Clinical Research

Otology research focuses on investigations into the external, middle and inner ear, particularly with regards to hearing and balance, together with their diseases, diagnoses and treatments. Audiology research seeks to understand the structure and function of the hearing organ and hearing pathways in the brain. It also looks at the causes and impact of deafness and hearing problems on physical, mental and cognitive health. Treatments consist of medications or surgery, including hearing device implantation.

Vestibular medicine focuses on research in balance disorders, which can include dizziness due to acute vestibular dysfunction and Meniere’s disease.

Audiovestibular medicine concerns the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with hearing and balance disorders.

Find out more about individual research interests and contact details:

• Professor Anne Schilder
• Professor Shakeel Saeed
• Dr Doris Bamiou
• Dr Charlotte Agrup 
• Mr Jeremy Lavy
• Miss Natalie Bohm
• Mr Deepak Chandrasekharan
• Mr Rishi Mandavia

Rhinology research investigates the mechanisms underlying nasal and sinus conditions, as well as the best methods of diagnosis and treatment for these conditions. Rhinology research areas include acute and chronic sinus disease, infection, nasal blockage/bleeding and tumours of the nose or skull base. Research is also conducted into allergies, with a specific focus on developing and testing novel treatments including immunotherapy.

Find out more about individual research interests and contact details:

• Professor Valerie Lund
• Mr Peter Andrews
• Mr Alam Hannan
• Mr Simon Gane

This includes the study and treatment of benign and malignant head and neck diseases. Head and Neck research aims to investigate the mechanisms underlying cancers and benign lesions within the head and neck, in addition to the best methods of diagnosis and treatment. This research requires multidisciplinary investigations, involving laboratory sciences, medical oncology, radiotherapy and ENT surgery, as well as partnership with maxillo-facial, plastic, ophthalmic and neuro-surgeons. 

Laryngology specifically focuses on the larynx, or voicebox - the organ in the neck responsible for voice production. Research in this area includes infections, reflux disease, benign tumours, and functional problems with voice and swallowing. Treatments can involve speech therapy, medication or surgery.

 Find out more about individual research interests and contact details:

• Professor Martin Birchall
• Professor John Rubin
• Mr Michael Moran 

This is a subspecialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disturbance and disorders. Research focuses on understanding the causes for sleep disturbance, developing investigations to assist in making diagnoses and testing the effectiveness of medical and surgical treatment options.   

Sleep Medicine Mentors:

• Professor Bhik Kotecha