Our Approach

We utilize an interdisciplinary approach which combines tools of systems neuroscience with molecular biology, optics, and biotechnology in animal models and humans. We are focused on the inner ear because the majority of hearing loss originates in the inner ear.

     
     

Research

Our current research projects are focused on addressing major unmet medical needs in four distinct areas.

Education

Dr. Stankovic educates medical students, PhD students, residents, clinical and research postdoctoral fellows and her peers.

Clinical Care

Clinical Focus: hearing loss. We conduct clinical studies to guide future strategies for prevention and treatment of hearing loss

Meet the Lab

We're an international group of  predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees dedicated to finding better treatments for hearing loss.

     

Recent News

October 2025 | Tina explains genetic and regenerative approaches to hearing loss in The Naked Scientists science podcast.”

Listen to Dr. Stankovic 8-min segment at 22:35 (audio only).

October 2025 | In the podcast with Huberman Lab, Tina explains how hearing works and why hearing loss—affecting over 1.5 billion people—impacts people of all ages. She discusses how hearing loss impairs focus and increases the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the role of menopause and other biological milestones in hearing health, and shares science-backed protocols to protect your hearing and highlight risks to avoid.

Listen to the podcast (audio only).

September 2025 | At the Stanford Health Library, Tina talks about how hearing functions in health, what goes wrong in disease, and how to repair what has gone wrong.

March 2025 | Tina shared insights on the future of hearing loss in Stanford Engineering’s podcast, The Future of Everything.

February 2025 | "Stanford Researchers Assist Paul Simon's Return to the Stage." After experiencing significant hearing loss in his left ear, Paul Simon collaborated with Stanford University's Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss to adapt his stage setup, enabling his return to touring.

January 2025 | This Week in Hearing podcast showcases the latest advancements from the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss through Tina’s conversation with Shari Eberts.

We Thank You for Your Support!

Please specify “Stankovic Research Lab” in the “Any comments or gift instruction?" Field