"When misophonia scientists, people with lived experience, and researchers gather together in the same space, ideas ignite," says Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout. Join us for the 2026 #MRFCollabForum! 📅 10/3/2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) To register, please visit: buff.ly/IMhuSHl @soQuiet.org

At Duke University, Aliza is part of our second cohort of Data Discovery Awardees. She will investigate brain connectivity to determine what patterns are unique to #misophonia and which are not. Learn more: buff.ly/Ghx6PVK #MisophoniaResearch #Neuroscience #EmotionRegulation

PhD Student Earns Award to Study Why Everyday Sounds Trigger Intense Reactions for Some People

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"[Misophonia] is not a matter of willpower or being 'too sensitive,' and I think that reframing matters," say Dr. Thomas Fernandez about the #MisophoniaResearch at Yale School of Medicine. Read Dr. Fernandez's full interview: buff.ly/10OID7t #MisophoniaAwareness #Misophonia #Genetics

Last week, the MRF team got the privilege to learn how MRF-funded investigators at Yale University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai perform their #MisophoniaResearch. (1/2)

How did the 2025 Misophonia Collaboration Forum impact you? Jeff Pavlacic, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, shares his experience attending the forum as a #MisophoniaResearcher. (1/2)

Misophonia affects people of all ages, and Sophie Yang aims to help teenagers like herself become more aware of this misunderstood disorder. Sophie founded TEAM (teens for education + advocacy on #misophonia) to do just this. Read more: buff.ly/cy8rBsr #MisophoniaAdvocacy #MisophoniaAwareness

Sophie Yang is on a Mission to Help Teens with Misophonia - LA Weekly

Crossing the threshold into your teen years is challenging enough for a lot of young people. But when Sophie Yang was twelve years old, she started to feel

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For the past 2 days, the MRF team came together to visit MRF-funded investigators at Yale University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai! We learned more about how they conduct their #MisophoniaResearch every day and are excited to see how these projects develop! #Misophonia #Research

Can scientists measure day-to-day symptoms of #misophonia? In MRF-funded work at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Jeff Pavlacic investigates just this. To learn more about this study and next steps, visit: buff.ly/slqNga1 #MisophoniaResearch

Can family history play a role in whether someone develops misophonia? The MRF-funded work at Yale School of Medicine led by Dr. Thomas Fernandez is shedding light on this question. Read Dr. Fernandez's full interview: buff.ly/onedmpL #Misophonia #MisophoniaResearch

Grace Heppes, Outreach & Education Coordinator at the Duke Center for #Misophonia and Emotion Regulation, shares why attending the #MRFCollabForum was so special for her. 📅 10/3/2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) To register: buff.ly/Ssbli1J

Spreading awareness about misophonia doesn't end after World Misophonia Awareness Day passes. As MRF-funded investigator Dr. Nicolas Davidenko shares, it is important to continue to spread awareness about #misophonia throughout the year. Read more: buff.ly/qVKGuLF #MisophoniaDay

Spreading Awareness About Misophonia

July 9 is World Misophonia Awareness Day. Spreading awareness can help people with misophonia realize that they are not alone, and help them and others become better advocates.

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Today is World Misophonia Awareness Day. @soquiet.org @misophoniafund.bsky.social @misophoniapodcast.bsky.social #misophonia #misophoniaawareness #misophoniamemes #worldmisophoniaawarenessday

Building off of the momentum from World Misophonia Awareness Day, we are thrilled to announce our second cohort of Data Discovery Awardees! To learn more about these #MisophoniaResearch projects, visit: buff.ly/m3c2IJK #Misophonia #MisophoniaDay #MisophoniaAwareness

Today is World Misophonia Awareness Day! An MRF-funded study has shown that #misophonia may be more prevalent than OCD, Tourette Syndrome, and other well-known conditions. It can affect up to ~5% of the population. How are you observing WMAD 2026? Learn more: misophonia.day #MisophoniaDay

Tomorrow is World Misophonia Awareness Day (WMAD)! Cris explains why he founded @soQuiet.org, their mission, how WMAD came to be, & the importance of sharing Michelle Del Valle's story. Watch Cris's full video here: buff.ly/ndwvxec For more about WMAD & soQuiet, visit: misophonia.day

