The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh has four new faculty recruits. “Whether it be in the clinic or the lab, each of these outstanding clinicians and researchers […]
New Otolaryngology Recruits
head and neck cancer
A Shining Light for the Eye & Ear Foundation
S+S Fall 2022 With the passing of Marian Mosites this past July, the Eye & Ear Foundation has lost a generous and kind soul. A head and neck cancer survivor, […]
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A Modern Era of Excellence in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
In the Eye & Ear Foundation’s October 20th webinar, “A Modern Era of Excellence in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery,” the new Department of Otolaryngology Chair José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, […]
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Survivorship
At the Eye & Ear Foundation’s July 27th webinar, the co-founders of the UPMC Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic spoke about the head and neck cancer survivorship program. They […]
Meet the New Department of Otolaryngology Chair
Today is José Zevallos’ first day as the new Chairman and Eugene N. Myers, MD Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He […]
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Caring Bridges Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
A head and neck cancer support group for patients and their families is now being run by Marci Nilsen and Melissa Hall. Nilsen, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor in Nursing […]
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The Jonas T. Johnson MD Survivorship Sustainability Fund
The Eye & Ear Foundation has created a new fund to honor Dr. Jonas Johnson as he steps down as Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology. He is not retiring, […]
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Sight & Soundbites Webinar – Survivorship: Providing Coordinated Care to Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Dr. Jonas Johnson and Dr. Marci Nilsen will discuss the head and neck cancer survivorship program and data they’ve studied relating to patient outcomes and side effects. […]
Understanding and Treating Swallowing Disorders
So much of our society is centered around food and drink. But swallowing issues can prevent some people from participating and enjoying this important life activity. In The Eye & […]
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Deep Learning to Enhance Care
Sight + Sound, Fall 2020 by Carrie Fogel More than half a million head and neck cancers are diagnosed each year globally, with an increased amount of cases being found […]
Enhancing Patient-Centered Care
Sight + Sound, Spring 2020 by Carrie Fogel When Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor in the Department of Acute and Tertiary Care in the University of Pittsburgh School of […]