The first 3 years of life is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. Children vary in their development of speech and language skills, but they follow a natural progression. Learn more: go.nih.gov/lnOwxbA #NSLHM #NIDCDinfo

#DYK you may be at risk of voice problems if you’ve been talking a lot or loudly? Issues can also arise from colds or other infections. While many voice issues resolve on their own, you can take steps to protect your voice. go.nih.gov/2FcibIr NIH

#SciArt for #NSLHM : Neurons in a mouse inner ear that relay sound signals to the brain.

Credit: #NIDCDgrantee Dr. Tessa Sanders

Upcoming changes for NIH training grant applications include defining expectations for mentor training and clarifying positive outcomes related to preparing trainees for their careers. 🔬

Learn more from NIH experts on June 5! Register today: go.nih.gov/8vZLZG6 #NIHgrants

Join us in celebrating Older Americans Month 2024! Dr. Patricia Fletcher honors Dr. Robert N. Butler's work in fighting age discrimination. Let's promote fairness and combat ageism together. bit.ly/3ULQmlY

OAM2024 #ageism #equity #agebias

By taking three simple steps, you can protect your hearing from damage caused by loud noises. In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, practice modeling these healthy hearing habits and encourage others to do the same. Learn more: go.nih.gov/HuMjGAl #NSLHM

NEW BLOG ALERT! BRAIN at 10: A View from the National Institute of Mental Health #NIMH #NIH #studyBRAIN
bit.ly/3yyRzpy National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

The 10th Annual #BRAINInitiative Conference is in 3 weeks! Plenary speaker Dr. Liqun Luo from Stanford University will present his talk “Deconstructing the Serotonin System in the Mouse Brain.” Register today! brainmeeting.swoogo.com/2024 #studyBRAIN #BRAINConference

Dr. Francis led a special guest panel this morning with Debara Tucci, MD, MS, MBA and Blake Wilson, PhD, DSc, DEng. Duke Global Health Duke-NUS Medical School NIH NIH NIDCD
#HealthierConnections2024

Research from Northwestern: A newly discovered connection between two brain regions may help regulate how much we eat. bit.ly/3ywWIy4#NIDCDg…

NIDCD is hosting a virtual info session on June 26 for our NRSA individual fellowship program. NIDCD staff will provide an overview of the program, the application process, and tips for writing a strong application. Find more details: go.nih.gov/EKgjy0r #NIDCDtraining

Access the recorded open session of the NIDCD Advisory Council meeting that took place on May 16: videocast.nih.gov/watch=54526

Thanks to Dr. Debara Tucci NIH NIDCD Director, who gave the Daniel C. Baker Lecture today on the importance of Scientific Research.

#SciArt for #NSLHM : Developing mouse vocal fold tissue in the embryonic mouse.

Credit: #NIDCDgrantee Drs. Vlasta Lungova & Susan Thibeault, UW–Madison

#NIDCDgrantee scientists from University of Washington have designed a low-cost hearing screening system to test babies & young children for hearing loss. One day soon, families worldwide could have access to this important newborn hearing screening tool. Learn more: go.nih.gov/NBMmsTB #NSLHM

Hearing depends on a series of complex steps that change sound waves in the air into electrical signals. Watch this animated video to learn how sounds travel to the brain, where they are interpreted and understood: go.nih.gov/aXWef9a #NSLHM

Exposure to loud noises can damage your hearing over time. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing damage with these three simple steps:

Lower the volume
Move away from noise
Wear hearing protectors

Read more: go.nih.gov/HuMjGAl #NSLHM

This conference season, add University of Pittsburgh OTC Hearing Aid & Hearing Self-Care Symposium to your calendar!

They'll have panels with regulatory, professional practice, & implementation experts to inform the new era of OTC hearing aids.

More info/register: calendar.pitt.edu/event/2024-ina…