The $400,000 prize, administered by the Broad Institute, recognizes the researchers whose complementary work turned the cochlear implant into a viable clinical option now used by more than one million people worldwide.
The audiologist and researcher was hired to help accelerate the company’s clinical research in aural rehabilitation.
Boyd brings experience from Abbott Laboratories and other healthcare leadership roles to the hearing aid manufacturer.
Marshall Chasin, AuD, a longtime contributor and member of The Hearing Review editorial advisory board, is the recipient of this year’s Richard Seewald Career Award from the Canadian Academy of Audiology.
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The Niparko Memorial Lecturer for CI2026 Chicago will present on “Tonotopic Coding in Cochlear Implantation.”
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Gene Brown, MD, RPh, has been elected president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its foundation.
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Franklin will lead global marketing across Ampetronic and Listen Technologies and advance the brands’ shared mission to make audio accessible for everyone everywhere.
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ESCO has appointed a new director of commercial insurance to lead its expanding suite of business coverage solutions.
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Pro soccer goalie Rylee Foster is using her platform to raise awareness, inspire others, and advocate for greater inclusion in sports.
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Dr Melvin J. Sorkowitz a disruptor who helped make audiology what it is today, has died at 86—but his impact still echoes.
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The new Sonova VP of Commercial Sales at U.S. Hearing Instruments will oversee commercial leadership for both the Phonak and Unitron brands.
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Marshall Chasin fondly remembers Jack Katz, PhD, known for his pioneering work on central auditory processing disorders and improving audiology through research and education. He has died at the age of 91.
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In her new role, Wenzel will lead WSA’s Audit Committee, focusing on internal audit oversight and risk management evaluation.
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist from Flint, Michigan, has been sworn in as the 180th president of the American Medical Association.
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Carsten Buhl, WSA president of the Americas Region and executive board member, will leave the company to pursue a new career.
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He will lead the Eastern U.S. team selling Listen Technologies’ full suite of solutions, including ListenWIFI, ListenTALK, ListenRF, ListenIR, and Auri.
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In this newly created role, Hellier will be tasked with enhancing Starkey’s advocacy efforts, working to advance policies that improve patient access to hearing healthcare.
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The new executive director will lead Starkey Cares’ U.S. and global initiatives through strategic partnerships and employee-driven philanthropy.
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