RestorEar is passionate about developing novel, non-pharmaceutical cold therapy technology for integrated lifelong hearing health.
Curtis & Suhrud
“We met in 2000 while working in a lab together studying bioengineering. Though Curtis went on to develop medical devices and I became a professor of medicine and bioengineering, we remained close friends and associates. When I decided to translate my cold therapy research into consumer-facing medical devices, I knew I wanted Curtis as a partner.” – Dr. Suhrud Rajguru, Chief Scientific Officer at RestorEar
Founding RestorEar
In 2017, we were awarded our first grant from the National Institutes of Health to study damage to the inner ear (cochlea) during cochlear implant surgery. We hoped to expand this research by examining the protective effects of mild therapeutic hypothermia, or cooling, in patients undergoing ear surgery. Our cochlear implant research led to applications in occupational noise-induced hearing loss prevention and even tinnitus (ringing in the ears). We knew that the novel use of cold therapy for hearing loss was something special, and we wanted to share that with the world. Thus, RestorEar was born.
Where we are today
For over 20 years, RestorEar co-founders have worked together advancing innovative developments in hearing and vestibular technology. Today, RestorEar has an expansive line of hypothermia medical devices and cold comfort products protected by issued domestic and foreign patents. Our medical devices are currently being used in human clinical trials investigating the use of mild therapeutic hypothermia in cochlear implant surgery, protection against occupational noise-induced hearing loss, and tinnitus management. Our cold comfort line offers an accessible wellness option for music lovers, fitness fanatics, and anyone ready to kickstart their hearing journey.