Hearing Restoration Initiative

Summit 2011: The Promise of Cell Regeneration
On October 3, 2011, Hearing Health Foundation brought together the leaders in the cell regeneration field to discuss the topic of cell regeneration in the ear.

Speakers included:
George Gates, M.D., from Hearing Health Foundation
Sujana Chandrasekhar, M.D., from New York Otology
Edwin Rubel, Ph.D., from University of Washington
Stefan Heller, Ph.D., from Stanford University
Andy Groves, Ph.D., from Baylor College of Medicine

The afternoon began with a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Jon LaPook from CBS News.

Panel Discussion on Cell Regeneration

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How We Hear by George Gates, M.D.
Ear Diseases and Existing Treatments by Sujana Chandrasekhar, M.D.


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What Are the Next Steps? by Edwin Rubel, Ph.D.

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Overcoming the Barriers to Cell Regeneration by Andy Groves, Ph.D.


Stem Cells and Inner Ear Cell Regeneration by Stefan Heller, Ph.D.



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Closing Remarks

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