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Published on December 13, 2021 by AHNS Webmaster

2022 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium

We’re heading to the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix from February 24-26 for the 2022 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium and we’d like you to join us. This meeting brings together all treatment specialties for a comprehensive look at the latest science and treatments for head and neck cancers. You won’t want to miss the most up-to-date information on multidisciplinary therapies, the latest clinical research, new treatment strategies, supportive care, scientific breakthroughs and toxicity mitigation. As an added bonus, you’ll be in person learning and sharing with your colleagues.

Program Highlights:
Plenary and Oral Abstract Sessions with the highest rated and most relevant abstracts.
Sessions focused on Patient-centric Head and Neck Care, Escalation Strategies and Novel Approaches in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer, Commemorative Plenary Session, Development of Survivorship Programs, De-escalation for HPV, Recurrent Metastatic Disease and more.
Timely keynote sessions including Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer and Towards Personalization of HPV Related Oropharyngeal Carcinoma.
Hot Topics: Early Oral Cavity and Options in Advanced Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma Adjuvant, Neo-adjuvant Including Recurrent Metastatic.
Research Feature and Networking Reception.
Plus, a Case Study and Debate: Curative Intent in the Elderly and Frail, all-digital posters, short oral presentations for selected posters, Trainee and Early-career Networking Luncheons, Exhibit Hall and many networking opportunities.

And if all that’s not enough to motivate you to act, maybe this will. Did you know that the average high temperature in Phoenix in February is a sunny, 72 degrees? Also, the AAA rated 4-Diamond property housing this event doesn’t disappoint with its extraordinary amenities and award-winning service. Make your plans now to join us.

View the schedule of events. The early-bird deadline is approaching, so be sure to register by December 15 to take advantage of the lowest registration rates. We look forward to seeing you in February in warm and beautiful Arizona for this multidisciplinary and practical symposium!

NOTE: Safety measures are in place to help ensure a safe meeting for all. Attendees and exhibit booth personnel will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and masks will be mandatory to attend all sessions and in the Exhibit Hall.

Register Here

Published on December 6, 2021 by AHNS Webmaster

2022 Myers’ Family Diversity Summer Travel Fellowship is Open

Diversity Summer Travel Fellowship in Otolaryngology for under-represented minority medical students

This program is sponsored by the American Head and Neck Society Research and Education Foundation, thanks to the very generous contributions of Dr. Eugene Myers and Dr. Jeffrey Myers, as well as other AHNS donors. It is intended to expose an under-represented minority medical student to the field of Head and Neck surgery specifically and Otolaryngology in general.

Please click the link here to watch the RFA video to disseminate to your URM M1 and M2 candidates of the AHNS Myers’ Family Summer Travel Fellowship in Otolaryngology.

Ideally the candidate is between year 1 and 2 of medical school. Some applicants between year 2 and 3 may have the ability to participate as a fellow award winner but this depends upon their medical school year academic calendar.

Our Myers’ Family Summer Travel Fellowship in Otolaryngology FAQ page can be found by clicking here.

We are requesting applicants to submit:

A personal statement, not more than 500 words (one page, single-spaced) detailing why you want this fellowship experience. Please include in the personal statement your underrepresented minority status
A copy of your CV to be included with the personal statement
A letter of recommendation
Students must be in good standing at an accredited US medical school

The deadline for submission is January 21st, 2022 5:00PM EST.

APPLY USING THIS LINK NOW!

Published on December 1, 2021 by AHNS Webmaster

Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

The American Head and Neck Society and the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service are soliciting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.

Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chair in the United States. In 1906, she was appointed Chair of Ear, Nose and Throat at Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. As a respected otolaryngologist and an ambassador of the specialty, Dr. Butler provided a blueprint for generations of future female otolaryngologists. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting gender diversity in the field of Head and Neck Surgery and its related endeavors. A secondary goal is to encourage the training and mentorship of future women leaders in our specialty.

Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:

1. Has demonstrated leadership and a consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery, and its related fields.

2. Has consistently supported and promoted women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, as well as mentoring individuals through merit-based career advancements and promotions.

3. Has measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related fields, i.e. career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.

4. Present or past member of the AHNS is preferred but not required.

Submission requires a nomination letter with a second supporting letter from an AHNS member and the nominee’s CV/Resume, to be uploaded with the application.

