Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program in Otolaryngology

Resident Research

Resident Research Rotations

2 3-month research blocks, one in PGY-3 year and one in PGY-4 year
Yearly FOCUS talk starting in PGY-2

Examples of recent resident projects

Epidemiology of thyroid cancer

Research at MEEI

The Department maintains an active basic and applied research program in a broad range of areas, including otology, otopathology, immunohistochemistry, biochemistry, physiology and anatomy of the larynx, voice disorders, immunology of the ear, applications of laser technology, cochlear implantation, physiology of the auditory system and molecular biology of head and neck cancer. Many of the clinical faculty are actively engaged in research projects and, in addition, there is a large contingent of full-time research faculty. All laboratories are available for resident participation in research training.

Research Opportunities

Available Research Laboratories & Areas of Study

Otology and Neurotology

Auditory Physiology
Otopathology
Cochlear Implantation
Neurochemistry
Vestibular Physiology
Immunohistochemistry
Cellular and Molecular Biology

Laryngology

Voice Disorders
Laser Applications

Head & Neck Oncology

Molecular Biology of Head & Neck Cancer
Anterior Skull Base Tumors
Microvascular Surgery

Rhinology

Taste & Smell Disorders
Image Guided Surgery

Facial Plastics

Facial Reanimation

Pediatrics

Aerodigestive Disorders
Microtia
Tissue Bioengineering