251 - How ClearDrum Could Transform Tympanic Membrane Repair and Recovery

This week, host Amyn Amlani sits down with Professor Marcus Atlas, founder of the Ear Science Institute Australia, to discuss the institute's groundbreaking work, particularly the development of ClearDrum. ClearDrum is an innovative biosynthetic prosthetic designed to reconstruct the human tympanic membrane using silk fibroin. Unlike traditional graft materials like cartilage, ClearDrum offers transparency, superior acoustic properties, and robust mechanical strength, addressing challenges like chronic ear disease and surgical monitoring. This innovation exemplifies the institute’s focus on integrating clinical practice with cutting-edge research to improve patient outcomes. Prof. Atlas highlights the Ear Science Institute's multifaceted approach, combining clinical services, research, and community engagement. The institute’s Lions Hearing Clinics not only deliver audiological care to Western Australia's remote areas but also reinvest profits into research initiatives like ClearDrum. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter): https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing