Support breakthrough research on Meniere’s Disease
Support pioneering research led by Professor Jose Antonio Lopez Escamez, who uses stem cell techniques to explore the genetic and inflammatory factors of Meniere’s disease, aiming for groundbreaking insights and new treatments.
Our goal
$25,000
Raised
$5,647
To go
$19,353
Project Overview
World-leading Meniere’s disease researcher Professor Jose Antonio López Escámez has recently relocated from Spain to the Kolling Institute, where he is launching an exciting new research programme aimed at developing breakthroughs in understanding this complex condition.
His innovative work will utilise stem cells to investigate the inflammation associated with Meniere’s disease. This research aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind the disease, including the critical role of genetics.
By supporting Professor López Escámez’s research, you contribute to pioneering efforts that could lead to improved diagnostics and treatments for those affected by Meniere’s disease.
Why support Professor López Escámez
Pioneering research in Meniere’s disease and genetics
José Antonio López Escámez leads cutting-edge research at the Meniere-Neuroscience Laboratory, focusing on the genetic factors and family heritage influencing Meniere’s disease, with groundbreaking work in discovering new genes linked to the condition.
Global expertise and leadership in otology and neurotology
As a visiting scholar at the University of Granada and principal investigator at the Centre for Genomics and Oncology Research (GENyO), Professor López Escámez is a renowned expert in otology and vestibular disorders, ranked in the top 2% of the 2022 Stanford World Scientists magazine.
Accomplished academic and mentor
With a distinguished career that includes serving as chair of otorhinolaryngology at the Royal Academy of Medicine in Eastern Andalusia and overseeing 24 Master's and 10 PhD students, Professor López Escámez has made significant contributions to education and research mentorship in the medical field.
What is Meniere’s disease?
Meniere’s disease is a rare disease of the inner ear that causes vertigo, sensory neural hearing loss and tinnitus, and it may be associated with systemic inflammation and alteration of the inflammatory response.
Tinnitus disorder is a debilitating condition that may lead to severe disability. Patients with severe tinnitus also show high frequency hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment. Severe tinnitus has a genetic contribution and there is a load of rare variation in certain synaptic genes that may explain the association of hearing loss, tinnitus and cognitive impairment.
Research focus
Professor López Escámez’s research work focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular bases of Meniere’s disease and tinnitus disorder.
His studies across the genomics of Meniere’s patients have identified several genes in familial cases, including OTOG, TECTA and MYO7A genes, raising a new hypothesis to explain the onset of the condition.
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