Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Pediatric Otolaryngology Research

Mass. Eye and Ear has a team of fellowship trained pediatric otolaryngologists who, in addition to their clinical obligations, conduct research on leading ear, nose, and throat-related diseases that affect infants, children, and young adults.

Research Summary

Thanks to a wide range of funding sources, including government and private donors, pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) research at Mass. Eye and Ear has resulted in significant breakthroughs and innovations that have advanced medical and surgical treatment.

Some of our accomplishments include:

Advances in ear reconstruction for children with microtia and other congenital ear malformations
Contributions in the treatment of newborn airway anomalies and adolescent voice problems
Advances in the correction of childhood hearing loss including cochlear implantation
Management of hemangiomas and vascular anomalies

Current projects:

Understanding immune-microenvironment of JRRP to uncover immunotherapy for the disease
Exploring th natural history of unilateral large vestibular aqueduct as the source of hearing loss and modifying current rehabilitation recommendations
Studying the natural history of hearing loss associated with cytomegalovirus and recommendations for rehabilitation
Implementating a Partners Biobank
Implementating and maintaining a Pediatric Hearing Loss Registry
Investigating the functional near-red infraspectroscopy for evaluation of language delay and associated behavioral disorders in children with hearing loss
Developing structured data input for creation of clinical registries