International Society for Vocal Biomarkers · Est. 2026
The Global Home for
Vocal Biomarker Science
A global community of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry leaders accelerating the science and clinical translation of vocal biomarkers.
Our Mission
Uniting voice science
with human impact
ISVB’s mission is to advance the rigorous study of voice as a biomarker of health. We unite the global vocal biomarker community to strengthen research methods, improve data quality and clinical validation, establish evidence-based standards, and support the responsible translation of scientifically validated discoveries into research and healthcare.
Connect
A global network of scientists, clinicians, engineers, and advocates working at the frontier of vocal biomarker research.
Educate
World-class learning resources, training curricula, and knowledge exchange to advance the field and its practitioners.
Advocate
Evidence-based regulatory advocacy to open clear pathways for voice-based diagnostics in clinical practice worldwide.
Founding Leadership
Led by the field’s
pioneering researchers
Co-Founder & President
Yael Bensoussan, MD
Laryngologist and voice disorders specialist at the University of South Florida. A leading voice in vocal biomarker research and the clinical translation of AI-based diagnostics for voice health.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Guy Fagherazzi, PhD
Director of Digital Epidemiology at the Luxembourg Institute of Health and a pioneer in digital health biomarkers. His work on voice as a biomarker has been published in leading journals.
What ISVB Offers
Everything the field
needs to thrive
As the global home for vocal biomarker science, ISVB gives the community a place to connect, learn, share meaningful work, and help guide the field forward. Whether you are entering the field, leading research, bringing new technology into practice, or supporting the community through your organization, there is a place for you at ISVB.
Membership
Join an international community working across vocal biomarker science and healthcare. Members receive year-round access to learning opportunities, professional connections, research visibility, and exclusive savings on the Voice AI
Symposium.
Voice AI Symposium
This international conference brings the field together to discuss new research and the challenges that come with moving voice-based health technologies into practice. Receive special discounts as a member!
Ways to Get Involved
Take an active role in the ISVB community by applying for committee service, joining a Special Interest Group, or supporting the Society as a corporate member.
Education & Resources
Build your knowledge through expert-led webinars and training materials created for an evolving field. Content will support people at all different career stages.
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Reserach & Publications
Explore research and publications that contribute to a stronger scientific foundation for vocal biomarkers and bring greater visibility to relevant work.
Regulatory Advocacy
Follow the policies and regulatory questions influencing how vocal biomarkers move from research into healthcare and better understand changing expectations for evidence, safety, and responsible use.
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Corporate Membership
2027 Voice AI Symposium
The Voice AI Symposium has become an internationally-recognized event and one of the only conferences focused solely on the research, development, and implementation of voice biomarkers to improve healthcare.
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voice health revolution
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Learn, connect,
and collaborate
Upcoming Webinars
Aug 12, 2025 · 12:00 PM ET
Vocal Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Evidence and Path to Approval
Dr. Sarah Chen, Stanford University
Sep 3, 2025 · 11:00 AM ET
FDA Perspectives on AI-Based Voice Diagnostics: A Regulatory Roundtable
Panel: FDA, EMA & Industry Representatives
Education & Resources
Knowledge at the
forefront of the field
From foundational science to emerging research, ISVB provides the resources to accelerate your work and career.
On-Demand Courses
Foundations of Vocal Biomarker Science
A curated curriculum spanning acoustics, signal processing, ML, and clinical validation — taught by leading field researchers.
12 courses · 48 hrs
Webinar Archive
ISVB Expert Lecture Series
100+ recorded sessions featuring cutting-edge research, case studies, and regulatory deep-dives from global ISVB members.
100+ recordings
White Papers
ISVB Technical Reports
Authoritative publications on validation standards, data quality, and regulatory considerations for vocal biomarkers.
18 publications
Reading Lists
Expert Literature Reviews
Curated research collections organized by clinical application, disease area, and methodology — refreshed monthly.
Updated monthly
Regulatory Advocacy
Building the
standards
for voice diagnostics
ISVB leads evidence-based advocacy to establish clear regulatory pathways for vocal biomarker technologies, ensuring validated innovations reach the patients who need them.
Our working groups bring together scientists, clinicians, legal experts, and industry partners to produce consensus documents and engage directly with FDA, EMA, and agencies worldwide.
FDA Pathways
Developing science-based frameworks for AI-powered voice diagnostic tools.
International Standards
Collaborating with EMA, Health Canada, and PMDA on global standards.
Evidence Frameworks
Consensus guidelines for study design, clinical evidence, and methodology.
Reimbursement & Access
Engaging payers and HTAs to establish reimbursement pathways.