UNC ENT

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Brent A. Senior, Adam J. Kimple, and Meghan Norris, co-authors on a study recently recognized among the top 10% most-viewed papers published in The Laryngoscope in 2024.

The publication, “Predictors of Sinonasal Improvement After Highly Effective Modulator Therapy in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis,” contributes to a growing understanding of sinonasal outcomes in adults with cystic fibrosis undergoing highly effective modulator therapy.

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06/07/2026

Drs. Kimple, Ebert, Thorp and Senior served as co-authors in "International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors," which ranked in the top 10% of most-viewed papers in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology in 2024. Their work is shaping how clinicians worldwide approach sinonasal tumors. Congratulations to all!

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Background Sinonasal neoplasms, whether benign and malignant, pose a significant challenge to clinicians and represent a model area for multidisciplinary collaboration in order to optimize patient c...

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carlton Zdanski, who served as Program Chair for the 2026 American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ASPO-HNS) Annual Meeting, held in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM).

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the collaborative team from the UNC Cochlear Implant Research Lab, Division of Otology/Neurotology in the Department of OHNS, and UNC Department of Audiology on receiving a 2025 Top Viewed Article Award from The Laryngoscope 🎉.

Their study, “Benefits of Cochlear Implantation for Older Adults With Asymmetric Hearing Loss,” found that older adults with unilateral or asymmetric hearing loss experienced significant improvements in speech recognition, spatial hearing, tinnitus severity, and perceived hearing abilities with cochlear implant use.

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This study assessed the outcomes of cochlear implant (CI) use for older adults ≥65 years of age with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) or asymmetric hearing loss (AHL). Older adults with UHL/AHL experien...

05/31/2026

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05/28/2026

Congratulations to Habib Koury, MD, Chief Resident in Otolaryngology at UNC, who received the Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award! This award recognizes residents and fellows who embody the role model physician: exemplary clinical care, outstanding professionalism, leadership, and empathetic care for patients, families, and the entire healthcare team.

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Habib Khoury, MD, Chief Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been selected as one of five annual recipients of the Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award, presented by UNC Hospitals to recognize outstanding members o...

05/26/2026

Dr. Dillon, AuD, PhD was honored to serve as the visiting professor for the 8th Annual Otolaryngology Research Symposium hosted by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University on May 6. During the symposium, Dillion presented a talk titled, “Pathways for Hearing Preservation Cochlear Implant Candidates and Recipients,” highlighting advancements and clinical considerations in hearing preservation for cochlear implant patients.

05/18/2026

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!

Our speech-language pathologists are an essential part of the ENT care team at UNC. From supporting language development to helping patients regain and strengthen their voices, SLPs make a profound difference in quality of life every single day. Thank you to our talented SLPs for the expertise, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients 💙!