World Misophonia Awareness Day is 2 days away! Every day, the MRF works to advance understanding, support of the #misophonia community, and drive meaningful, evidence-based change. How does WMAD inspire your work? Learn more: misophonia.day #MisophoniaDay #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAwareness

"For World Misophonia Awareness Day, I will talk with someone who is unfamiliar with misophonia and help them understand why awareness, compassion, and research all matter," says our Executive Director, Lauren Harte-Hargrove, PhD, about #WMAD. Learn more: soqt.me/day #MisophoniaDay

Our next Misophonia Research News is here! 🗞️ We've gathered recent publications from across the field and distilled each into a brief, accessible summary. Read each of the summaries here under "Research Highlight Articles": buff.ly/cROW92H #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAwareness

The Misophonia Collaboration Forum was created so those with #misophonia do not feel alone. Ellie shares why the #MRFCollabForum was important to them, and why they are excited for this year's Forum. 📅 10/3/26 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) To register: buff.ly/AsRKyqm @soQuiet.Org

"There is no single 'misophonia gene' that anyone has identified...That said, the clues pointing to genetics are real," says Dr. Fernandez about the MRF-funded research at Yale School of Medicine. Read Dr. Fernandez's full interview here: buff.ly/ObT4OOl #Misophonia #MisophoniaResearch

World Misophonia Awareness Day is 2 weeks away! How are you planning to celebrate the day? Learn more about the importance of #misophonia awareness and share resources by visiting: buff.ly/yG6uR21 @soQuiet.Org #WMAD #MisophoniaDay #MisophoniaAdvocacy #MisophoniaAwareness

There's a lot to look forward to in the field of #misophonia. In our latest newsletter, we share many of the highlights. Did you miss our newsletter? Be sure to read the full newsletter and sign up on our website: buff.ly/hosx4rK #MRFCollabForum #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy

The Misophonia Collaboration Forum is for everyone. Eden shares why people should attend this year's forum! Whether you are someone with #misophonia, a researcher, or a clinician, this forum is meant for you. 📅 10/3/2026 | 📍 Atlanta, GA (and virtual) To register, please visit: buff.ly/glhCyEV

What regions of the brain are implicated in #misophonia? In their MRF-funded research at the University of Iowa, Dr. Joel Berger and team explore this question. Read Dr. Berger's full interview here: buff.ly/vvifcGc #MisophoniaResearch #Neuroscience #Research #MisophoniaAwareness

Are you a high school student interested in researching #misophonia in your future career? PRIMER is back! Apply for our 2nd annual Prospective Researchers Investigating Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (PRIMER) summer workshop for high school students today! To apply, visit: buff.ly/615mLZ7

Our Agenda for the 2nd Misophonia Collaboration Forum is finally here! People with #misophonia, researchers, and clinicians are encouraged to attend. To register, visit: https:/buff.ly/qii0f8q @soquiet.org #MRFCollabForum #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaResearch #MisophoniaAdvocacy

A meaningful milestone for #misophonia: @newyorker.com recently featured us and our funded research! We're thankful for the opportunity this article brings to raise more awareness about the impact on those affected by the disorder. Read the article here:

For People with Misophonia, Everyday Noises Can Be Agony

The neurophysiological disorder is characterized by a severe aversion to sound—and the struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.

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“It’s like nails on a chalkboard,” a fortysomething special-education teacher with misophonia tells Sloane Crosley. “That’s what it feels like, a thousand times a day. Every time, it’s brand new, you never unlearn it.” newyorkermag.visitlink.me/x2P3r_

For People with Misophonia, Everyday Noises Can Be Agony

The neurophysiological disorder is characterized by a severe aversion to sound—and the struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.

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People living with #misophonia and #hyperacusis are often told their experiences are the same, or are misunderstood altogether. A new, MRF-funded study found that these disorders share some similarities but also involve distinct patterns of brain activity. Learn more: buff.ly/Y6NjbSg

Join Dr. Jennifer Brout for a #misophonia coping skills class on June 30th at 7:00 EST! To register, please email jb@drjenniferbrout. #MisophoniaAwareness #MisophoniaAdvocacy