Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Research

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Leading Innovation in Michigan’s #1 ENT Program

Our dedicated researchers are shaping the future of ear, nose and throat science, treatment and care.

Discovery & Innovation for Better Outcomes

By exploring a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical outcomes in our robust research programs, our faculty, staff and students are committed to advancing the field through discovery and innovation. Their findings are published and presented throughout the country and around the world.

Experts across departments collaborate here in state-of-the-art facilities and programs focused on basic, clinical, behavioral, population and translational research in our key research areas.

The Michigan Otolaryngology Research Education (MORE) program provides the research education necessary to enable participating residents and medical students to develop successful careers as clinician-scientists and play key roles in the translation of research advances into evidence-based, state-of-the-art health care for patients. The program takes advantage of the infrastructure of one of the nation’s pre-eminent research institutions and a longstanding departmental commitment to research excellence to create the next generation of clinician-scientists.

Our Research Areas

Head and Neck Cancer Research

This program is committed to eradicating head and neck cancer through multidisciplinary studies that include basic, clinical, behavioral, population and translational research.

Kresge Hearing Research Institute

Our Kresge Hearing Research Institute houses a diverse group of scientists and physicians working on basic science and clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders.

Vestibular & Audiology Research

The Neurovestibular Lab's research focuses on the mechanisms underlying vestibular function and dysfunction across the age span.

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Resident Research Opportunities

Our residents have been remarkably successful in competing for extramural grants and have had impressive research productivity. Residents have opportunities to engage in mentored research training throughout the residency period.

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In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.
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Philanthropy News

Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care

Grateful for the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner are supporting better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer.
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Department News

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors
Before and after photos of a patient in the hospital with a breaking tube and later in his car after surgery closed his tracheostomy.
Health Lab

Weight loss and surgery restore patient’s throat after near-death brush with likely COVID

After a near-death brush with Covid, Michigan Medicine patient lost 361 pounds and underwent five operations to have his tracheostomy tube removed.
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News Release

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings
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Department News

Welcome Yunlu Zhu, PhD

Get to know the newest faculty member in our department.