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A leader in the field of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery known for outstanding patient care, innovative research & excellence in medical education.
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The Fall 2025 HeadsUp! newsletter is now available. Explore the latest highlights, achievements, and department updates from University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. ➡️ conta.cc/3IZg8kV 🗞️
New in The Journal of Clinical Investigation from @ucsfohns.bsky.social's Drs. Jennifer Grandis & Daniel Johnson: "Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Fanconi Anemia-Associated Head & Neck Cancer Identify Personalized Therapeutic Strategies."
JCI - Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Fanconi Anemia-Associated Head and Neck Cancer Identify Personalized Therapeutic Strategies
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December 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@ucsfohns.bsky.social & @upenn.edu Center for Sleep Disorder's annual conference on the treatment of #OSA & #Snoring is approaching soon!

View the program details & brochure:
31st Annual Advances In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Apnea And Snoring | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
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December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Mount Zion Health Fund awarded Dr. Nicole Jiam the Pilot for Early Career Investigators for her proposal, "Longitudinal Mapping of Electric-Auditory Integration in Single-Sided Deafness." The grant helps advance treatment of vulnerable populations in San Francisco.

Well done!👏
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Caring for our patients throughout the year is a privilege we're truly grateful for. We wish you good health & joyful moments. Happy Holidays from @ucsfohns.bsky.social!
December 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In recognition of her leadership rooted in equity, partnership & sustainability, Dr. Lia Jacobson was awarded an Early Career Global Health Scientist Award from the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences! This celebrates her achieements in research, education & mentorship.

Congrats! 🎉
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Topics of discussion at the 2026 #PacRim range from the management of mixed hearing loss & invasive thyroid cancer to the latest in stapes surgery.

Register today! ➡️
Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update
Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update
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December 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As 2025 winds down, we reflect back on what made this year a success at @ucsfohns.bsky.social. We welcomed many new faculty & got a sneak peek into the life of Dr. Steven Pletcher.
Top Moments of 2025 | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF OHNS) has had a busy year. Explore some of the top moments of 2025!
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December 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Findings from Drs. Jennifer Grandis & Daniel Johnson in The Journal of Clinical Investigation support the development of precision medicine approaches for fanconi anemia - head & neck squamous cell carcinoma. ⬇️
JCI - Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Fanconi Anemia-Associated Head and Neck Cancer Identify Personalized Therapeutic Strategies
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December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Join the @ucsfohns.bsky.social team as a Finance Director!

If you have comprehensive knowledge of finance & budget policies, budgeting & reporting techniques, fund accounting, human resource planning & bookkeeping, apply now! ➡️
Finance Director - University of California San Francisco - Job Details
Job Details: Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
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December 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting next month features educational content & activities. Plus, stick around for the Pillsbury Open golf tournament! ⛳
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December 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Research from Drs. Karen Barrett & Charles Limb was featured on @kalwradio.bsky.social! The study evaluated the brains of children improvising melodies on a piano. The results suggest that creative expression is driven by joy rather than expertise. 🎹

Listen here:
What adults can learn from kids' creativity
A lot of adults feel they’ve lost touch with the ability to get messy… and also just mess up. Scientists call that childlike, everyday experimentation, “prosaic creativity.” And it's more…
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December 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Chief of #Dysphagia & Associate Professor of #Otolaryngology at @weillcornell.bsky.social, Dr. Anaïs Rameau, joins @ucsfohns.bsky.social for a #GrandRounds tomorrow morning!
Grand Rounds: Anaïs Rameau, MD MSc MPhil MS FACS | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
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December 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The requirements for the @ucsfohns.bksy.social Fellowship Coordinator are a Bachelor's degree, three years of related experience & thorough knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, administrative analysis & operations research.

Apply today:
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December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Yesterday, the department came together for the annual holiday party! ⛄ We celebrated the holidays & a year of exceptional patient care, research & education.

Thank you to the talented & dedicated @ucsfohns.bsky.social team for the hard work all year long!
December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Drs. Karen Barrett & Charles Limb's insights were featured on @kalwradio.bsky.social!

The story highlights findings from their 2025 fMRI study published in Scientific Reports on what adults can learn from children on creativity.
What adults can learn from kids' creativity
A lot of adults feel they’ve lost touch with the ability to get messy… and also just mess up. Scientists call that childlike, everyday experimentation, “prosaic creativity.” And it's more…
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December 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
@weillcornell.bsky.social's Dr. Anaïs Rameau will review the different types of #AI & their clinical implications in #laryngology at our upcoming #GrandRounds.
Grand Rounds: Anaïs Rameau, MD MSc MPhil MS FACS | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
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December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In February, @ucsfohns.bksy.social will host annual Advances In Diagnosis & Treatment of #SleepApnea & Snoring. Directed by Drs. Andrew Goldberg, Jolie Chang & David Claman, attendees will learn how to improve patient assessment & assess treatments.
31st Annual Advances In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Apnea And Snoring | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
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December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We're hiring a Finance Director! Some key duties include:

- Prepare, manage, administer & direct control of budget & organization resources
- Manage activities of the financial & resource analyst staff
- Monitor division & department adherence to approved budget

Apply today 👉
Finance Director - University of California San Francisco - Job Details
Job Details: Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
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December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Join our team!

@ucsfohns.bsky.social is hiring a full-time Fellowship Coordinator. This position is responsible for organizing & managing departmental educational activities & events. Apply now! ➡️
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December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This year's SENTAC Annual Meeting will be held at the Mission Bay Conference Center at the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social.

Visit www.sentac.org/2025-annual-... to view the program & @ucsfohns.bsky.social presentations!
2025 Annual Meeting
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December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Meet Miho Tanaka, our new Associate Specialist in Matthew Spitzer lab, studying the impact of fibroblast on immune response and immunotherapy efficacy using mouse cancer model. 📌 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/meet-mi...
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update will feature insightful sessions from leading @ucsfohns.bsky.social experts Drs. Charles Limb, Steven Pletcher & more.

Visit bit.ly/3K7jHGc to learn more.
Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update
Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update
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December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hotel Nikko hosts the 31st annual Advances In Diagnosis & Treatment of Sleep Apnea & Snoring. Visit bit.ly/47CGUZS for details!
31st Annual Advances In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Apnea And Snoring | Otolaryngology | Head and Neck Surgery
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November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The 2025 Microvascular Rat Anastomosis Course is in the books! 🔬

Thank you to Dr. Daniel Knott for performing the demonstrations & to all the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social OHNS attendees for the hard work in suture handling & knot typing!
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"This remarkable milestone reflects the extraordinary commitment of our surgical services leaders," said Dr. Andrew Murr on the first anniversary of the Bayfront Outpatient Surgery Center.

Read the full story & more in the Fall 2025 issue of HeadsUp!
OHNS HeadsUp! Newsletter Fall 2025
Email from UCSF Health Dive into the Latest Updates from UCSF OHNS This Fall! UCSF OHNS HeadsUp! Newsletter Fall 2025 ACCESS HERE For any questions and/or to be added to our physical mailing list
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November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM