Strategic hire strengthens the company’s growth trajectory and expands support for hearing science research partnerships

Turner Scientific is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffery Lichtenhan (Ph.D, CCC-A) as its new Vice President of Business and Grants Development. Dr. Lichtenhan brings his laboratory and deep experience in auditory physiology to lead efforts to expand Turner Scientific’s collaborations, accelerate grant-funded research programs, and strengthen the company’s position as the premier CRO for ototoxicity testing, auditory physiology, and translational hearing research.

Dr. Lichtenhan brings decades of deep scientific expertise and extensive experience securing and managing large-scale research collaborations. His background in auditory neuroscience, combined with a demonstrated track record of successful grant development, positions him to advance Turner Scientific’s mission of supporting safer medicines, devices, and environmental standards through rigorous auditory research.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lichtenhan to Turner Scientific,” said Jeremy Turner, CEO. “His scientific insight, expertise in audiology and assessing normal and damaged hearing in a range of models, leadership experience, and ability to build meaningful research partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our service offerings and expand our role in supporting innovative hearing science worldwide.”

In his new role, Dr. Lichtenhan will continue his collaborative auditory research, oversee business development initiatives, cultivate academic and industry partnerships, and lead efforts to secure research funding through federal, foundation, and industry grant programs. He will also contribute to strategic planning across Turner Scientific’s expanding CRO services.

“I am excited to join Turner Scientific at such a momentous time,” said Dr. Lichtenhan. “Turner Scientific is uniquely positioned to move discoveries made in auditory research towards improving the lives of patients, and I look forward to helping expand the company’s impact through new collaborations and grant-supported initiatives.”

Turner Scientific continues to build on its reputation as an industry leader in high-precision auditory testing, translational research models, and specialized CRO services that help partners understand, predict, and mitigate hearing-related risks.