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.

The Misophonia Research Fund is pleased to partner with the World Tinnitus Congress London 2027 (@wtc2027.bsky.social). The Congress brings together a global community committed to improving care for people affected by #tinnitus and #misophonia. (1/2)

Did you participate in the online Misophonia ACT Clinical Trial? This MRF-funded work at Utah State University is led by Emily Bowers, PhD Candidate. This study will help us understand if a self-guided approach can provide meaningful support for people living with #misophonia.

New #MisophoniaResearch alert: A recent MRF-funded article proposes a brain stimulation framework as a potential way to reduce what’s been described as “hyper mirroring,” or overt mimicry, in misophonia. (1/3)

Want to participate in a clinical trial for #misophonia? A new study, led by PhD Candidate Emily Bowers on Dr. Twohig’s team, is testing a digital, online ACT program designed to improve access and scalability. Interested in participating? Learn more: buff.ly/SDC7vWY

Can researchers pinpoint the neural pathways disrupted by misophonic triggers? At Mass Eye and Ear, Dr. Bshara Awwad’s MRF-funded work will explore the brain's direct bridge between hearing and emotion – the pathway responsible for transforming ordinary sounds into emotional triggers.

Congrats to Namitha Jain and Shagun Ajmera on each receiving a soQuiet Misophonia Student Research Grant! We look forward to learning more about your research on differentiating hyperacusis from misophonia using fMRI. soquiet.org/grants

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"Misophonia is not you being particular and needing to get over it." In a recent Q&A, Dr. @heatherhansen.bsky.social breaks down what #misophonia is, how it affects people’s lives, and what her lab at William & Mary is doing to understand and reduce its impact. Read more: buff.ly/csO7XdA

Hot off the press! 🗞️ A special issue of Hearing Research on misophonia and hyperacusis was just published, with several articles being authored by MRF-funded investigators and teams.

Challenges for children with #misophonia are often overlooked. How do we equip parents with the knowledge to help with their child’s misophonia-related distress? At Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Abigail Pine’s MRF-funded work will develop guidelines for parent-focused interventions. (1/2)

The Misophonia Data Discovery Award application deadline is on Monday! Applications close January 12 at 11:59pm PT. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit: buff.ly/Xt38ueg

Next in Measuring what Matters is our feature of Dr. Michael Twohig and his questionnaire: the Misophonia Acceptance and Action Questionnaire. This MRF-funded work is one of the only measures of psychological flexibility in #misophonia. (1/2)

Congratulations to our 2025 Research Impact Awardee, Dr. Bshara Awwad! His research will investigate the neural pathways responsible for transforming ordinary sounds into misophonic triggers. To learn more about our funding mechanisms, visit: buff.ly/vfdnQQt #ResearchFunding #Neuroscience

Will measuring pupil-size changes be a window into understanding #misophonia severity? At the University of Amsterdam, Dr. de Gee's (@degeelab.bsky.social) MRF-funded research will develop an affordable, home-based tool to measure physiological responses to trigger sounds. (1/3)

✨ Happy New Year from the Misophonia Research Fund! ✨ We want to take a moment to thank all of the incredible researchers, clinicians, and supporters of #misophonia research! We cannot wait to build upon the momentum seen in #MisophoniaResearch this past year. We wish you all a Happy New Year!

Misophonia may not only be about sounds. New MRF-funded research led by Mercedes Woolley, a grad student under Dr. Michael Twohig, explores whether people with #misophonia are also sensitive to touch, visual input, or smells. Learn more: buff.ly/snnz9Ee #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAwareness

Join Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation next month as their Director, Dr. Zach Rosenthal, discusses this year’s top advancements in the #misophonia field. Registration is required to attend. 🗓️ Wed, Jan 14, 7-8pm ET 🔗 to register: buff.ly/E18rDF0

The holidays can be a difficult time for people with misophonia. BBC News shares advice from Dr. Jane Gregory and highlights our MRF-funded study about the prevalence of #misophonia. Read more: buff.ly/rpWMVeI #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

What features about a sound turns it into a misophonic trigger for someone? Can we predict what sounds will become a misophonic trigger? In his MRF-funded work at @uconn.bsky.social, Dr. Monty Escabí asks these questions.

Our Executive Director, Lauren Harte-Hargrove, PhD, visited our MRF-funded investigators today in New York City. These investigators are working together to research various aspects of #misophonia. To learn more about their MRF-funded work, visit: buff.ly/UXpszjx

This year was shaped by collaboration, curiosity, and commitment. Our year-end newsletter reflects on what we accomplished together and the momentum we are building. To read our newsletter: buff.ly/uDk4ufg #MisophoniaAdvocacy #MisophoniaAwareness #YearEndReflections

How does attention affect someone’s misophonia symptoms? At Yale University, Dr. Adam Naples’s MRF-funded work seeks to understand how someone’s attention is modulated when they experience misophonic triggers.

"We're reaching remission rates with hashtag#misophonia of up to 80% in our treatment trials, so we're actually making people better, and that's really exciting to see." —Dr. Andrada Neacsiu, associate professor and clinical psychologist. Hear more from Dr. Neacsiu about her work ⤵️