Is it possible to regenerate hair cells in the inner ear to bring back hearing?

Research at the UW Medical Center translates to improving care options for patients. This University of Washington program shows what is going on in Dr. Clifford Hume,s  lab, where researchers are exploring a biological approach to hearing restoration by stimulating regeneration of hair cells in the inner ear.
This is an interesting but long video.  If you want some insight into the research to cure nerve damage hearing loss, you must watch this.