Tune In: NIH's Open Mic on Hearing Health Programs
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding a virtual public meeting on May 8, 2025, to share updates on their programs and activities. This meeting affects researchers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in hearing and communication health. No new funding or policy changes are announced, but attendees can submit comments and learn about ongoing work in this important field.
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Virtual public meeting May 8, 2025
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will hold a virtual public meeting on May 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. If you are a researcher, healthcare professional, or anyone interested in hearing and communication health, you can attend via the URL https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/about/advisory-committees to hear staff reports on divisional, programmatic, and special activities.
Accommodations available on request
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person in advance. You can contact Rebecca Wagenaar-Miller, Ph.D., at (301) 496-8693 to request accommodations before the meeting.
Opportunity to submit written comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the advisory council by forwarding a statement to the Contact Person. The statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, when applicable, your business or professional affiliation.
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