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AHNS Virtual Education Series

Upcoming Webinars

Beyond Tobacco and Alcohol: Environmental and Modifiable Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm EST

Moderator: Dr. Patrick Tassone

Panelists: Dr. Barry Wenig, Dr. Brittany Barber, and Dr. Zainab Farzal

Objectives

  • Apply current evidence regarding diet and exercise as they relate to risk/prevention as well as treatment for head and neck cancer.
  • Assess the current state of evidence linking behavioral risk factors such as nicotine vaping to the risk of developing head and neck cancer.
  • Identify environmental or occupational risk factors associated with an increased risk of developing head and neck cancer.
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Past AHNS Webinars (click the links to access the recording)

2025

October 29, 2025 – AHNS and AAES Collaborative Webinar on Advanced Techniques in Thyroid Ablation

September 24, 2025 – Recon ‘Round the World: South American Perspectives in Head and Neck Reconstruction” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

September 10, 2025 – AHNS-NASBS-ARS “Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Partnership with European colleagues associated with EUSICA (European Sinonasal Cancer Network)”

August 27, 2025 – “Management of Low-Grade Salivary Gland Malignancy: Case-Based Panel Discussion” A Joint Webinar Presentation from the AHNS Salivary Section & the Multidisciplinary Salivary Gland Society

July 30, 2025 – “Ten Things I’ve Learned in Global Surgery” Presented by the AHNS Global Outreach Service

June 25, 2025 – “Genomics in Head and Neck Surgery” Presented by the AHNS Basic & Translational Science Service

June 9, 2025 – “AHNS and AACE Collaborative Webinar on Multidisciplinary Graves’ Disease Care”

May 28, 2025 – “Navigating Research in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Real World Data, and Deep Fakes: Ethical Considerations and Pitfalls” Presented by the Population Health & Clinical Research Service and Basic & Translational Science Service

April 30, 2025 – “Ethical Considerations in the Use of AI in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology” Presented by the AHNS AI Task Force with The Ethics & Professionalism and The Publications & Award Services

April 23, 2025 – “Nasopharyngeal Cancer: The Journey of Treatment Through Survivorship” Joint Presentation by the AHNS and the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance. The AHNS gratefully acknowledges generous support of the webinar from Coherus BioSciences.

April 9, 2025 – “Recon ‘Round the World KOREA: Specialized Techniques for Bony and Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Face” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

March 26, 2025 – “Artificial Intelligence 101: Practical Ways to Use AI Right Now” Presented by the AHNS Artificial Intelligence Task Force

March 12, 2025 – Recon ‘Round the World: Asia “Complex Carotid Artery Management: Surgical Insights on Blowouts, Bypasses, and Wounds” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

March 11, 2025 – ARS/AHNS/NASBS Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Virtual Tumor Board “Pediatric Tumors”

January 29, 2025 – Recon ‘Round the World: Africa – “Mandibular and Maxillary Reconstruction” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Section

January 22, 2025 – “From the Bench to the Bedside: Using Preclinical Models to Advance the Management of Head and Neck Cancer.” Presented by the AHNS Basic & Translational Science Service

2024

November 20, 2024 – AHNS TORS Webinar Series: “Can you, and Should you? Credentialing and Legal Considerations for Robotic Surgery.” Presented by the AHNS Mucosal Malignancy Section

November 7, 2024 – “The Legacy of Giovana Thomas: Equitable Care and Outcomes in Otolaryngology” Inaugural Speaker Gina D. Jefferson, MD. Presented by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, supported by AHNS and the Triological Society. – To Access the recording, enter Passcode: 9h3?H^zs

September 18, 2024 – “AHNS TORS Webinar Series: TORS: The Nitty-Gritty” Presented by the AHNS Mucosal Malignancy Section. The AHNS acknowledges generous support of this educational webinar series from Intuitive Surgical.

September 17, 2024 – “Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board“

September 11, 2024 – “The Endocrinologist’s Perspective on Management of Thyroid Cancer” Presented by the AHNS Endocrine Section

September 9, 2024 – “Update on Focused Practice Designation for Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid” Presented by AHNS and AAES (American Association of Endocrine Surgeons)

August 28, 2024 – “Multidisciplinary Management of Nasopharyngeal Cancer” The AHNS gratefully acknowledges generous support of this webinar from Coherus BioSciences.

