Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Archive — Page 5 of 13

April 11, 2023

Vanderbilt Voice Center’s Professional Voice Conference brings medical professionals and vocal athletes together

A Vanderbilt Voice Center conference will focus on wellness, readiness and resilience for vocal professionals and will touch on topics such as vocal hygiene, recovery after injury, allergies, surgery, respiration, life on the road, and more.

February 27, 2023

Moberly extends impact of cochlear implantation research, quality of life outcomes

Vanderbilt’s Aaron Moberly, MD, is developing an adult cochlear implant research/clinical program that aims to tailor rehabilitative treatment protocols to individual patients based on their auditory, linguistic and cognitive profiles.

Silas LaCagnin gazes at his mother, Ansley LaCagnin, while she sings to him.
November 3, 2022

Study finds sensitivity to musical rhythm supports social development in infants

A new study shows engaging infants with a song provides a ready-made means for supporting social development and interaction.

October 13, 2022

Research shows genetic link to moving to the beat of music

A genomic study of musicality conducted by Vanderbilt researchers identified 69 genetic variants associated with beat synchronization, meaning the ability to move in synchrony with the beat of music.

Former patient Herbert Christopher poses for a photo with Elizabeth Perkins, MD, the first Christopher fellow of Otolaryngology.
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.