We’re hiring! Join our team as a Fellowship Coordinator at UCSF OHNS. Qualified candidates should have at least three years of related experience, and knowledge of administrative operations, analysis, policies, and regulations. Apply here: careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobD...

Our residents recently presented original research at the 42nd Annual Bay Area Residents’ Research Symposium hosted by Kaiser Permanente Oakland. Congratulations to Nikhil Arora, MD, and Taylor Erickson, MD, who each received awards for their outstanding work in otolaryngology research.

The Spring 2026 HeadsUp! newsletter is now available. Explore the latest highlights, achievements, and department updates from University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. ➡️ conta.cc/4dClJsG 🗞️🩺

Big news! The UC Regents have approved the @UCSF Bakar Ear and Hearing Institute, a new five-story Mission Bay facility led by Dr. Charles Limb. Bringing together experts across hearing and brain health, the institute is set to break ground in 2026 and open in 2029. Congrats! 🎊

Join us for Grand Rounds with Dr. Philip A. Weissbrod (UC San Diego) presenting “Concept to Company: Pathways for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Academic Medicine.” For more information: ohns.ucsf.edu/events/grand...

Congratulations to Dr. Kristina W. Rosbe on receiving the 2026 Presidential Citation from the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ASPO-HNS). This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the field of pediatric otolaryngology.

Join us May 20 for Grand Rounds with Norman Friedman, MD, of Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, presenting “Pediatric Sleep Disorders for the Otolaryngologist.” We hope to see you there: ohns.ucsf.edu/events/grand...

We’re hiring! 📣 Join the Ha Lab at UCSF as a Junior Specialist supporting translational head & neck cancer research. 🔬 Molecular/cellular biology experience preferred 🐭 Animal study experience beneficial Apply: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF06085 #UCSF #Hiring #CancerResearch

📣 We’re hiring! UCSF, OHNS is seeking a Contracts & Grants Research Administration Manager to join our team. Pre- and post-award research administration experience is beneficial. Apply today: careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobD...

On July 6, Dr. Jennifer Grandis joins Katie Hafner at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California to discuss Harsh Medicine and the barriers women continue to face in science and health care. Available in person + livestream. Register: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Happy #NationalPetMonth from our furry friends at University of California, San Francisco OHNS! 🐾 🖤

The Muriel Steele Society Honor Roll recognizes surgeons advancing women and gender minorities in surgery. Congratulations to all ten on this well-deserved honor! Learn more: murielsteelesociety.ucsf.edu

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Fellowship Coordinator at @UCSF OHNS. Qualified candidates should have at least three years of related experience, and knowledge of administrative operations, analysis, policies, and regulations. Apply here: careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobD...

Congratulations to Daniella Silva on her promotion to Education Manager for UCSF OHNS! We’re excited to see her continue supporting and strengthening our residency and fellowship programs. 👏 Read more: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/announc...

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible nurses who make a difference every day through their compassion, expertise, and dedication to patient care. Happy Nurses Week from UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 💙

Four @UCSF OHNS residents will present original research this Friday at the 42nd Annual Bay Area Residents' Research Symposium (BARRS) at Kaiser Permanente Oakland. Congratulations to all four for representing UCSF OHNS at this year’s symposium! 👏

Exciting news for hearing health at UCSF. The UC Regents have approved the new UCSF Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute, advancing research and patient care for hearing and balance disorders. Read more: tiny.ucsf.edu/qAu33m

How does a blind musician’s brain adapt for creativity? A new NeuroImage: Reports study uses fMRI to explore pianist Matthew Whitaker’s brain across listening, touch, and improvisation—revealing cross-modal plasticity. Read more: tinyurl.com/2r9mcbm6

Therapeutic decision-making in voice, swallowing & upper airway care—both a science and a skill. Join the UCSF OHNS SLP team on May 9 for a full-day, interactive program. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-swal...

Save the date: UCSF Audiology Update XVI is coming October 9-10, 2026. A 2-day, evidence-based program on the latest in hearing & balance care—diagnostics, amplification, tinnitus, vestibular, and rehab. 📍 Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf, SF 🔗 Register: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...

Outstanding invited presentations at #AOS159 Patrick C.M. Wong (Chinese university of Hong Kong) Catherine Birman @sydney.edu.au Debara Tucci (NIH) Konstantina Stankovic @stanfordohns.bsky.social Ronna Hertzano @umaryland.edu Medicine Charles Limb @ucsfohns.bsky.social #COSM2026

Dr. Karen Chan Barrett discusses the neuroscience of musical improvisation—how it quiets self-monitoring and activates creativity, with insights on music, aging, and dementia. Listen here: www.cometogether-podcast.com/science-seri...

💫#COSM2026 continues with a huge day for Dr. Dylan Chan and Dr. Aaron Tward with their induction as new fellows in the @aosearsurgery ! The UCSF @triologicalsociety presence continues this morning, along with strong attendance at the multiple society meetings today. ✨

💫 Major step forward in hearing research: New York Times coverage highlights FDA approval of Otarmeni, a gene therapy for children with otoferlin deafness, featuring insights from UCSF’s Dr. Dylan Chan. ✨

The @UCSF Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a dedicated Finance Director to join our team and support financial planning and control in #OHNS. 💼 Advance your career with us! 📷 Apply now: careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobD...

