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Denis Lafreniere, MD

Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Medical Director, UConn Medical Group
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

NPI Number: 1699771691
Academic Office Location: Surgery UConn Health 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030-8083
Phone:	860-679-3204 860-679-3372
Fax:	860-679-6564
Website(s):	Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology

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Education & Training
Clinical Interests
Committees & Organizations
Research
Publications
Presentations

Education

Degree	Institution	Major
BS	Roger Williams University	Marine Biology/Chemistry
MS	Southern Connecticut State University	Biology
MD	University of Connecticut School of Medicine	Medicine

Degree

Institution

Major

Roger Williams University

Marine Biology/Chemistry

Southern Connecticut State University

Biology

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Medicine

Post-Graduate Training

Training	Institution	Specialty
Internship	Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center	General Surgery
Residency	University of Connecticut School of Medicine	Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Training

Institution

Specialty

Internship

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

General Surgery

Residency

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Awards

Name of Award/Honor	Awarding Organization
Faculty Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership- UConn Health Division of Otolaryngology	Uconn Health- Otolaryngology
Servant Leader Award - Hospital for Special Care	Hospital for Special Care
Dedicated Leader Award	AAO-HNS
Leadership and Advocacy	BOG AAO-HNS
Board of Directors Certificate of Honor	AAO-HNS
Leadership and Dedication to the Improvement of ENT Medicine	CT ENT Society
Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2006	BOG
Gerald Leonard Teaching Award	UConn Health
Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2005	BOG
Ear and Hearing Editor's Award for Outstanding Research in the Audiology and Hearing Sciences	Ear and Hearing
ARO Resident Travel Award
Second Place - 1991	New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition
Second Place - 1989	New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition
Marine Biology Award	Roger Williams University
Freshman Chemistry Award	Roger Williams University

Name of Award/Honor

Awarding Organization

Faculty Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership- UConn Health Division of Otolaryngology

Uconn Health- Otolaryngology

Servant Leader Award - Hospital for Special Care

Hospital for Special Care

Dedicated Leader Award

AAO-HNS

Leadership and Advocacy

BOG AAO-HNS

Board of Directors Certificate of Honor

AAO-HNS

Leadership and Dedication to the Improvement of ENT Medicine

CT ENT Society

Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2006

BOG

Gerald Leonard Teaching Award

UConn Health

Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2005

BOG

Ear and Hearing Editor's Award for Outstanding Research in the Audiology and Hearing Sciences

Ear and Hearing

ARO Resident Travel Award

Second Place - 1991

New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition

Second Place - 1989

New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition

Marine Biology Award

Roger Williams University

Freshman Chemistry Award

Roger Williams University

Voice Disorders and Taste and Smell Disorders

Name & Description	Category	Role	Type	Scope	Start Year	End Year
PTN Committee	Advisory Committee	Clinical Advisor	UConn Health	Local	2016
Senior Executive Team Leadership Meeting	Other	Member	UConn Health	Local	2015
Clinical Council - Chair	Other	Chair	UConn Health	University	2013
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Governors	Professional/Scientific Organization	Chair	External	International	2012	2013
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Directors	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member	External	International	2011	2014
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Directors	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member, Executive Committee	External	International	2011	2014
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Governors	Professional/Scientific Organization	Chair Elect	External	International	2011	2012
New Construction Project Building Committee	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2011	2014
Clinical Council	Education Committee	Chair	UConn Health	University	2011
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Governors, Socio-economic & Grass Roots Committee	Professional/Scientific Journal	Chair	External	International	2010	2011
Clinical Strategic Planning Committee	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2010	2015
Department of Medicine search Committee	Advisory Committee	Chairman	UConn Health	University	2010	2011
American Broncho-Esophageal Association	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member	External	National	2009
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Governors, Socio-economic & Grass Roots Committee	Professional/Scientific Organization	Co-chair	External	International	2009	2010
Medical Board	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member	External	State	2009
QRM Committee	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2009	2018
Clinical Affairs Subcommittee, Board of Directors	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2009
Connecticut ENT Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	Past President	External	Local	2008	2010
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Board of Governors, Nominating Committee	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member	External	International	2008	2009
Next Gen Steering Committee	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2008	2015
UMG Task Force	Advisory Committee	Chairman	UConn Health	University	2008	2009
New England Otolaryngological Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	President	External	Regional	2007	2008
Voice Foundation Scientific Advisory Board	Advisory Committee	member	External	International	2007
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Connecticut ENT Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	Governor	External	National	2006	2008
Connecticut ENT Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	President	External	Local	2006	2008
Connecticut ENT Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	Treasurer	External	Local	2004	2006
New England Otolaryngological Society	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member, Executive Committee	External	Regional	2001
Operations Subcommittee	Advisory Committee	Member	UConn Health	University	2001
Voice Foundation Scientific Advisory Board	Professional/Scientific Organization	Member	External	National	1999
American College of Surgeons	Professional/Scientific Organization	Fellow	External	National	1994
Laser Committee	Advisory Committee	Chairman	UConn Health	University	1994	2009
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery	Professional/Scientific Organization	Fellow	External	International	1992

