Jack Allen Vernon, Ph.D., was the founder of the Oregon Hearing Research Center at Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) in Portland. His work at identifying and treating tinnitus (ringing of the ear) came to the rescue of tinnitus sufferers around the world and inspired many other researchers and doctors to follow in his footsteps. (Please see the link to his "life story" below.) Contributions in Jack's memory may be made to the Jack Vernon Endowed Fund for Hearing Research, a new fund established to advance the work of the Oregon Hearing Research Center. Please click on the "Donate" link above. If you have a story to tell about Jack or wish share your thoughts or photos, please click on the appropriate Contribute link below. Jack's family especially encourages his colleagues and many friends to help assemble this tribute to his life and life's work.