The House Research Institute (formerly House Ear Institute) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the ... quality of life for people with hearing loss and related disorders through scientific research, patient care, and the sharing of knowledge. Established in 1946 by Howard P. House, M.D., the House Research Institute has been engaged in the scientific exploration of the auditory system from the ear canal to the cortex of the brain for more than 60 years. read more