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 ⤵️

You asked for it, and we listened! ✨ We are pleased to release the first installment of our quarterly Misophonia Research News. We’re sharing several research articles that highlight progress across the #misophonia field. Learn more: buff.ly/fJvaeuB #MisophoniaAdvocacy

At the University of Washington, Dr. Shyam Gollakota's MRF-funded work aims to develop an AI-powered sound suppression system to reduce the impact of trigger sounds in real time while preserving other environmental sounds. (1/2)

24 years ago, the term “misophonia” was coined by Drs. Margaret and Pawel Jastreboff. Join Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation tomorrow for a virtual webinar with Dr. Pawel Jastreboff. 🗓️ When: Wednesday, December 10th, 12-1pm ET 🔗 Link to register:

At the MRF, we are helping to build the science that people with #misophonia have needed for years. Our Research and Comms Manager, Dr. Solena Mednicoff, touches on this in her recent interview with Teens for Education and Advocacy on Misophonia (TEAM). To read the full article: buff.ly/yGC8POL

What have you found that helps you when you experience #misophonia? Vanessa shares her #MisophoniaStory and how earbuds and breathing techniques can help her momentarily. To read Vanessa’s full story and share your own, visit: buff.ly/K2eCMNi #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

Applications for our #Misophonia Research Impact and Consortium Awards close tomorrow at 11:59pm PST. Please direct any questions about the application and the submission process to [email protected]. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit: buff.ly/FNgf88p #FundingOpportunities #ResearchFunding

Misophonia is deeply personal and is shaped by human emotion, experience and context. An animal model can help us to explore the biological building blocks of sound sensitivity: how the brain processes certain sounds and what circuits or mechanisms might be affected. (1/3)

At Duke University, Andrada Neacsiu, PhD describes why working with people with #misophonia makes her more passionate about her research. Help drive discovery – get involved in research. Our 2026 Research Impact & Consortium LOIs are due Friday. Learn more: buff.ly/HOjQeqx

LOIs for our #Misophonia Research Impact Award and Research Consortium Award are due THIS FRIDAY! Please direct any questions about the application and the submission process to [email protected]. To learn more: buff.ly/n3wcHJQ #MisophoniaAwareness #ResearchGrants #FundingOpportunities

We are thrilled to share that recordings from the #Misophonia Collaboration Forum are now available! Thank you to our partners and everyone who made this meeting possible. To watch the full recordings, please visit: buff.ly/BlvOxSe #MRFCollabForum #MisophoniaAdvocacy

The holidays can be challenging for people with #misophonia, but a few thoughtful changes can make a big difference. Here are some misophonia-friendly Thanksgiving ideas to support your loved ones. 💛 @soquiet.org #Thanksgiving #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

At UC Santa Cruz, MRF Funded Investigator Nicolas Davidenko, PhD, investigates how mental imagery can help people with #misophonia with their reactions to trigger sounds. Here, he describes the practical applications of his #MisophoniaResearch and what participants say after his study.

Did you miss our virtual Q&A about our RFPs yesterday? You can watch the full video, now available on our website! Watch the full video here: buff.ly/PU6h7Hb. #Misophonia #MisophoniaResearch #ResearchFunding #ResearchGrants

Behind every research study is a story to tell through data analysis and building evidence. Dr. Rose De Kock, a postdoctoral scholar at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shares how she finds joy in her MRF-funded work – by discovering the story that the data in her #misophonia research are telling.

🚨 Reminder for grant seekers! Our virtual Q&A session for the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) is coming up on Thursday – don’t miss your chance to get your questions answered. 🗓️ Q&A Registration: buff.ly/rR0l0py Our RFP deadlines are fast approaching. Please reach out with any questions!

Meet our 2025 Misophonia Research Impact Awardees! Dr. Emily Becker-Haimes's MRF-funded work will integrate perspectives from researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience to develop a guide for clinicians to apply misophonia research in everyday care. For more: buff.ly/UpXb2Oo

How should researchers prioritize the needs for children with misophonia? 🤔 Andrew Guzick, PhD, at University of Pennsylvania (formerly at Baylor College of Medicine) asks this question in his MRF-funded work. To learn more about this study, visit: buff.ly/XdwXOLT

The field of misophonia is growing – and so many researchers are looking at #misophonia from different angles. Jane Gregory, DClinPsy, a clinical consultant on one of our MRF-funded projects, describes her excitement about the growth of the misophonia field and #MisophoniaResearch.

Do you have questions about our 2026 Request for Proposals? Bring your questions about deadlines and eligibility for each award to our Virtual Q&A Informational Session! 📆: November 20, 1pm ET 📍: Zoom Webinar RSVP: buff.ly/eJuqW33 Learn more: MisophoniaResearchfund.org

The future of misophonia research depends on supporting early-career scientists who bring fresh ideas, new questions, and bold approaches to the field. Nimesha Gerlus, MD-PhD Candidate @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social, shares what she is most excited about for the future of #MisophoniaResearch.

Congrats to our 2025 Research Impact Awardees! 🎉 Their work will help us to understand #misophonia and explore potential treatments for the disorder. This award grants up to $500k for independent investigators, and up to $200k for #postdocs. Learn more: buff.ly/mlOwZPB

Our 2026 Request for Proposals is now open! Our mission is to support research into the causes of #misophonia and effective treatments. #FundingOpportunities include #GraduateStudent and #Postdoc awards. To learn more about all of our awards, visit: buff.ly/eP2MYSl #FundingHopeDrivingDiscovery

Breakthroughs in #misophonia research are becoming possible as scientists ask bold questions and uncover new insights into the brain, sensory pathways, & treatment possibilities. Our next RFP will be announced on Friday! Learn more at: www.misophoniaresearchfund.org #FundingHopeDrivingDiscovery

🎧 New #MisophoniaResearch alert: People with misophonia who had greater difficulty in regulating their emotions also tended to have greater misophonia severity. To read the full article, visit: buff.ly/8TA6yEw #Misophonia #EmotionRegulation

The #Misophonia Research Fund started with one mission: accelerate discovery and improve lives. What began as a personal journey is now a growing movement—powered by researchers, clinicians, and lived experience partners. Our next RFP announcement is in 1 week! #FundingHopeDrivingDiscovery

There were several high-level themes that emerged from our Annual Funded Investigators Meeting and #Misophonia Collaboration Forum. These themes include: • The importance of accelerating knowledge through collaboration (1/4)

Our 2026 Request for Proposals will open on October 31, 2025! Stay tuned as we plan another Q&A session for interested applicants. To learn more about our funding opportunities and watch last year's Q&A, visit: buff.ly/SuUJqTM

Misophonia is a misunderstood disorder with no known cure. New research shows #misophonia severity is correlated with lower cognitive flexibility and more rumination – suggesting the disorder involves more than just sound triggers. Read more: buff.ly/LS3kTgG

Happy World Audiologist Day! 👂💙 Today we recognize the expertise and compassion of audiologists worldwide who advance hearing health, like our advisory board member, Dr. Julia Campbell. Tag an audiologist to show your appreciation! #WorldAudiologistDay #Audiology #MisophoniaAwareness