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Hearing Research Group

Bringing together leading experts in physiology, genetics, developmental biology, stem cell biology and computational neuroscience to better understand the auditory system and develop therapeutic interventions for hearing loss.

Recent paper - February 2026

Feb 2026

This paper explores the role MYO7A plays in the structural integrity of the MET complex and force transmission via the lipid bilayer to the MET channel.

 

Myosin 7a is required for maintaining the transducing stereocilia and for force transmission to the MET channel during cochlear hair cell development

Dr Samuel Webb started his fellowship - January 2025

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Congratulations to Sam who has just started his fellowship funded by the Vivensa Foundation and supported by the RNID. Sam’s long-term research goal is to understand exactly how exposure to loud noise early in life can make our hearing more vulnerable as we age.


 

LEAF Silver award - October 2025

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The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) is a standard set by University College London to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories. After a few months of hard work refining our techniques as well as adopting new processes to improve the sustainability of the ongoing work in the lab, the Hearing Research Group has now been awarded the Silver level award which reflects our commitment to sustainability.

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