Jesus Medina, MD, delivers his presidential address to the Triological Society April 11 at the organization’s annual meeting, held in conjunction with the Combined Otolaryngology Sections Meetings.

COSM13: Triological Society Awards Excellence in Candidate Theses
Three researchers were recognized for studies in the cost value of bilateral cochlear implants, the usefulness of multidisciplinary tumor conferences in treating head and neck cancer, and a test for infections in cases of chronic rhinosinusitis. The awards were given at the Triological Society’s 116th annual meeting held during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings

COSM13: Complex Cases, High Stakes Pose Challenge for Plastic Surgeons
Physicians shared tips to avoid pitfalls of facial plastic surgery and reconstruction at the Triological Society’s 116th annual meeting held during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings
COSM13: TRIO President Urges Members to Help Shape the Future of the Organization
Triological Society members should seek out ways to keep the society relevant, both today and in the future, said Jesus E. Medina, MD, during his presidential address here on April 12 at the Triological Society’s 116th Annual Meeting. The meeting was held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings.

SM13: Triological Society Honors Gerald Healy with Patrick E. Brookhouser Award
Gerald Healy, MD, FACS, a renowned otolargyngologist and former president of the Triological Society, became the first recipient of the Brookhouser Award for Excellence at the organization’s Combined Sections Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. last January

Jesus Medina Assumes Presidency of the Triological Society
Plans to focus on expanding educational resources for members

Return on Investment: 2010 grant winners discuss their research spending

Words of Wisdom: Guest of Honor shares thoughts, lessons
Harold Pillsbury, MD, chair of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, is known as one of the more colorful figures in his field, with a bright smile—usually accompanied by a bow tie—and a forthright demeanor.

Trio President Highlights Importance of Scientific Research: Offers inspiration of scientific research
Triological Society President Gerald Berke, MD, turned to the words of science greats in his President’s Address, delivering an inspirational talk on scientific research at the society’s Annual Meeting, held here on April 29 as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings.

Neurotrophic Factors Aid Laryngeal Reinnervation: Rat study highlights potential new technique for nerve injury
Neurotrophic factors can be introduced using stem cells and, along with the plant alkaloid vincristine, can be used to selectively reinnervate the larynx in rat models, a researcher from Indiana University said here on April 29 at the Annual Meeting of the Triological Society, held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings.