Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery

Research

A pediatric geneticist uses zebrafish to study hearing and genetics

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 trials

Mayo 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 fellowship

The 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.