Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Archive — Page 5 of 13
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September 15, 2022
Gifts bolster otolaryngology, Alzheimer’s disease programs
Herbert Christopher, a grateful Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery patient who received cochlear hearing implants from David Haynes, MD, has funded the training of otolaryngology fellows and leaders in Alzheimer’s disease care through several outright endowed gifts and additional gift planning with his estate. -
September 8, 2022
Study tests drug to illuminate cancer during surgery
A Vanderbilt study is testing drugs that provide a targeted fluorescent dye that clings to and illuminates cancer. -
June 16, 2022
Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 23andMe find genetic link to people’s ability to move to a musical beat
Vanderbilt researchers, in collaboration with 23andMe, have made a significant discovery about the biological underpinnings of musical rhythm. -
March 16, 2022
Teamwork returns man with severe post-COVID complications to his life
A multidisciplinary team at Vanderbilt helped José Ontiveros cope with a long list of severe complications arising from his COVID-19i infection. -
March 8, 2022
VUMC mourns loss of Otolaryngology’s Huang
Vanderbilt's Shan Huang, MD, PhD, research assistant professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (HNS) and an expert in device implant technology died on Feb. 10. He was 78. -
March 3, 2022
Multidisciplinary team helps treat airway, upper GI issues in children
Vanderbilt's Complex Aerodigestive Evaluation Team focuses on complicated airway and upper digestive issues for chronically ill children. -
February 17, 2022
Virtual tours boost Otolaryngology resident recruiting
When the pandemic began, Vanderbilt's Amy Whigham, MD, MS-HPEd, developed a plan to turn the Department of Otolaryngology's medical student education and residency recruitment efforts into a virtual experience.