Stanford Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery Department
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In Spotlight
Dr. Kara Meister shares insights on the potential health implications of microplastic exposure and the importance of continued research.
A new article from the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment explores how California is addressing microplastic pollution through evolving policies and regulations. The article examines the state’s efforts to regulate plastics, the ongoing research into potential health impacts, and how California’s approach could inform policies in other states and countries.
Our 17th Annual Research Day was a great success!
At the end of September, we held our 17th Annual Research Day! It was a fantastic day filled with insightful panel discussions and a diverse range of basic science and clinical presentations. We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Clint Allen from the NIH Cancer Institute as our Keynote Speaker! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered!
Congratulations to Dr. Zara Patel, newly appointed Chief of our Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery!
Dr. Patel brings exceptional expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing care for patients with sinonasal and skull base conditions. We look forward to the vision, innovation, and mentorship she will bring to this role.
The courage to ask why: Dr. Stankovic on a life in medicine and science
In this inspiring "My Life" interview with CorD magazine, Dr. Konstantina Stankovic reflects on the curiosity, resilience, and sense of purpose that have guided her career in medicine and science. She shares why having the courage to ask “why” is essential to challenging assumptions, advancing knowledge, and creating meaningful change. Reprinted with permission from CorD Magazine.
Dr. Stankovic in Washington Post: Hearing Loss Needs a Diagnosis
In The Washington Post, Stanford otolaryngologist Konstantina Stankovic, MD, PhD explains that hearing loss is a symptom with many possible causes, from earwax to inner-ear damage. Identifying the type can speed treatment, and sometimes hearing can be fully restored.
Highlights from the Fall Voice Conference 2026
An incredible few days at The Fall Voice Conference 2026 in Denver—huge thanks to course director Marie E. Jetté for the dynamic programming! Highlights included insightful panels led by Kwang Sung and Brian Nuyen, exploring dysphagia management, transgender voice care, and hormones and voice across the lifespan.
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