Research Print Physician-scientist in zebrafish lab A pediatric geneticist studies zebrafish in hopes of finding a cure for Usher syndrome, a form of human deafness. Mayo Clinic otolaryngologists conduct research to improve treatment and outcomes for people with conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Research programs include: Audiology Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Genetics Head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgery Head and neck regenerative medicine Immunology Laryngology Neurosurgery and skull base surgery Otology, neurotology and skull base surgery Paranasal sinuses, nasal disease and wound healing Pediatric otolaryngology Rhinology and skull base surgery Sleep apnea surgery Read more about Mayo's otolaryngology research efforts. Clinical trialsMayo Clinic researchers are involved in studies to evaluate potential treatments (clinical trials) for many conditions. You may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Learn more about current ear, nose, throat, head and neck clinical trials at Mayo Clinic. Research fellowshipThe Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery in Florida offers a research fellowship program that provides an opportunity for fellows to work within our research program to advance patient care. PublicationsSee a list of publications about otolaryngology topics by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • Arizona Kita, Hirohito M.D. Arizona Request an appointment Clinical trialsPatient stories July 09, 2024 Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck SurgerySectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsDoctors by location and specialtySpecialty groupsClinical trialsResearchPatient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsDoctors by location and specialtySpecialty groupsClinical trialsResearchPatient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals ORG-20424058 Medical Departments & Centers Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery