Don’t miss these highlighted, daily presentations in our EVP/CEO Spotlight Series:
All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
Development, Safety, and Efficacy of PRGN-2012: A Therapeutic Vaccine for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Saturday, September 28, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: MBCC, 223
This presentation will highlight the pre-clinical development and phase 1/2 clinical study results of PRGN-2012, a gorilla adenovirus therapeutic vaccine immunotherapy designed to enhance HPV-specific immune responses in adult patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
Lead Presenter: Clint T. Allen, MD, NIH
Learn more about this session here.
Hearing Aid Industry Leaders Panel: Maximizing Best Hearing Healthcare
Saturday, September 28, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: MBCC, 223
Hear from a panel of Hearing Industry Presidents and Executives on the status of hearing aid technology, business practices, and the future. A hearing aid ancillary and our patients’ hearing healthcare are paramount for an optimized ENT practice. Oticon, Sonova (Phonak), WSA (Signia), GNResound, and Starkey will have their leaders share current thoughts and status regarding hearing aid technology and the business of healthcare. Having these leaders at this AAO-HNS international meeting is an exceptional opportunity for otolaryngologists to embrace and influence the hearing aid industry’s leadership.
Topics will include OTC hearing aids, “pods”, TPA/TPPs, Artificial Intelligence, staffing, cost, and future. An important consideration to be explored is the future of the hearing aid industry’s relationship with otolaryngologists in developing and optimizing hearing health for the over 45 million Americans in need of our care.
Moderators:
James C. Denneny III, MD, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Jeffrey S. Weingarten, MD, Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants, PC
Panelists:
Mikkel Knudsen, ReSound
Gary B. Rosenblum, MBA, Oticon
Sarah Burdak, Starkey
Michael R. O’Neil, Signia US
Jason Mayer, Sonova
Learn more about this session here.
Surgeons with Physical Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusion
Sunday, September 29, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: MBCC, 219-221
This panel will shed light on the often-overlooked narrative of surgeons navigating the medical field with physical impairments, their resilience, and the transformative potential of inclusivity in the surgical community.
Moderator: Eugene L. Alford, MD, Houston Methodist Hospital
Panelists:
Jennifer A. Villwock, MD, University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology
John L. Dornhoffer, MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chad Ruffin, MD, Chad Ruffin MD, PLLC
John M. Schweinfurth, MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jeffrey D. Carron, MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Learn more about this session here.
OCC, From Concept to Reality: The Future Is Now
Sunday, September 29, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: MBCC, 244-245
The new Otolaryngology Core Curriculum provides otolaryngology residents across the United States the opportunity to learn from a unified curriculum consisting of 100 module topics to support a complete two-year course of study. AAO-HNSF, in partnership with the academic otolaryngology community, has created each module to include a weekly course of study, case-based learning, and a set of topic-specific assessment questions.
Moderators:
James C. Denneny III, MD, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Meredith N. Lind, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology and The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Panelists:
Gene G. Brown, III, MD, Charleston ENT & Allergy
Cindy M. Moore, MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Arielle G. Thal, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Tirza N. Lofgreen, CHCP, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Learn more about this session here.
Physician-Scientist Training in Otolaryngology: A Crucial Path to Advancement
Monday, September 30, 2024, 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location: MBCC, Ocean Drive B
Significant progress in treating otolaryngology patients stems from technological and biological innovations originating in engineering, basic science, and clinical research. Examples include cochlear implants, gene therapy for congenital sensorineural hearing loss, and immunotherapy.
Panelists:
Ronna Hertzano, MD, PhD, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCH) and NIH
Joshua M. Levy, MD, MPH, MS, NIDCH and NIH
Debara L. Tucci, MD, MS, MBA, NIDCH and NIH
Learn more about this session here.
ENT Benchmarking: Key Findings and Results to Integrate into Your Practice
Monday, September 30, 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: MBCC, Ocean Drive B
Join us to review the ASCENT Benchmarking Survey results and underscore the critical importance of benchmarking for ENT practices. Glean valuable insights into the financial and operational performance of peer practices throughout the country.
Panelists:
Mark Benninghoff, MBA, CMPE, COPM, Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Healthcare Resources Group
David E. Melon, MD, Carolina ENT/HNSC P.A.
Kevin J. Watson, MHA, Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose, and Throat
