion during the day and at the round table after the talks. 

Target groups

This event is by invitation only. We invite key profiles from the hearing health industry, academia, and other environments focused on tinnitus research.

Program

12:15 - 13:00

Sign in, grab a sandwich and free networking

SHUFFLE

13:00 - 13.10

Welcome & introduction

Torsten Dau, Danish Technical University (DTU) 

Professor and Head of sections, DTU 

Areas of research: Hearing technology – hearing aids – human sound perception in complex acoustic environments - quantitative modeling of the auditory signal processing in the hearing process. 

Sine Lomholt Thomsen, Danish Sound Cluster

COO at Danish Sound Cluster, a non-profit international membership organization and community that promotes innovation in the sound and acoustics industry. The cluster facilitates knowledge sharing, networking and new collaborations. 

13:10 - 13:50

What are the neuronal consequences of sensory deafferentation caused by hearing damage - based on the central gain theory and animal research (middle ear muscles etc.)

Arnaud Norena

Professor at Aix-Marseille University and Part of TIN-ACT and ESIT. Main research areas: Animal models – Hyperacusis – Tinnitus-related neural activity

13:50 - 14:30

What are the molecular mechanisms of tinnitus: with focus on the recent findings in GABAergic inhibition?

Marc Thioux

Senior researcher at Groningen University. Main research areas: Tinnitus – MRI / neuroimaging – Neuroscience

14:30 - 14:50

Break

SHUFFLE

14:50 - 15:30

What is the current knowledge of tinnitus biology and pathophysiology based on electrophysiological findings?

Tobias Kleinjung

Professor Dr. med. at University Hospital Zurich, Zurich University. Main research areas: Clinical management of tinnitus – Neural correlates of tinnitus – Brain stimulation

15:30 - 16:10

What is the current knowledge of tinnitus biology and pathophysiology based on MRI findings?

Fatima T. Husain

Professor at Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Main research areas: MRI – Hyperacusis / misophonia

16:10 - 16:30

Break

SHUFFLE

16:30 - 17:10

What are the mechanisms supporting bi-modal stimulation in tinnitus patients?

Sven Vanneste

Professor at Trinity College, Dublin and Board member of the Tinnitus Research Initiative. Main research areas: Brain stimulation – Neural correlates of tinnitus  

17:10 - 17:50

What is the effect of tinnitus on auditory abilities?

Fan-Gang Zeng

Professor and Director of Center for Hearing Research (UCI) at University of California Irvine:  Main research areas: Understanding mechanisms underlying normal and pathological hearing -Understanding relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline – Finding effective treatment for hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis

17:50 - 18:00

Break

SHUFFLE

18:00 - 18:45

How can we push the tinnitus field forward? Which questions do we need to answer if we want to explore and better understand the underlying mechanisms of tinnitus?

Round table facilitated by Mie Lærkegård Jørgensen

Postdoc, DTU, Dep. Of Health Technology and Copenhagen University Hopitals (Rigshopitalet) 

Main research areas: Tinnitus research – sound therapy – Oscillatory brain activity 

19:00

Network drink and thank you for your participation!

Organizing partners behind this seminar:

DTU: Torsten Dau and Mie Lærkegård Jørgensen.

Contact Mie at mielj@dtu.dk if you want to organize a personal meeting with any of the experts prior to the seminar or if you want to join the lab tour Monday morning

Danish Sound Cluster, Sine Lomholt Thomsen and Jens Nedergaard

Contact Sine at slt@danishsoundcluster.dk if you want to know more about the framework and ambitions for the Tinnitus project.

 If you have questions about signing up? Please contact Murielle De Smedt at : mds@danishsound.org 

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Innovationskraft
When you participate in this event, your time will be used as co-financing for the project Innovationskraft, which is funded by the Danish Business Promotion Board and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science at a standard rate. Read more about Innovationskraft 

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