Rhinology and Skull Base and Sleep Surgery Research

Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and Sleep Surgery Research

Vanderbilt Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery participates in a variety of basic science, clinical and translational research including:

  • Exploring novel nerve stimulation to create the next generation of airway stimulators.
  • Examining trends and outcomes in patients with sinus inflammatory disease and tumors.
  • Biochemical analysis of sinus mucus and tissue specimens to tailor patient treatment.

Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and Sleep Surgery Clinical Trials

Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery participates in clinical trials for many of our sub-specialties, including Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery. A searchable list of active studies can be found at Vanderbilt Find a Clinical Trial.

Research in the News

Risk marker for repeat sinus surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery is a frequent treatment for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis — long-term inflammation of the spaces inside the nose and head — that does not respond to medical therapies. However, up to 20% of patients are at risk for repeat revision surgery. To continue reading...

Five things to know about smell and taste loss in COVID-19 

While fever, cough and shortness of breath have characterized the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of common symptoms in late April to include a new loss of smell or taste. To continue reading...

Study of mucus may help guide sinusitis treatment

A patient’s mucus may predict the type of his or her chronic sinusitis, which could help doctors determine whether surgery or medical treatments can produce the best outcomes, according to a recently published Vanderbilt study. To continue reading...

Selected Publications

Vanderbilt publications

Chandra Named Editor of Otolaryngology Research Journal (VUMC Reporter November 14, 2019)

Rakesh Chandra, MD, professor of Otolaryngology and chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been appointed editor-in-chief of Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, a monthly publication that highlights scientific research relevant to clinical care in the field of otolaryngology. To continue reading... 

Directorships Honor Leaders, Philanthropic Partners (VUMC Reporter April 25, 2019)

On April 16, Vanderbilt University Medical Center held its second Directorship Celebration to honor 10 leaders from across the enterprise in clinical care, research, education and administration. To continue reading...

Scientific, peer-reviewed articles

(bolded names held primary faculty appointments in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the time of publication)