💫#COSM2026 day 2 is off to an early start with Dr. Caroline M. Schlocker’s induction as a new @triologicalsociety fellow. Also at Trio, Dr. Steve Pletcher moderates a Sleep Medicine panel. Congratulations to Dr. Schlocker and here’s to another great day at COSM!✨

💫#COSM2026 starts today with ABEA, AAFPRS , and ALA! UCSF is representing at all three societies. We cannot wait to hear the latest in research and exchange ideas with our colleagues in the service of better patient care!✨

14/18 Aaron D. Tward, MD, PhD — Associate Professor, @ucsfohns.bsky.social and Assoc. VP, Gene Therapy at @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social. Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows 🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n... 📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026 #AOSEarSurgery

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Behind every successful team is an extraordinary administrative professional— and in our case, several! Today, we extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our incredible admin team for all that you do. 💐

Interesting @cp-cell.bsky.social paper from @ucsfohns.bsky.social on inter-personal variability of immune states in healthy humans. TL;DR: Microbiome & metabolite variability is associated with differential interferon responses, which are stable over time: www.cell.com/cell/fu... 🧪

3/6 🎥Clip 2: Charles Limb, MD | @ucsfohns.bsky.social “The brain is ready for more than we often ask of it.” Full Video: 🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/02/26/a... Speakers: Nancy M. Young, MD Francis Collins, MD, PhD Huey Lewis Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD #AOSEarSurgery #CochlearImplants

5/18 Dylan K. Chan, MD, PhD is an Assoc. Professor at @ucsfohns.bsky.social and Director of the Children’s Communication Center. 🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n... 📍 Meet the 2026 AOS Fellows in person at the 159th Annual Meeting in Phoenix at COSM. #AOSEarSurgery #AOS159 #COSM2026

We're heading to #2026COSM this week with a strong presence across the five days and multiple societies. Follow us on X @UCSF_OHNS for daily conference coverage.https://cosm.md/program/

💫Our OHNS Department hosted the annual Medical Student Research Presentation Session, featuring seven medical students and research fellows presenting their recent work to the residents and faculty mentors. Thank you to all who participated and supported this event.✨

In honor of World Voice Day, UCSF & Stanford host the UCSF–Stanford Educational Celebration on April 18 🎤 Join us for a laryngology panel + research on vocal fold paralysis, transmasculine voice, vaping impacts & patient care. 8:30 AM start — see you there!

70,000+ people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer each year in the U.S. Early detection saves lives. Join us for a FREE screening 📅 Tues, April 14 | 9 AM–3 PM 📍 UCSF Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building Walk-ins welcome or sign up: tinyurl.com/ucsfhnc

Honored to be featured by the Hearing Health Foundation, Dr. Nicole Jiam shares her journey into cochlear implant research and her work towards improving how patients experience complex sounds. ⤵️ view.publitas.com/p222-4764/he... (pg.32)

Women in academic medicine still face inequities in funding, promotion, and leadership—why do they persist? Dr. Jennifer Grandis explores this in Harsh Medicine. Join her July 6 at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco with Katie Hafner. Learn more: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Dr. Nicole Jiam had the honor of presenting Grand Rounds at the University of North Carolina, where she spoke on emerging directions in cochlear implant rehabilitation. A central theme of her talk: the field needs to look beyond traditional speech perception metrics. 👏

This Doctors' Day, we celebrate you and the extraordinary impact you make every day. Your commitment to patient care, education, and research strengthens our department and enriches our entire institution. Happy Doctors' Day! 🩺💉🩻

SPRING SWALLOW: A free WEBINAR hosted by The Fall Voice. Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

UCSF OHNS’ sleep surgery program advances patient care through integrated clinical work, education, and research. Drs. Jolie Chang and Megan Durr lead these efforts, including a recent study showing significant disparities in access to sleep surgery. ⤵️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Why do some people respond well to cancer immunotherapy while others don't? A new study from UCSF Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery's Dr. Matt Spitzer and team offers fresh insight, published this week in Cell Press. Read the full study: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...

Last chance: complete the U.S. News Best Hospitals survey by end of March. UCSF led in 2025—Honor Roll, CMS 5-Star, Vizient top performer. Eligible physicians: check Doximity to nominate UCSF. More: Doximity.com

It’s #MatchDay2026, and we’re excited to welcome our newest UCSF OHNS residents: Isaac Alter – Columbia University May Gao – Duke University Sarah Hughes – University of Michigan Rachel Kutler – Columbia University Hannah Weinstein – Columbia University Welcome to the team! ⚕️

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Josh Wiedermann (Mayo Clinic Rochester) for Grand Rounds, presenting “What Does Global Surgery Mean To Me.” The session will explore the history of global surgery, new approaches, and building meaningful collaborations. Learn more: ohns.ucsf.edu/events/grand...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Music, Hearing Loss and the Brain,” hosted by American Otological Society. We’re grateful to our speakers—Francis Collins, Huey Lewis, and Charles Limb—for an engaging discussion at the intersection of music, hearing loss, and medicine. 🎵

The UCSF Women in Otolaryngology Innovator Webinar is live now!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8J4...

This past Saturday, we hosted our Endoscopic Sinus Course—a full-day program covering FESS fundamentals to advanced procedures like Draf 3, pituitary exposure, and orbital decompression, with case discussions over lunch. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Music powerfully stimulates the brain—but what happens with hearing loss? Join American Otological Society, Inc. for “Music, Hearing Loss & the Brain” featuring Dr. Francis Collins, Huey Lewis & Dr. Charles Limb. 🗓 Mar 18 | 6 PM PT 🎥 Live on YouTube 🔗 tinyurl.com/55t5y47m