The loss of hearing is something that almost everyone wants to avoid, and Dr. Rachael Baiduc has dedicated her life to the mission of studying hearing, hearing loss and its relation to overall health. Dr. Baiduc is an associate professor at CU Boulder and the director of the Hearing Epidemiology and Research Diagnostics (HEARD) Laboratory. Currently, Dr. Baiduc is exploring hearing loss, specifically in patients who are experiencing cardiovascular disease. Dr. Baiduc’s research is funded by the University of Colorado Innovative Seed Grant and the Hearing Health Foundation Emerging Research Grant, but she still finds time to teach undergraduate and graduate courses at CU Boulder. Dr. Baiduc’s research can prevent the loss of hearing laughter, music, dishwashers and a cat’s meow.