How does context play a role in #misophonia? In their MRF-funded reseach at the University of Iowa, Dr. Joel Berger and team investigates how higher-level aspects beyond just sounds affect misophonic responses. Read Dr. Berger's full interview here: buff.ly/vvifcGc #MisophoniaResearch

Meet fellow researchers, clinicians, and advocates for #misophonia at the Misophonia Collaboration Forum! 📅 10/3/2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) Registration is now open: buff.ly/bT4PdLE @soQuietOrg #MRFCollabForum #MisophoniaAdvocacy #MisophoniaAwareness

“I have family members with #misophonia. Growing up in the 90's before the condition was termed, there was a general lack of understanding of what they were going through,” shares Dr. Joel Berger about his MRF-funded work. Read Dr. Berger's full interview: buff.ly/XCznfVA #UnderstandingMisophonia

Are you considering attending this year's #Misophonia Collaboration Forum on 10/3/2026 in Atlanta, GA (& virtual)? You can watch all talks from last year's #MRFCollabForum here: buff.ly/wK2K0nz Register here for this year's forum: buff.ly/A1YPOaT @soQuietOrg #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Could your eyes help diagnose misophonia? 👀 New, MRF-funded research from @degeelab.bsky.social and team found that people with #misophonia show measurable pupil dilation when hearing trigger sounds, & those responses may predict symptom severity – even in mild cases. Read more: buff.ly/HLlXrhf

"I would tell my younger self that you are not broken," says Adeel about his #MisophoniaStory. Sharing voices of those with #misophonia is how we gain more awareness for the disorder, which is what Adeel does with the @misophoniapodcast.bsky.social. Share your story: buff.ly/PbZEyf8

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Atlanta, GA—or virtually—for the Misophonia Collaboration Forum, a day-long, interactive convening designed to foster meaningful dialogue among all people in the misosphere. Register now: https://miso.fund/CollabForum

We are recruiting for a clinical trial to treat #misophonia!👂🎧🧠 The study is in-person in #Brighton, UK. 🎡 Full participant information sheet: sussex.box.com/s/13uqmknkny.... Complete our screener questionnaire to assess eligibility: universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Mental health matters for people with #misophonia. Research shows misophonia may be linked to higher stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, & reduced quality of life. During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s continue advocating for understanding & support. Learn more: buff.ly/XsJbplL

Misophonia research needs diverse experts across sensory science, mental health, neuroscience, hearing, behavior, technology, and related fields. Check out our funding opportunities and consider this event as your crash course in misophonia! Reach out if you are curious!!

MRF Data Discovery Funded Investigator Nimesha Gerlus recently defended her dissertation successfully. Congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Gerlus! Learn more about Nimesha's #MisophoniaResearch: buff.ly/1zRCvpA #Misophonia #Neuroscience #MisophoniaAwareness

For our research community: Abstracts can now be submitted for the @sfn.org 2026 meeting! The #SfN26 submission window is from May 27 – June 10. Review the rules and guidelines to get familiar with what reviewers are looking for before you fully submit: buff.ly/ZBfUyct #Neuroscience #Abstracts

New research is helping us understand misophonia more 🧠 Interviewed by Dr. Jennifer Brout, Dr. Prashanth Prabhu explores auditory cortical processing, emotion regulation, and sensory mechanisms involved in #misophonia. Read more: buff.ly/Jc2CDzf #MisophoniaAwareness

"My sensitivity to sound isn’t always negative. In a different way, I think it’s also shaped how I experience music," shares Lewa about her #misophonia story. To read Lewa's entire #MisophoniaStory and share your own, visit: buff.ly/lwOkjuA #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Reminder: Registration is now OPEN🎉 Join us on 10/3 for our one-day convening to foster meaningful dialogue among researchers, clinicians, advocates, and individuals with lived experience and their loved ones. Register here: miso.fund/CollabForum #MRFCollabForum

This online conference on the latest misophonia research was super interesting and helpful! If you or someone you know has misophonia, the replay will be worth your time.

