Tinnitus research by Wouter Serdijn in the spotlight

Thousands of people suffer daily from ringing or buzzing sounds in their ears: tinnitus. For many, it is a daily torment. The AD Algemeen Dagblad published an extensive article this week on the tinnitus research of Medical Delta professor Prof. dr. ir. Wouter Serdijn (TU Delft, Erasmus MC).

Together with, among others, the Flemish neurosurgeon Professor Dirk de Ridder, Serdijn is searching for solutions. They are exploring whether it is possible to use bioelectronics to train the brain to 'turn off' tinnitus. A 'lunchbox' full of electronics emits signals, allowing ringing and buzzing brains to learn to be silent again. "We expect that the treatment may not need to be continuous but perhaps only a few times a day or week. Compare it to physiotherapy for the brain. Unfortunately, it is still too early to promise that the tinnitus will never return after the treatments."

Read the full article in AD Algemeen Dagblad (NL).

Tinnitus Congress in Delft

The reason for the article in AD Algemeen Dagblad is a Tinnitus Congress taking place on Tuesday, February 6, at TU Delft. More information and the possibility to register can be found here.

Also, watch the video below about Wouter Serdijn's research following his appointment as a professor within the framework of Medical Delta. Wouter Serdijn contributes, among other things, to the scientific programs Medical NeuroDelta: Ambulant Neuromonitoring for Prevention and Treatment of Brain Disease and Medical Delta Cardiac Arrhythmia Lab.