Pediatric Otolaryngology Research
The University of Washington Pediatric Otolaryngology Faculty is committed to “Improving Life, Unlocking Potential” for our team members and patients. Our group has a robust portfolio of research programs. We collaborate with investigators at Children’s and the University of Washington.
Computational Airway Research
Our team is working to develop novel methods to diagnose, quantify, and treat complex airway conditions in children. We are pioneering dynamic upper airway computed tomography, computational fluid dynamics, 3D printing, and virtual surgical planning.
- Randall Bly, MD
- Kaalan Johnson, MD
- Sanjay Parikh, MD, FACS
Microtia Study Group
We have formed a study group comprised of facial plastic surgeons and pediatric otolaryngologists to study issues related to congenital malformations of the ear. The areas of focus include perception of ear anomalies, optimization of surgical reconstruction, access and barriers to care. The main goal of the study group is to improve care provided to patients with microtia.
- Kathleen Sie, MD
Prosthetic Auditory Development Lab
Our research mission is to understand how auditory acuity impacts spoken-language outcomes in infants who use cochlear implants. The long term goal is to develop a set of clinically valid auditory tests to measure how well a cochlear implant works for an individual infant. This will enable audiologists and speech pathologists to intervene early for children who are not receiving optimal benefit from their cochlear implant. Lab website: UW Prosthetic Auditory Development Lab
- David Horn, MD, MS
Sleep Apnea Research
Our team aims to determine what are optimal communication patterns between clinicians and families of children with obstructive sleep apnea.
- Sanjay Parikh, MD, FACS
- Emily Boss, MD (at Johns Hopkins)
- Ron Mitchell, MD (at UT Southwestern)
Vascular Anomalies
The SCN VAN research program is focused on identifying the genetic causes of congenital vascular anomilies and using this information to develop novel medical based therapeutic approaches for these patients.
- Randall Bly, MD
- Juliana Bonilla Velez, MD
- Jonathan Perkins, DO
Faculty researchers
Randall A. Bly, MD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Juliana Bonilla-Velez, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Kaalan E. Johnson, MD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Sanjay Parikh, MD, FACS
PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF SURGERY, SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Jonathan A. Perkins, DO
PROFESSOR
Support Our Work
We greatly appreciate donations to help fund the advancement of our specialty through patient care, education, and scientific exploration. All donations received directly impact patient care at all levels.
