American Head & Neck Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.

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April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month!

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month! Please help spread awareness about these cancers and share/repost some “Facts to Know” about a common Head and Neck Cancer – HPV-related Oropharyngeal Cancer #HPV If you have a loved one or friend who has suffered from head and neck cancer, this is a reminder to reach out to offer support. ~ AHNS Patient & Public Education Service

#AHNS #headandneckcancer #headandneckcancerawareness

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AHNS 2025 Annual Meeting at COSM- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium Pre-Course

 Non-CME Course – Lunch Included

May 13, 2025

The symposium will be an introductory, all-day course designed for surgeons and academic physicians. It offers insights into entrepreneurship, covering key aspects such as intellectual property protection, capital raising, balancing clinical responsibilities, navigating technology transfer offices, patenting, commercialization, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and conflict of interest management.

Course Directors: Jose P. Zevallos, MD, MPH FACS and Baran Sumer, MD FACS

Agenda:

0800-0805 Welcome and Introduction– Jose P. Zevallos, MD, MPH

0805-0825 The Creative Process for Surgeons- Carl Snyderman MD

0830-0900 Now That I Have a Good Idea, How Do I Develop It? Therapeutics and Medical Devices -Peter Santa Maria MD PhD and Mohit Singhala PhD

0900-0945 PANEL:  Protecting Your Idea, Disclosure and Intellectual Property Process: Alex Langerman MD (moderator), Brad Phelan (UT Southwestern), Scott Weston (Cooley)

0945-1000 AM BREAK

1000-1025 Creating Your Pitch Deck Peter Santa Maria, MD PhD

1030-1055 How to Raise Capital, from Seed to Series A and Beyond “Storytelling in Science”  Baran Sumer MD

1100-1200 PANEL: Leveraging University Resources Panel – Jose P. Zevallos MD MPH (moderator), Brad Phelan, Mohit Singhala PhD, Baran Sumer MD

1200-1245 LUNCH

1200-1255 Keynote Lecture in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Stacey Ishman, MD
Title: “My Journey from Academia to Starting Two of My Own Companies: It’s a Wide World Out There”

1300-1345 PANEL: Venture Capital Panel: Working with Surgeon Founders
Baran Sumer, MD (moderator), Tony Natale, MD, Nader Elrashidy (Cooley)

BREAK 1345-1400

1400-1500 Case studies from start-up founders:

Droplet Biosciences (Zevallos), OncoNano (Sumer), Respair (Snyderman), Alex Chanin (VisionSense)

1500-1600 PANEL: Entrepreneurship While Keeping Your Day Job
Alex Langerman, MD (moderator) Peter Santa Maria MD PhD, Chris Holsinger, MD, Stacey Ishman, MD

1600 Closing Remarks – Jose P. Zevallos, MD, MPH

REGISTER NOW!

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March 20th is World Oral Health Day

Radiation treatment for #HeadNeckCancer can impact your gums & teeth. See your #dentist and maintain good oral care before, during, & after treatment to reduce risks. Your #OralHealth matters every step of the way!  #AHNS #DentalHealth #CancerCare #WorldOralHealthDay

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AHNS Message From The President

  Dear AHNS Members,

As 2024 comes to a close, I am excited to share updates on our society’s progress over the last seven months and highlight upcoming opportunities to engage with AHNS initiatives.

Presidential Task Forces: Driving Innovation and Improvement

Our newly established presidential task forces have been hard at work advancing key priorities for the society:

  • Artificial Intelligence Task Force: Exploring the integration of AI technologies into head and neck care to enhance diagnostics and outcomes. Watch for offerings about ways to utilize AI in head and neck and a discussion of Ethics in AI.
  • Oral Surgery Task Force: Examining future pathways for involvement by oral surgeons in the AHNS.
  • Revenue Task Force: Identifying new revenue streams and ensuring the financial sustainability of our society.
  • Quality and Value of Fellowships Task Force: Assessing and enhancing the quality, value, and structure of fellowship programs.
  • Behavioral Health Task Force: Promoting mental health awareness and support for practitioners and patients alike.

These task forces reflect our commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation and addressing the evolving needs of our field.

Advanced Training Council Applications Now Open

The Advanced Training Council application process is now open for fellows and institutions. Visit the link below to learn more and apply: Apply Here

Save the Date: COSM 2025 in New Orleans

Complementing the work of our task forces, the 2025 AHNS Annual Meeting will focus on the theme:

“Mind, Machine, and Medicine: Mobilizing Behavioral Health, AI, and Education to Advance Head and Neck Care.”

  • Dates: May 14-15, 2025 with premeeting courses on May 13, 2025.
  • Location: COSM, New Orleans
  • Program Chairs: Drs. Susan McCammon, Aru Panwar, and Andrew Shuman

This meeting will highlight the collaboration of our sections and the incredible engagement of our membership, reflected by over 900 submitted abstracts! This record number for a COSM meeting has prompted us to purchase an additional 200 slots for posters to accommodate this burst of activity. Registration opens in January. Be sure to mark your calendars for this exceptional meeting.

Virtual Education: A Robust Resource

Our virtual education offerings continue to provide accessible, high-quality learning opportunities for members. Explore the latest resources here: Explore Virtual Education

Happy Holidays

As we celebrate this season, I want to thank you for your dedication to advancing head and neck care. Your efforts and engagement make AHNS the thriving organization and community it is today. A gift of membership in the AHNS is a wonderful way to welcome new members into our society. Please consider encouraging your colleagues to join by directing them to https://www.ahns.info/member-central/

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Warm regards,

Bill Lydiatt, MD

President, American Head and Neck Society