The Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences Clinical Research Group is dedicated to conducting industry sponsored, cooperative group, multidisciplinary, and investigator-initiated research studies.

We have dedicated, experienced full-time clinical research coordinators to expedite start-up and regulatory activities. Our coordinators are provided educational programs to enhance their skills and maintain GCPs and regulatory knowledge. We provide facilities for outpatient Phase II-IV clinical trials.

Areas of Interest

Our investigators are interested in all areas of otolaryngology, including but not limited to:
Head and neck cancer
Sinus disorders
Pain management
Quality of life
Public health
Wound-healing
Keloid formation
Hearing loss
Infections
Recurrent respiratory papilloma
Reflux disease
Sleep apnea
Swallowing disorders
Trauma
Xerostomia
Tobacco cessation/prevention