Advancing Misophonia Research: The International Misophonia Research Network and soQuiet Partnership
The International Misophonia Research Network [IMRN] has announced its collaboration with soQuiet, a 501[c]3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to misophonia advocacy, research, and support. This partnership aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of misophonia through collaborative research and increased public awareness.
About the International Misophonia Research Network (IMRN)
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout, the International Misophonia Research Network was created to provide misophonia researchers, clinicians, and pioneers with a resource for collaboration and education regarding their work. Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout added, “[The] IMRN has been instrumental in the field regarding advocacy and awareness for misophonia research and clinical practice, and I am thrilled to partner with soQuiet to continue these efforts.”
Understanding Misophonia
Misophonia is often misunderstood and can affect all aspects of life. Often incorrectly thought of as a “hatred of eating sounds,” misophonia is actually a very real sound sensitivity disorder, and newer research has shown it could be much more complex than that.
With growing awareness about misophonia in the public, researchers are increasingly interested in learning more about its mechanisms as well as seeking to find misophonia’s causes and potential treatments for it.
The Role of IMRN
The IMRN will bring together researchers, clinicians, and innovators from many different fields to share their work with each other, the misophonia community, and the public. Researchers will be able to create new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, all with the goal of investigating the currently unknown aspects of misophonia.
soQuiet and its Mission
soQuiet, a tax-exempt nonprofit based in St. Louis, Missouri, offers advocacy, support, and resources for people who suffer from misophonia so that they may lead productive and serene lives. SoQuiet founder, Cris Edwards, is excited about the potential for new discoveries and insights about misophonia that can result from this initiative.
Many of soQuiet’s projects are aimed at advancing research on misophonia and sharing the results with the public. These projects include the Misophonia Research Pool, Misophonia Student Research Grants, and soQuiet Science Sessions. All of soQuiet’s services are offered at no charge thanks to generous donors.
Synergy for Research and Support
With the IMRN under the umbrella of soQuiet, the misophonia think tank has access to resources and funding that can help it achieve its goals of creating new avenues for scientific studies about misophonia and related sensory disorders.
Learn more about the IMRN at its new online webpage.
How to Support soQuiet
Donations can be made on the soQuiet donation page.
| Initiative | Description |
|---|---|
| Misophonia Research Pool | A resource for gathering data and conducting studies on misophonia. |
| Misophonia Student Research Grants | Financial support for students conducting research on misophonia. |
| soQuiet Science Sessions | Sessions aimed at sharing research results with the public. |