Hearing and balance disorders affect millions of individuals across the United States. These conditions, which can range from hearing loss and tinnitus, to dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, are often complex and can significantly disrupt daily life. Approximately 15% of American adults report difficulty hearing, and 12% report dizziness or balance problems yearly. The high prevalence of hearing and balance disorders highlights the crucial need for basic science and clinical research to combat these often debilitating health problems. The University of Rochester is home to a highly collaborative group of scientists and clinicians dedicated to conducting transdisciplinary and translational hearing and balance research, with the ultimate goal of advancing our understanding and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.

Our Mission

The mission of the University of Rochester Hearing and Balance Research Collective is to conduct collaborative basic science and clinical research to advance our understanding of hearing and balance function in health and disease, while training the next generation of hearing and balance scientists.