Name & Description

Journal Articles

Tolerability of nasal and oral povidone-iodine antisepsis for in-office procedures.
Frank, Samantha; Ibrahim, Bishoy; Feng, Ruby; Bidra, Avinash; Lafreniere, Denis; Kuo, Chia-Ling; Da Cunha Godoy, Lucas; Falcone, Todd E Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery 2023 Mar;
Augmented Reality Microscopy in Cerebellopontine Lesions and Microvascular Decompression: A Pilot Study
Kashat, Lawrence., Parikh, Purven., Rahman, Khalil., Ryan, Tessa., Lafreniere, Denis., Bulsara, Ketan., Roberts, Daniel S. . Otology and Neurotology Open 2021 Dec;1(2):p e004
The first cranial nerve: Pathway to the fountain of youth.
Lafreniere, Denis; Parham, Kourosh Ear, nose, & throat journal 2018 Jun;97(6):E43-E44
Clinical practice guideline: Tympanostomy tubes in children.
Rosenfeld, Richard M; Schwartz, Seth R; Pynnonen, Melissa A; Tunkel, David E; Hussey, Heather M; Fichera, Jeffrey S; Grimes, Alison M; Hackell, Jesse M; Harrison, Melody F; Haskell, Helen; Haynes, David S; Kim, Tae W; Lafreniere, Denis C; LeBlanc, Katie; Mackey, Wendy L; Netterville, James L; Pipan, Mary E; Raol, Nikhila P; Schellhase, Kenneth G Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2013 Jul;149(1 Suppl):S1-35
Prospective clinical investigation of the relationship between idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and bone turnover: a pilot study.
Parham, Kourosh; Leonard, Gerald; Feinn, Richard S; Lafreniere, Denis; Kenny, Anne M The Laryngoscope 2013 May;123(11):2834-9
Polyglycolic acid/poly-L-lactic acid copolymer use in laryngotracheal reconstruction: a rabbit model.
Klein, Adam M; Graham, Vicki L; Gulleth, Yusuf; Lafreniere, Denis The Laryngoscope 2005 Apr;115(4):583-7
Malignant mimickers: chronic bacterial and fungal infections of the larynx.
Klein, Adam M; Tiu, Christopher; Lafreniere, Denis Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation 2005 Mar;19(1):151-7
Mohs micrographic surgery vs traditional surgical excision: a cost comparison analysis.
Bialy, Tracy L; Whalen, James; Veledar, Emir; Lafreniere, Denis; Spiro, Jeffrey; Chartier, Timothy; Chen, Suephy C Archives of dermatology 2004 Jun;140(6):736-42
Histoplasmosis of the larynx: a case report.
Klein, Adam M; Spiro, Jeffrey; Lafreniere, Denis Ear, nose, & throat journal 2002 May;81(5):309-10
Soft tissue response in the rabbit larynx following implantation of LactoSorb (PLA/PGA copolymer) prosthesis for medialization laryngoplasty.
Dufresne, A M; Lafreniere, D Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation 2000 Sep;14(3):387-97
Growth-related oncogene-alpha expression in human nasal polyps.
Klein, A M; Anderson, K; Lafreniere, D; Leonard, G; Kreutzer, D Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2000 Jul;123(1 Pt 1):85-90
Co-Expression of Transforming Growth Factor Beta and Transforming Growth Factor Alpha in Otitis Media with Effusion
Cooter, M.S., Eisma, R.J., Leonard, G., Lafreniere, D. and Kreutzer, D.L. Laryngoscope 1998 Jul;108(7):1066-1070
Transforming growth factor-beta expression in otitis media with effusion.
Cooter, M S; Eisma, R J; Burleson, J A; Leonard, G; Lafreniere, D; Kreutzer, D L The Laryngoscope 1998 Jul;108(7):1066-70
Endoscopic management of an inverted nasal papilloma in a child.
Cooter, M S; Charlton, S A; Lafreniere, D; Spiro, J Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1998 Jun;118(6):876-9
Characterization of the eosinophil chemokine RANTES in nasal polyps.
Allen, J S; Eisma, R; LaFreniere, D; Leonard, G; Kreutzer, D The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 1998 May;107(5 Pt 1):416-20
Interleukin-8 expression in human nasal polyps.
Allen, J S; Eisma, R; Leonard, G; Lafreniere, D; Kreutzer, D Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1997 Nov;117(5):535-41
The Role of IL-8 Expression in Nasal Polyps
Allen, J.S., Eisma, R., Lafreniere, D., Leonard, G., and Kreutzer, D.L. Amer. J. Otolar 1997 Nov;
Interferon gamma expression in human nasal polyps.
Dellacono, F R; Eisma, R; Lafreniere, D; Leonard, G; Kreutzer, D The Laryngoscope 1997 May;107(5):626-30
Topical corticosteroid treatment of anosmia associated with nasal and sinus disease.
Mott, A E; Cain, W S; Lafreniere, D; Leonard, G; Gent, J F; Frank, M E Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 1997 Apr;123(4):367-72
Eosinophil expression of transforming growth factor-beta and its receptors in nasal polyposis: role of the cytokines in this disease process.
Eisma, R J; Allen, J S; Lafreniere, D; Leonard, G; Kreutzer, D L American journal of otolaryngology 1997 Jan;18(6):405-11
Otoacoustic emissions in full-term newborns at risk for hearing loss.
Lafreniere, D; Smurzynski, J; Jung, M; Leonard, G; Kim, D O The Laryngoscope 1993 Dec;103(12):1334-41
Distortion-product and click-evoked otoacoustic emissions of preterm and full-term infants.
Smurzynski, J; Jung, M D; Lafreniere, D; Kim, D O; Kamath, M V; Rowe, J C; Holman, M C; Leonard, G Ear and hearing 1993 Aug;14(4):258-74
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions in normal and impaired adult ears.
Smurzynski, J; Leonard, G; Kim, D O; Lafreniere, D C; Jung, M D Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 1990 Nov;116(11):1309-16
A product from human decidua inhibits prostaglandin production by human amnion.
Romero, R; Lafreniere, D; Hobbins, J C; Mitchell, M D Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and medicine 1987 Nov;30(1):29-36
Do blood and meconium affect the detection of endotoxin in amniotic fluid with the limulus amebocyte gel clot assay?
Romero, R; Kadar, N; Lafreniere, D; Durum, S; Hobbins, J C; Duff, G W American journal of perinatology 1987 Oct;4(4):356-9
Failure of endotoxin to cross the chorioamniotic membranes in vitro.
Romero, R; Lafreniere, D; Duff, G W; Kadar, N; Durum, S; Hobbins, J C American journal of perinatology 1987 Oct;4(4):360-2
The role of fatty acids in the regulation of brush-border Ca2+ transport.
Kreutter, D; Lafreniere, D C; Rasmussen, H Biochimica et biophysica acta 1984 Nov;777(2):261-6
Identification of a novel hepatic calcium binding protein.
Waisman, D M; Smallwood, J; Lafreniere, D; Rasmussen, H Biochemical and biophysical research communications 1984 Mar;119(2):440-6
Identification of novel calcium binding proteins of heart and brain 100,000 x g supernatant.
Waisman, D M; Smallwood, J I; Lafreniere, D; Rasmussen, H Biochemical and biophysical research communications 1983 Oct;116(2):435-41
Evidence that the erythrocyte calcium pump catalyzes a Ca2+:nH+ exchange.
Smallwood, J I; Waisman, D M; Lafreniere, D; Rasmussen, H The Journal of biological chemistry 1983 Sep;258(18):11092-7
The role of band III in calcium transport across the human erythrocyte membrane.
Waisman, D M; Smallwood, J; Lafreniere, D; Rasmussen, H FEBS letters 1982 Aug;145(2):337-40

