2017

Article on visualizing the middle ear makes the cover of Hearing Research
October 13, 2017
Auditory Biophysics Laboratory: Dr. Mai Elfarnawany's article on visualizing the middle ear using synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging (SR-PCI) made the cover of the journal Hearing Research.

The faces of CBD: Dr. Brian Rotenberg
October 03, 2017
Early insights: implementing CBD.

Congratulations to Dr. Sumit Agrawal and his team for winning the AAOHNS Simulation competition!
October 03, 2017

ENTtoday features article on 3D modeling!
September 28, 2017
Constructing a patient-specific computer model of the upper airway in sleep apnea patients.

Stryker's M.O.R.E. (Mobile Operating Room Experience) Visits University Hospital!
September 14, 2017
Stryker's Mobile Lab was at University Hospital on September 6th, 2017. Trainees and consultants from the Department of Otolaryngology took part in a T-bone course sponsored by Stryker inside their one of a kind M.O.R.E. (Mobile Operating Room Experience) Lab.

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Nichols (Otolaryngology) and Dr. David Palma (Radiation Oncology) on completing accrual of their multi-centre randomized trial ORATOR
June 14, 2017
Phase II Randomized Trial for Early-stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: Radiotherapy vs Trans-oral Robotic Surgery (ORATOR)

CBME: Lessons from Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
March 14, 2017
As an early adopter of CBME, members of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery provide insight into competency-based medical education.

Peng You (PGY2) wins for best overall presentation (February 6, 2017)
February 09, 2017
Peng You (PGY2) won the best overall presentation for the Division of Paediatric Surgery 2nd Annual Research Day for his talk "Improving learning and confidence through structured otoscopy teaching - A prospective interventional study".

Tray Bien! Reducing the number of instruments on operating room trays in otolaryngology is adding up to savings
February 03, 2017
Financial accountability, cost savings and streamlining are very familiar terms for hospitals in Ontario. Publically funded health care organizations constantly have to find savings wherever possible. And as hospitals tighten their belts they depend on bright ideas from staff and physicians. Surgeons Dr. Leigh Sowerby and Brian Rotenberg with St. Joseph’s Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Program, found savings not only in equipment costs but also in time.

The entrepreneur: Hanif Ladak
January 19, 2017
Hanif Ladak has partnered with MED-EL, a company that develops cochlear implants, on yet another project. “One of the challenges with cochlear implants is programming the implant after surgery,” explained Ladak. “We are using imaging to assist with development of programming methodology to optimize hearing outcomes,” he added. The University’s strength in Otolaryngology and imaging make it a natural leader in this research area.

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