111th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO

Main Category: Ear, Nose and Throat
Also Included In: Conferences;  Hearing / Deafness;  Cancer / Oncology
Article Date: 12 Sep 2007 - 13:00 PDT

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The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), one of the nation's oldest medical associations, will hold its 111th Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Washington, DC from September 16 - 19, 2007.

The 2007 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is the world's largest gathering of otolaryngologists and also a forum for renowned guests. The Neel Distinguished Research Lecture will be presented by Elias Zerhouni, MD, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The lecture will focus on the state of research and the perceptions and reality of research opportunities for otolaryngologists. Dr. Zerhouni oversees NIH's 27 institutes and centers with more than 18,000 employees and a yearly budget of nearly $29 billion. More than 83 percent of NIH's budget supports research in 50 states, the territories, and in more than 90 countries around the world.

The Women in Otolaryngology committee will also host a live teleconference with Jeffrey Sachs, PhD, director of the Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance, whose goals surround the elimination of extreme poverty, hunger, and disease in impoverished countries. Dr. Sachs is the only academic to have been repeatedly ranked among the world's most influential people by Time magazine.

With more than 165 scientific research sessions, 200 scientific posters, and 400 instruction course hours for attendees to be presented at the Washington DC Convention Center and surrounding hotels, the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will provide a rich resource for journalists looking to cover the latest in clinical, surgical, and medical research fields.

During the meeting, experts from around the world will address current events and explore new research regarding sinusitis, hearing loss, ear infections, voice disorders, vertigo and loss of balance, and sleep disorders. Additionally, there will be research findings regarding the efficacy of plastic surgery, as well as treatment for head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly manifestations of cancer. Among the many symposia and research papers to be presented at the meeting are:

- Cell Phones and Hearing Loss
- Cochlear Implants and Effects on Language Development in Children
- Correlations Between Thyroid Cancer and Race
- Voice Problems in Singers
- HPV and Head and Neck Cancer
- Effects of Smoking on Hearing Health
- Gender Differences in Laryngoplasty
- Survival Rates for Patients with Head and Neck Cancers

Journalists are invited to register in advance for the meeting through Friday, September 14, 2007. Onsite registration will begin on Saturday, September 15, at 12 pm in the Washington DC Convention Center. Registration is free for credentialed journalists. For more information and to register, visit here.

The AAO-HNS newsroom will be located in Registration East, Street Level of the Washington, DC Convention Center. Hours of operation: Saturday, September 15, 12 pm to 5 pm; Sunday - Tuesday, September 16 -18, 7:30 am to 5 pm; and Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 am to 2 pm. The newsroom serves as a work space for credentialed members of the media and credentialed public relations staff. The newsroom is managed and staffed by the AAO-HNS Communications Unit. Please see the AAO-HNS website for media credentialing requirements for the event.

About the AAO-HNS

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (http://www.entnet.org), one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents more than 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy serves its members by facilitating the advancement of the science and art of medicine related to otolaryngology and by representing the specialty in governmental and socioeconomic issues. The organization's mission: "Working for the Best Ear, Nose, and Throat Care."

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