- Oct 24, 2017
- 848
- Tinnitus Since
- 10/2017
- Cause of Tinnitus
- one-sided hearing loss (of unknown origin)
TRI Conference Background
While we're still processing and editing all the footage and notes from the ARO (Association for Research in Otolaryngology) conference that I attended in February in Florida — more about that here — we're already getting ready for the next one. The Tinnitus Research Initiative conference is back, and this time it's in Dublin, Ireland, next week from 6-9 June.
As some of you will know, TRI is the biggest tinnitus research conference. The last real one took place in 2019 in Taipei. This resulted in a series of 18 videos — a massive project that we are still very proud of!
What's New This Time?
The conference in Dublin for the first time also includes an event for the general public/patients. You can read more about that in the brochure. And for those of you in the Dublin area (or willing to travel), you can buy tickets for the public event here. Let me know if you're going, it would be fun to meet up!
The really exciting thing is that, for the first time ever, Tinnitus Hub has a speaking slot! We submitted an abstract and were accepted. Initially, I was only invited to speak at the separate event for the general public (see above), but at our urging — and I must say Tinnitus UK also played a role here — the conference organisers incorporated a session on "public and patient involvement" into the main conference. We're very happy about this, because it means we get a chance to present and pitch our ideas directly to an audience of tinnitus researchers (assuming they come to the session, haha — it is after all the very last session of the conference!).
What Will Tinnitus Hub Be Doing There?
You can check out my presentation for the "public and patient involvement" session. You will notice that I've incorporated a lot of data from surveys that we conducted among this community. I hope you will all agree with our messaging, the aim after all is to represent the voices of this community. Let me know what you think!
I am still working on my presentation for the general public, ideas are welcome.
What Can You Do?
Provide Your Input
You can find the full information about the TRI 2023 conference, including the program, here. As usual, we will be seeking to attend the most interesting sessions, take notes and report back to this community. Well, I say we, but this time it's just me so it will be a challenge, as I will have to pick between many parallel sessions. In addition of course, if the opportunity presents itself, me and my GoPro will catch some interviews as well. So take a look at the program and speakers and let us know what YOU think I should focus my attention on
Support Our Cause
As usual, these things cost money. When I went to ARO, we were able to cover at least some of the costs from your kind donations, and we're hoping for the same kindness this time. Rough cost breakdown is:
NEW! We are now a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US, allowing tax deductible donations.
My time is provided for free, I'm taking four days off from my day job for this event. Please wish me luck, and let's get the conversation here going; looking forward to hearing from you!
While we're still processing and editing all the footage and notes from the ARO (Association for Research in Otolaryngology) conference that I attended in February in Florida — more about that here — we're already getting ready for the next one. The Tinnitus Research Initiative conference is back, and this time it's in Dublin, Ireland, next week from 6-9 June.
As some of you will know, TRI is the biggest tinnitus research conference. The last real one took place in 2019 in Taipei. This resulted in a series of 18 videos — a massive project that we are still very proud of!
What's New This Time?
The conference in Dublin for the first time also includes an event for the general public/patients. You can read more about that in the brochure. And for those of you in the Dublin area (or willing to travel), you can buy tickets for the public event here. Let me know if you're going, it would be fun to meet up!
The really exciting thing is that, for the first time ever, Tinnitus Hub has a speaking slot! We submitted an abstract and were accepted. Initially, I was only invited to speak at the separate event for the general public (see above), but at our urging — and I must say Tinnitus UK also played a role here — the conference organisers incorporated a session on "public and patient involvement" into the main conference. We're very happy about this, because it means we get a chance to present and pitch our ideas directly to an audience of tinnitus researchers (assuming they come to the session, haha — it is after all the very last session of the conference!).
What Will Tinnitus Hub Be Doing There?
You can check out my presentation for the "public and patient involvement" session. You will notice that I've incorporated a lot of data from surveys that we conducted among this community. I hope you will all agree with our messaging, the aim after all is to represent the voices of this community. Let me know what you think!
I am still working on my presentation for the general public, ideas are welcome.
What Can You Do?
Provide Your Input
You can find the full information about the TRI 2023 conference, including the program, here. As usual, we will be seeking to attend the most interesting sessions, take notes and report back to this community. Well, I say we, but this time it's just me so it will be a challenge, as I will have to pick between many parallel sessions. In addition of course, if the opportunity presents itself, me and my GoPro will catch some interviews as well. So take a look at the program and speakers and let us know what YOU think I should focus my attention on
Support Our Cause
As usual, these things cost money. When I went to ARO, we were able to cover at least some of the costs from your kind donations, and we're hoping for the same kindness this time. Rough cost breakdown is:
- EUR 500 for the conference ticket
- EUR 600 for hotel (4 nights)
- EUR 600 for flights
- EUR 350 for incidentals (taxis, meals)
NEW! We are now a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US, allowing tax deductible donations.
My time is provided for free, I'm taking four days off from my day job for this event. Please wish me luck, and let's get the conversation here going; looking forward to hearing from you!