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Ear, Nose and Throat

Summary

We support and deliver research studies on all conditions of the ears, nose and throat, including hearing and balance. 

Areas of focus

Areas of focus include:

  • hearing loss
  • tinnitus
  • balance and dizziness
  • allergies
  • infections
  • head and neck cancers

A broad spectrum of ENT healthcare professionals support our research. These include:

  • specialist consultants
  • audiovestibular physicians
  • audiologists
  • respiratory
  • physiotherapists
  • speech and language therapists
  • research nurses

We work closely with healthcare professionals in the community across the range of primary care settings, and with clinicians in related fields such as neurology, old age psychiatry, oncology, paediatrics, allergy and respiratory medicine.

Speciality lead

Dr Jameel Muzaffar is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Lead for ENT.

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for ENT research

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

  • planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
  • recruiting patients for your study
  • costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery

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