August 14, 2024 – “Big Data in Academic Medical Research: Uses and Misuses” Presented by AHNS Population Health & Clinical Research Service

July 17, 2024 – “New Concepts for Management of Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck” Presented by the AHNS Cutaneous Cancer Section

June 12, 2024 – Recon ‘Round the World “Zones of Conflict” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

April 24, 2024 – Recon ‘Round the World South America: “Management of Complex Oral Cavity Presented by the Reconstruction Reconstructive H&N Surgery Section

April 17, 2024 – “Disparities Among Head & Neck Patients – Moving Towards Patient Centered Understanding” Presented by AHNS Population Health & Clinical Research Service

March 27, 2024 – “Biomarkers for Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Immunotherapy Trials” Presented by the Basic & Translational Science Service

March 20, 2024 – AHNS/NASBS/ARS – “Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board – Session Focus: International Consensus Statement on Sinonasal Tumors”

February 21, 2024 – Recon ‘Round the World: Middle East “Nasal and Mid Face Reconstruction” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

2023

December 20, 2023 – Recon ‘Round the World: Africa “Mandibular Reconstruction in Resource Limited Areas” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

November 29, 2023 – “Endocrine Surgical Skills: How I do it – Part II” Presented by the AHNS Endocrine Section

September 20, 2023 – AHNS/NASBS/ARS: – “Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board
Session Focus: Tumors with Orbital Involvement” 

September 13, 2023 – “Endocrine Surgical Skills: How I do it – Part I” Presented by the AHNS Endocrine Section

July 26, 2023 – “HPV Liquid Biopsies: Ethical and Practical Considerations” Presented by the AHNS Mucosal Malignancy Section

June 1, 2023 – Recon ‘Round the World: INDIA  – “Management of Complex Oral Cavity Reconstruction” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Section

May 17, 2023 “Exploring Controversies in Management of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma of the Head and Neck” Presented by the AHNS Cutaneous Cancer Section

April 20, 2023 – Recon ‘Round the World: EUROPE “Challenges in Oropharyngeal Reconstruction” Presented by the AHNS Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

March 29, 2023 – AHNS/NASBS/ARS – Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative: “Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board”

February 22, 2023 – AHNS TORS Webinar Series: “TORS: Optimizing Outcomes, Managing Complications”

February 8, 2023 – AHNS Endocrine Section – Town Hall: Focused Practice Designation for Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery

January 12, 2023 – Recon ‘Round the World: ASIA “Hypopharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Reconstruction” Presented by the Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery Section

2022

December 21, 2022 – AHNS Town Hall “Inaugural AHNS Annual Update”

December 21, 2022 AHNS Town Hall-Master Slide Deck (PDF Version)

October 26, 2022 AHNS: “Current Challenges & Strategies in Head & Neck Surgical Clinical Trials: Advances in Treatment”
Presented by the Population Health and Clinical Research Service

October 12th (USA), 13th (Australia), 2022 – “Multidisciplinary Care of Complex Head & Neck Cases: Exploring the Uses of Immunotherapy”

September 29th (USA), 30th (Australia), 2022 – Recon ‘Round the World: AUSTRALIA “Skin Cancer Reconstruction” Presented by the Reconstructive Head Neck Surgery Section

September 28, 2022 – AHNS – NASBS – ARS: Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative – “Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board”

July 20, 2022 – HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancer – “The Importance of Early Detection & Prevention” Presented by the Cancer Prevention and Survivorship/Supportive Care/Rehabilitation Services in Partnership with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance

June 15, 2022 – Managing Difficult, Distrusting & Demanding Patients Presented by the Ethics & Professionalism Service

April 23, 2022 – AHNS Global Symposium: Bridging Continental Divides – Challenges & Opportunities in Head & Neck Oncology Practice in Low Resource Setting

March 23, 2022 – “Professional Obligations & Burnout in the COVID Era” Presented by the Ethics & Professionalism Service

February 16, 2022 – “Molecular Diagnostics & Surveillance in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer” Presented by the Mucosal Malignancy Section

2021

October 27, 2021 – “Role of Elective Neck Dissection with Salvage Laryngectomy”

September 23, 2021 – Instructional Course: “Intraoperative Imaging in Head & Neck Cancer”

April 14, 2021 – Instructional Course: “Indications of PD-1 Inhibitors for Advanced cSCC”

February 23, 2021 – Instructional Course: “To Reconstruct or Not: Early Stage Oral Cavity Cancers”

February 5, 2021 – “Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Advanced Oral Cancer: Prevention to Palliation” Joint International Webinar presented by the AHNS, the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, and the Tata Memorial Centre

2020

December 9, 2020 – Case-Based Panel Discussion: “Management of Salivary Malignancy”

October 14, 2020 – Instructional Course: “Trends in Management of HPV Positive Cancers” – The AHNS gratefully acknowledges a generous educational grant in support of this activity from Intuitive Surgical.

All AHNS webinars and presentations are archived on the website