Building on the momentum of our inaugural event, the Misophonia Collaboration Forum is back for year 2! 📅 10/3/2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) Last year’s forum sparked important conversations and identified pathways forward for investigating #misophonia. (1/2)

We are 1 week away for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026! Register to hear about current #misophonia research from the researchers themselves, including several MRF-funded investigators! Link to register: www.misophonia.care #CareDay #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAdvocacy

#DYK researchers are exploring the genetics, brain mechanisms, and potential interventions behind misophonia? Learn more about these lines of research and all MRF-funded projects and publications directly on our website: MisophoniaResearchFund.org (1/2)

The future of research depends on how we support early career investigators now. Our Associate Director of Research, Dr. Kylie McPherson, was part of the planning committee and moderated a session about this topic as part of the Spring 2026 Health Research Alliance Meeting. (1/2)

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Dr. Lauren Harte-Hargrove, for being selected to be a part of the 2026–2027 cohort of FasterCures’ LeadersLink, part of the @milkeninstitute.org! To learn more: buff.ly/xrI9RPY #Misophonia #MisophoniaAwareness

Register for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026 to learn more about #misophonia in children and adolescents, as well as parent perspectives, from Dr. Marta Siepsiak! Link to register: www.misophonia.care This event is presented to you by Duke CMER, @soQuiet.org, and the Misophonia Research Network.

What does a supportive work or school environment look like if you live with #misophonia? For Cameron, it was an instructor noticing his misophonic reactions in a classroom setting and providing an accommodation that worked for him. For more and to share your own #MisophoniaStory: buff.ly/pW03JBE

Register for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026 to learn more about the differences between #misophonia and #hyperacusis from experts in the field, like Dr. Fatima Husain! Link to register: www.misophonia.care #CareDay #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaResearch

New MRF-funded research suggests #misophonia isn’t about failing to “tune out” sound. It may instead reflect how the brain responds to specific trigger sounds, especially emotionally. 🧠 For more: buff.ly/5Tk45rd #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaResearch

Register for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026 to celebrate 25 years since #misophonia was first named, alongside the pioneers who brought it to light! Link to register: www.misophonia.care #CareDay #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Registration is now open for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026! CARE for Misophonia Day 2026 is the 4th annual free #misophonia research symposium hosted by Duke CMER, @soquiet.org, and the MRN. 📅 5/1/2026 11am-5pm EST | 📍Virtual Link to register: www.misophonia.care

Curious about what’s ahead in #MisophoniaResearch? Our quarterly newsletter is packed with upcoming events, research opportunities, and spotlights on the researchers driving the #misophonia field forward. Read more and stay connected: buff.ly/f3YgTz2 #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Misophonia is often understood as only a sensitivity to certain sounds. A new study from MRF-funded investigator Dr. Michael Twohig and team explores how sensory processing and reactivity may interact to shape the misophonic experience. For more: buff.ly/6SQb0qq #Misophonia #MisophoniaResearch

What’s happening in the brain during misophonia? 🧠 At the University of Iowa, MRF-funded investigator, Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar, discusses his research about the #brain basis of #misophonia for Brain Awareness Week! To read more about Dr. Kumar's work: buff.ly/5mu8cyK

How does misophonia differ neurologically from other sound tolerance disorders? 🧠 At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, MRF-funded investigator, Dr. Fatima Husain, discusses her research about the #brain and #misophonia for #BrainAwarenessWeek! To learn more: buff.ly/D8WpCYV

Do you live in the UK and want to participate in a misophonia Clinical Trial? At the University of Sussex, MRF-funded investigators would like to invite you to take part in their #misophonia clinical trial (subject to eligibility). To learn more: buff.ly/lqt9lUD

It's officially #BrainAwarenessWeek! 🧠 Brain Awareness Week is a global initiative organized by the @danafoundation.bsky.social to increase public awareness of brain research. We are featuring our MRF-funded investigators and their work as part of this initiative.