Nominations will be accepted until December 10, 2021 at 5:00PM EST. Only one application will be accepted per nominee.

Submit A Nominee

The Winner will be honored at the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Reception at the AHNS Annual Meeting at COSM, April 27-28, 2022, and receive $1,500 towards conference registration and travel.

Previous Award Winners
2019 – Marion Couch, MD, PhD, MBA
2020 – Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS
2021 – Lisa Orloff, MD, FACS

Thank you for your submissions!

Amy Anne Lassig, MD, MS and Karen Y. Choi, MD

Co-Chairs, Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

Published on November 24, 2021 by AHNS Webmaster

AHNS Grants Letter of Intent Deadline: December 17, 2021 11:59ET

Dear AHNS members,

The American Head and Neck Society will sponsor eight research grants for 2022 which are available through American Academy of Otolaryngology CORE. We are also excited to announce that 3 new AHNS Presidential Award funding mechanisms that are now available focused on:

Understanding Long-Term and Late Toxicities of Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer
Understanding Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer
AHNS Presidential Award: Head and Neck Cancer in Underserved Populations

The Letters of Intent (LOI) for the Grants are due by 11:59 EST on Friday, December 17, 2021.

AHNS.AAO-HNSF Young Investigator Combined Award – Open to fellows and assistant professors. Must be AHNS member (may be candidate member). To support research in neoplastic disease of the head and neck. Up to two years, $20,000 per year. One award available per year.
AHNS/AAO-HNSF Translational Innovator Award – Applicants must have completed residency or fellowship training in seven years or less prior to submitting application. Candidates need to have demonstrated the capacity or potential for a highly productive independent research career with an emphasis in head and neck surgical oncology. Two years, non-renewable, $80,000 maximum ($40,000 per year), one available annually.
AHNS Pilot Grant – Open to Medical Students, residents or M.D, faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below residing in the U.S. or Canada to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. One year, $10,000.00. One award available this year.
AHNS Ballantyne Resident Research Pilot Grant – for best grant application by a resident, this award utilizes the same forms and guidelines as the pilot grant (above). One year, non-renewable, $10,000 maximum total costs. One award available per year. The top ranked pilot award will be honored as the Ballantyne Award.
AHNS Endocrine Surgery Section Stryker Research Grant – Open to medical students focusing in otolaryngology, otolaryngology residents, PhDs or faculty members in otolaryngology departments. Research topics must relate to endocrine surgery or disease. Preference will be given to early-stage investigators (10 years or less from a terminal degree or fellowship training) or more experienced researchers pursuing a new line of inquiry for which pilot data are needed. One year, $10,000.00. One award available this year.
AHNS Presidential Award: Understanding Long-Term and Late Toxicities of Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer – Candidates for this award should reside in the U.S. or Canada, be medical students, residents, PhDs or faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below and be an AHNS member in good standing. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency and from AHNS must choose only one of the awards. Applications submitted by ineligible PIs will NOT be reviewed by the CORE Study Section. One year, $10,000. One award available.
AHNS Presidential Award: Understanding Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer – Candidates for this award should reside in the U.S. or Canada, be medical students, residents, PhDs or faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below and be an AHNS member in good standing. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency and from AHNS must choose only one of the awards. Applications submitted by ineligible PIs will NOT be reviewed by the CORE Study Section. One year, $10,000. One award available.
AHNS Presidential Award: Head and Neck Cancer in Underserved Populations- Candidates for this award should reside in the U.S. or Canada, be medical students, residents, PhDs or faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below and be an AHNS member in good standing. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency and from AHNS must choose only one of the awards. Applications submitted by ineligible PIs will NOT be reviewed by the CORE Study Section.

You may find general information about the AHNS grants by visiting the website: https://www.ahns.info/research/grants/

Applicants interested in applying for the AHNS grants must submit their applications through the Academy CORE (combined otolaryngologic research evaluation) process. Letters of intent and applications are paperless and submitted through proposal Central. https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=13

Reminder: You must complete the Letter of Intent before submitting the full grant. You will not be penalized if you submit an LOI and decide not to complete a full grant.

Published on November 19, 2021 by AHNS Webmaster