Khalil Issa, MD and PGY3 otolaryngology resident presented his study 'Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes: A National Cancer Database Analysis” and won the Best Research Paper award at the Heinz Stammberger Resident Research Competition. bit.ly/3UNX8ZR

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Individuals from diverse AAPI backgrounds play essential roles in our labs, clinics, classrooms and in the community. #AAPIHeritageMonth

When a suspicious lump in her neck wouldn’t go away, 52-year-old Kim Barnard learned she had cancer. Our team of head and neck oncologists worked quickly to confirm her diagnosis and begin treatment. Click to read more Duke Health Duke Cancer bit.ly/3wpV3cW

Finding herself the only Black woman surgeon in certain spaces, Tammara Watts MD, PhD, has recognized the importance of making workplaces more inclusive. Two years ago she began working in equity, diversity, and inclusion in an official capacity. bit.ly/3WlbmlQ #EDI

Dr. Eliades & team studied marmosets to understand how our brain controls our voice. They found two types of messages: one quiets the brain during speech, & the other makes it more alert to hear if we’re speaking correctly. Read more in recent publication: go.nature.com/4aL2lqI

We participated in the 10th annual Women’s Health Awareness Day at Hillside High School, organized by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and provided resources and screenings to women in Durham, NC. NIEHS bit.ly/3U9xm0B

Duke offers the opportunity for patients to participate in clinical trials, and a survivorship program that emphasizes return to a high quality of life, according to Walter T. Lee, MD, MHS, co-director of the Duke Cancer Institute’s Head and Neck Program. bit.ly/3vP1Woa

Duke’s CNAP is set to welcome its first speech-language pathologist as a doctoral student. Shanika Phillips Fullwood, a clinically certified SLP with over a decade of experience, will begin her studies in the fall of 2024. Jamila Minga Duke Institute for Brain Sciences bit.ly/3TVQM9b

In December 2022, Duke HNS&CS sought out a collaboration with North Raleigh International Baptist Church (NRIBC) and Patrick Warutere to host a head and neck cancer screening event. Read more on how we are building relationships to improve community care. bit.ly/4c5vXQW

Jamila Minga, Ph.D., collaborated with the UNC Hospitals Speech and Hearing faculty to offer adult and pediatric cognitive, hearing, and speech screenings at the Black Family Wellness Expo hosted by The Links, Incorporated Jamila Minga bit.ly/3vQt2uY

#WorldVoiceDay is celebrated worldwide today. We are taking a moment to recognize the phenomenal power of voice. It is a critical aspect of effective & healthy communication, & it plays an enormous role in our daily lives Duke Health Duke Voice Care Center bit.ly/4aWFkkw

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Tammara Watts for receiving R01 grant for project: 'Disparate Survival, Disparate Workforce: An Integrated Approach to Improving Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes and Diversity in the Oncology Workforce'. Duke Cancer bit.ly/4cRUlpu

There is still time ⏰ to register for our “Promoting Healthier Connections with the World” global conference, registration is open through 5/1. Click ⬇️ for more information and join us! #oto bit.ly/3OU98oy

See you Saturday at the no-cost Women’s Health Awareness Day at Hillside High School, brought to you by NIEHS. Join us for educational sessions, health checks, & valuable resources. Click the link for more info #WomensHealthAwareness ▶️ bit.ly/4bAC4w6

Grateful to those who made the “EDI Across Surgery-What’s Next?” event Durham Arts Council possible: our speakers Deborah Stroman Anthony Eze, Anne Akwari & Howard Francis, our funding John Migaly Gayle DiLalla, & attendees Duke University School of Medicine Duke General Surgery Residency Duke Surgery Duke Otolaryngology - HNS&CS Duke Neurosurgery

April is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to ask for an oral cancer screening during their next dental exam. Early detection is key. If you need further care, ask for referral to our specialized providers, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Walter Lee, MD, developed a low-cost nasopharyngoscope, created in conjunction with Duke Engineering students & in partnership with Vivo Surgical based in Singapore, to get the right tool in the hands of more doctors & help them diagnose problems earlier. bit.ly/3T6Ji2s

HNS&CS team attends the Queer and Trans Health Fair at NC State University. This event was organized by NC State’s LGBTQ Pride Center, which serves students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. NC State University Duke Voice Care Center bit.ly/3PLS8C1

'How Tiny Monkeys Can Help Us Understand How We Process the Sound of Our Own Voices.' Dr. Steven Eliades’s marmoset studies could one day help to improve therapies for certain speech and voice problems. bit.ly/3Inmyq4

Register today!