Chemosensory research offers new pathways for understanding the impact of COVID-19 and potential for universal testing
Message from the Chair
James Rocco, MD, PhD
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery had much to celebrate in FY23, once again earning the No. 11 spot in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings; being named the No. 5 otolaryngology residency program in the nation by Doximity Residency Navigator; and being named among the top ENT programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Department of Otolaryngology FY23 at a Glance
- $7.5M+ in research funding
- 43,736 surgeries
- 29 active grants
- 37 active clinical trials and research studies
- 173 publications
Research and Innovation
Study finds new way to determine genetic progression leading to cancer
Novel research may pave the way for new hearing loss treatments
Emily Plowman, PhD, brings aerodigestive research to Ohio State to create comprehensive swallowing center
Yin Ren, MD, PhD, receives Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health – on his first submission
Clinical Practice
Cochlear implant program is a model for growth and innovation
Laryngology team increases impact with research and clinical innovations
Unique neurotology/neurosurgery partnership raises the bar on skull-base surgery safety
Neurotologist Desi Schoo, MD, joins Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery to launch clinical vestibular research center
Eugene Chio, MD, implants his 600th upper airway stimulation device
Education
Ohio State otolaryngology residency program expands while holding on to its top-5 ranking
Ohio State hosts prominent head and neck course for first time in new anatomy lab
Robust fellowship programs offer specialized learning for elite otolaryngology candidates
Temporal bone lab renovations will further strengthen residents’ surgical skills
