Phonak convenes first Expert Research Circle

For a full day, the group of experts discussed the key topics “Ecologically Valid Methods of Assessing Hearing Aid Performance” moderated by Graham Naylor, Scientific Programme Leader of the MRC/CSO Institute of Hearing Research – Scottish Section, in Glasgow, U.K. and “Clinical Benefits Beyond Speech Perception,” moderated by Brent Edwards, Director of the National Acoustic Laboratories in Sydney, Australia. In both sessions, areas of consensus and important next steps in order to bring findings closer to clinical practice were discussed. In addition, links and synergies between parallel work streams among participants were identified.

“With this first Expert Research Circle meeting, it was our ambition to exchange views and experiences about essential research topics that are currently top of mind in the hearing aid industry,” explains Christine Jones, Director at the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) in Warrenville/Chicago. “We also wanted to provide our guests with a look behind the scences at Phonak.” Going forward, Phonak plans to host recurring expert research circle meetings with a changing set of select key researchers in the field of audiology. 

For an overview of Phonak scienitifc evidence please visit the Phonak Evidence Page.

About Phonak 

Headquartered near Zurich, Switzerland, Phonak, a member of the Sonova Group, was born in 1947 from a passion

and dedication to take on the most difficult hearing challenges. Seventy years later, this passion remains.

As the industry’s leading provider, we offer the broadest portfolio of life-changing hearing solutions. From pediatric to

profound hearing loss, we remain committed to creating hearing solutions that change people’s lives to thrive socially

and emotionally. We believe in changing lives and creating a world where ‘Life is on’ for everyone.