Using liquid biomarkers and circulating tumor DNA to improve outcomes for HPV-related HNSCC
Message from the Chair
James Rocco, MD, PhD
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery had much to celebrate in FY25, earning the No. 19 spot in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings; being named the No. 4 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 FY25 at a Glance
- $10.3M+ in research funding
- 16,469 surgeries
- 35 active grants
- 27 active clinical trials and research studies
- 173 publications
Research and Innovation
Otolaryngology department self-study identifies opportunities for strategic growth
Aerodigestive Research Core Lab expands impact in lung transplantation and neurosurgery
Study aims to expand access to 3D surgical modeling
Expanded vestibular research laboratory poised to advance fall-prevention science
Clinical trial explores new pathway to restoring hearing after vestibular schwannoma surgery
Clinical Practice
The Division of Allergy and Immunology leads innovation in immunotherapy and personalized allergy care
Monthly esophageal disorders conference enhances patient care and strengthens cross-specialty collaboration
Pediatric ENT collaboration expands access to specialized care in Toledo
Multidisciplinary collaboration enhances lateral skull-base surgery
Elliana DeVore, MD, joins the Division of Laryngology
Robert Macielak, MD, joins the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery
Victoria Nguyen, DO, joins the Division of Allergy
Rekha Raveendran, MD, named Division Director of Allergy and Immunology
Jeffrey Steitz, MD, joins the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