Misophonia may co-occur with other health conditions than many realize. A new, MRF-funded study found that 65% of people with #misophonia reported having a psychological disorder diagnosis, most commonly depression and anxiety. Learn more:

For our second installment of the Misophonia Research News, we showcase articles found in the special issue of Hearing Research on #misophonia and #hyperacusis. We share what these studies found and why they matter for #clinicians, #researchers, and the misophonia community.

Help is needed to learn more about the "journey" people with misophonia take when seeking help and the "roadblocks" they may encounter along the way. Dr. Lisa Fox-Thomas at UNC Greensboro is conducting a research study that aims to "map" the help-seeking journey for misophonia.

Save the Date! We’re excited to announce the return of the Misophonia Collaboration Forum for its second year. 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) Registration link coming soon. @soquiet.org #MRFCollabForum

Today is #WorldHearingDay! Dr. Nicolas Davidenko, MRF funded investigator at UC Santa Cruz, shares his insights into #misophonia and #audiology. Visit @who.int to learn more about World Hearing Day and protect your hearing! Learn more: buff.ly/xkWVU9m #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

When misophonia begins, and what drives its severity, are 2 questions that @caitlingstone.bsky.social aims to answer. In this MRF-funded work @uncgresearch.bsky.social, PhD student Caitlin Stone is researching the development of misophonia to identify earlier support and interventions for children.

What if some auditory systems reach overload much faster than others? This insightful, new article explores auditory fatigue, sensory overload, and what it means for people living with #misophonia in today’s nonstop sound environment. Read more:

What if music, neuroscience, & advocacy could transform how we understand #misophonia? Our Research & Comms. Manager, Dr. Solena Mednicoff, shares her journey in #MisophoniaResearch & why accessible science communication matters. Read the full interview:

For people with #misophonia, certain sounds instantly capture attention and simultaneously feel impossible to tune out. At the University of South Alabama, Dr. Molly Schadegg’s MRF-funded research is digging into the role of attention in the #misophonic response. (1/2)

How we talk about misophonia shapes public understanding – and people’s lives. The free Style Guide from @soquiet.org helps journalists, creators, clinicians & advocates communicate accurately, respectfully, and without stigma. Read & share: soqt.me/style #ScienceCommunication #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Are you a man with misophonia living in Poland? At the University of Warsaw, MRF-funded investigator Dr. Marta Siepsiak is researching an intervention to reduce #misophonia symptoms. Interested in participating? Please email Dr. Siepsiak at [email protected] for more information.

How does misophonia change moment by moment? In this MRF-funded work at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Jeffrey Pavlacic is designing intervention tools by understanding how #misophonia changes in real time. To learn more about this MRF-funded research, visit: buff.ly/5H2T0Ai

Advances in #misophonia research are transforming understanding of the disorder. Dr. Lauren Harte-Hargrove, shares 5 major breakthroughs in @psychologytoday.com, including neural mechanisms, evidence-based treatments, and AI's role in analyzing trigger sounds. Read more:

Why isn't misophonia in the DSM or ICD? This is a commonly asked question, with a few main answers. Misophonia is a relatively new research area compared to other disorders that are listed in the DSM and ICD. However, our knowledge of #misophonia is rapidly growing. (1/3)

“I’m doing this work because it matters,” says Emily Bowers, PhD Candidate at Utah State University (USU). This work at USU, led by Bowers, is testing whether an online ACT program will help people with #misophonia. We are proud to support this work. Learn more:

Today we celebrate the women and girls who power discovery, innovation, and change in #MisophoniaResearch. 🔬✨ Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Learn more about MRF-funded research led by several women: buff.ly/XEbF5Nx #Misophonia #MisophoniaAwareness #WomeninScienceDay

How does the brain’s chemistry change in people with misophonia when they hear trigger sounds – and can neurostimulation help reset that response? In her MRF-funded work at @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social, Nimesha Gerlus, MD-PhD Candidate, asks these questions.