It was in South Korea, during the WCA – World Congress of Audiology which was held from May 24 to 27 in Seoul, that the announcement was made: Professor Hung Thai-Van, head of the audiology and otoneurological explorations department at Lyon University Hospital, is the new president-elect of the International Society of Audiology (ISA). Quite a symbol for ENT which actively participated in the organization of the World Audiology Congress in Paris in 2024, and which must organize the European Audiology Congress which will be held in Lyon in 2029. A challenge also when France is one of the only countries where the profession of audiologist does not exist. not…
These new functions reward a commitment of several years to the service of audiology in France and internationally. “One of my strongest beliefs is that the future of audiology depends on our ability to work across borders – between specialties, between professional communities and between countries with very different levels of resources Â,” she points out le Pr Hung Thai-Vanin a LinkedIn post.
In support of his candidacy, the president of the SFA, Morgan Potier, a salué « a respected specialist in audiology and otology, with a strong background in clinical practice and academic research ”. « He is actively involved in the development of hearing sciences and contributes significantly to national and international collaborations in our fieldhe continued. His commitment to audiology, his experience within scientific societies and his ability to work in different professional and cultural environments make him particularly suited to this position. »
The candidacy of Professor Hung Thai-Van was also supported by Professor Kurt Stephan, former president of the ISA, and Biap through its president, Professor Sebastian Kosma.
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