David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence

Since 2015, research about hearing and hearing loss has benefited from generous financial support provided by the David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence, within the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Noteworthy research initiatives include developing magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery, demonstrating that genetically enhanced efferent feedback can slow age-related hearing loss, and much more. 

Some researchers supported by the David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence discuss the progress they have made in advancing the field of hearing and hearing loss research


David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence – Research Update from Daniel Sun, M.D.

Otolaryngologist Daniel Sun discusses his research, which focuses on the delivery of drugs to the inner ear.

David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence – Research Update from Dr. Doetzlhofer

Neuroscientist Angelika Doetzlhofer discusses the focus of her research, which is how the auditory organ within the inner ear develops, specifically the molecular and cellular mechanisms that guide the development of hair cells.
Angelika Doetzlhofer, PhD

Angelika Doetzlhofer, PhD

Associate Professor of Neuroscience

David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence – Research Update from Dr. Lauer

Otolaryngology researcher Amanda Lauer discusses how she studies the specialization of the auditory efferent system in bats.
Amanda Marie Lauer, MS, PhD

Amanda Marie Lauer, MS, PhD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence – Research Update from Dr. Mueller

Neuroscientist Ulrich Mueller discusses his research, which focuses on the genetic causes of hearing loss.
Ulrich Mueller, PhD

Ulrich Mueller, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience

David M. Rubenstein Precision Medicine Center of Excellence – Research Update from Paul Fuchs, Ph.D.

Paul Fuchs, Department of Otolaryngology research director, shares the history of hearing loss research at Johns Hopkins and the advances that have been made through generous gifts from David M. Rubenstein.
Paul Fuchs, PhD

Paul Fuchs, PhD

David M. Rubenstein Research Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery