CORE Grants Program Donors Appreciation

AAO-HNSF Major Donors to the CORE Grants Program

AAO-HNSF/The Alcon Foundation Resident Research Grant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          First awarded in 2009, the AAO-HNSF/Alcon Foundation Resident Research Grant was established by The Alcon Foundation to promote the discovery and development of innovative treatments in pediatric otolaryngology. Five grants will be awarded from 2009 through 2013.  We thank the Alcon Foundation for its generosity and for its dedication to our specialty’s advancement.

AAO-HNSF Rande H. Lazar, MD Health Services Research Grant
Established in 2002, the AAO-HNSF Rande H. Lazar, MD Health Services Research Grant was endowed by Rande H. Lazar, MD to inspire investigation of health services and socioeconomic issues by young physicians. The grant represents the first time an individual in the AAO-HNS has provided this level of funding in support of a sustained effort to gather socioeconomic data for otolaryngology and promotes increased participation by otolaryngologists in the rapidly expanding area of health services research. The first $10,000 CORE grant was awarded this year. We look forward to the continuation of new research in this area for many years to come thanks to Dr. Lazar’s stellar display of philanthropy. Learn more about Rande H. Lazar, MD

ANS/AAO-HNSF Herbert Silverstein Otology and Neurotology Research Award
Established in 1999, the ANS/AAO-HNSF Herbert Silverstein Otology and Neurotology Research Award was endowed by Herbert Silverstein, MD and received additional support from the American Neurotology Society (ANS). Seven grants have been awarded totaling $175,000 in support of clinical or translational research projects focused on diseases, disorders, or conditions of the peripheral or central auditory and/or vestibular system by new full-time academic surgeons. Dr. Silverstein’s significant gift ensures that the CORE grant program will continue to foster advances in this important area of patient care. Learn more about Herbert Silverstein, MD

AAO-HNSF Percy Memorial Research Award
Established in 1990, the AAO-HNSF Percy Memorial Research Award was endowed by Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS in memory of A. Edward Percy, Jr., MD. Since its inception, 27 grants have been awarded in memory of A. Edward Percy, Jr., MD totaling $574,000. This generous grant provides vital funding for research projects in any area within the scope of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Dr. Bernstein is applauded for this act of generosity that will continue to facilitate new research in otolaryngology while also providing a great source of honor to his colleague, Dr. Percy.

Resident Research Grant sponsored by XORAN Technologies, Inc.
First awarded in 2007, the Resident Research Grant sponsored by XORAN Technologies, Inc. was created to stimulate original resident research in otolaryngology projects that are well conceived and scientifically valid, with potential to clarify the role of head and neck computed tomography in diagnosis or treatment. Since its inception, three projects have been sponsored totaling $30,000. We thank XORAN Technologies, Inc. for its continued support.

If you are interested in establishing a named fund in support of advancing research in otolaryngology, please contact Tracy McKay, Director of Development, at 1-703-535-3714 or development@entnet.org.