Research
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Research efforts in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are overseen by Dr. Brandon Bentz as interim director. A faculty search is underway for a new director of research. Faculty mentors are assigned to residents pursuing research activities.
Link to faculty members' research activities:
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Brandon Bentz, M.D.
Past Funding
- "Nitric Oxide and Tumor Cell Migration", 7/1/01-6/30/02, American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award, Principal Investigator.
- "The Role of Nitric Oxide in Tumor Cell Migrational Morphology", 7/1/01-6/30/02, Triological Society Research Training Grant, Principal Investigator.
Ongoing Research
- IRB #11565: ret/PTC Mutational Alterations Associated with Thyroid Carcinoma in Patients Exposed to Radioactive Fallout from Nuclear Testing in Nevada.
- IRB #12303: A Trial of Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Node Lymphadenectomy for Patients with T1 and T2 Clinically N0 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ACOSOG #Z0360).
- Metalloproteinase S-nitrosylation and tumor cell migration in vitro.
- The role of nitrosative stress in DNA mutational events and apoptosis
- suppression leading to cancer development.
Richard Orlandi, M.D.
Current Funding
- 2003- Principal Investigator, “Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Nasal Polyposis after Treatment with Clarithromycin,” Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories
- 2003- Principal Investigator, “Allergic Fungal versus Eosinophilic Mucin Rhinosinusitis,” Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Sponsors: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and University of Utah University Research Committee Faculty Research Grant
- 2004 Principal Investigator, “Nanostenting Hydrogels for Sinus Surgery,” Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Sponsor: NIH (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)
Past Funding
- 2001-2002 Principal Investigator, “Comparative Analysis of Irrigating Systems in Chronic Rhinosinusitis,” Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Sponsors: Wolfe-Tory Medical, Sinus Pharmacy
Albert Park, M.D.
Current Funding
- Absorbable ventilation tubes (Seed Grant)
- Hydrogels for tympanic membrane perforations (STTR - Small Business Grant)
Past Funding
- ASPO - Medtronics Grant for Clinical Excellence in Research
Ongoing Research
- Subtotal adenotonsillectomy in pediatric patients
- Invasive fungal sinusitis
- Pediatric hearing assessment survey
- Phase contrast microtoscopy for ciliary dysmotility syndrome
Clough Shelton, M.D.
Current Funding
- 2001-2004, National Institutes of Health (NIH), N01-DC-1-2108 Contract. PI: Normann R, Co-Investigator: Shelton C, “The Feasibility of an Intraneural Auditory Prosthesis Stimulating Electrode Array.” $1,068,278 (Effort 10%)
Past Funding
- 1995 - Grant from House Ear Institute Alumni Fellowship Research Fund, Dew LA, Shelton C, Worthington DW: Comparison of Vestibular Suppressant Medication and Physical Rehabilitation Therapy in the Recovery from Acute Vestibular Neuritis. $1,200 (University of Utah IRB #5589-95)
Marshall Smith, M.D.
Past Funding
- 1998-2003 Principal Investigator, Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders/NIH, Phonation and Phonatory Control in Vocal Tremor, Total Direct Costs-$455,000
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