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Four women posing beside large illuminated marquee number 80 with red and black balloon arch at an indoor celebration event.
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Susan Scollie promoted to Distinguished Professor at Western University https://news.westernu.ca/2026/04/international-research-leaders-named-distinguished-university-professor Bernafon celebrates 80 years of hearing care This year, Bernafon is celebrating their 80th anniversary with a tribute to sound experiences, because sound is not only captivating, it’s essential to the memories and moments that shape our...

Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change — these are milestone and personnel announcements with no direct clinical practice implications.

Why It Matters

Recognition of leading researchers and long-standing industry players reflects the maturation and ongoing investment in the audiology and hearing care field.

Key Points
  1. 01Susan Scollie has been promoted to Distinguished Professor at Western University, recognizing her contributions to audiology research.
  2. 02Bernafon is marking its 80th anniversary as a hearing care company.
  3. 03Both items reflect positive momentum for the Canadian and global audiology community.
  4. 04The news was published on CanadianAudiologist.ca as part of its industry news coverage.
Claims & Evidence

Susan Scollie has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at Western University.

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Bernafon has been operating in hearing care for 80 years.

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