Books

Holm, A., Lafreniere, D. Zenkers Diverticulum- An Internists Illustrated Guide to Gastrointestinal Surgery 2003 Jun;

Book Chapters

Evaluation & Treatment of Taste & Smell Disorders
Lafreniere, Denis Up to Date 2015 Nov;
Anatomy & Etiology of Taste & Smell Disorders
Lafreniere, Denis Up to Date 2015 Apr;
Infections of the Ear, Nose & Throat
Leonard, G., Lafreniere, D. Oral & Maxillofacial Infections 1994 Jun;

Abstracts

Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Normal Neonatal Ears
Lafreniere, D., Smurzynski, J., Leonard, G., Kim, D.O. Otolaryngology H & N Surg 1990 Sep;103

Case Reports

Treatment of Laryngeal and Tracheal Stenosis: Cooperative Treatment With Our Pulmonary Interventionalist Colleagues.
Mulry, Erin; Ibrahim, Omar; Lafreniere, Denis Journal of Voice https//doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.12.006 2024 Aug;

Conference Papers

Distortion-product and click-evoked otoacoustic emissions in healthy newborns.
Lafreniere, D; Jung, M D; Smurzynski, J; Leonard, G; Kim, D O; Sasek, J Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 1991 Dec;117(12):1382-9

Reviews

Anosmia: loss of smell in the elderly.
Lafreniere, Denis; Mann, Norman Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2009 Feb;42(1):123-31, x
Anosmia and nasal sinus disease.
Mann, Norman M; Lafreniere, Denis Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2004 Apr;37(2):289-300, vi

Title or Abstract	Type	Sponsor/Event	Date/Year	Location
Posterior Glottic Stenosis- Why does this keep happening and how can we stop it.	Lecture		2024	UConn Health Farmington CT
“The Microbiome of the Larynx in the Healthy and Diseased State” Samantha Frank MD, Ruwaa Samarrai MD, Dong-binh Tran PhD, Nehal Navali BS, George Weinstock PhD, Daniel Roberts MD PhD, Denis Lafreniere MD. Voice Foundation 50th Annual Symposia, Philadelphia PA. 6/4/2022.	Talk	The Voice Foundation Annual Symposium	2022	Philadelphia
“Complications of Tracheostomy and ETT Intubation.” National Association of Long-Term Care Hospitals, Spring Educational Meeting. Scottsdale Arizona April 21, 2022.	Talk	NALTCH Annual Meeting	2022	Scottsdale AZ
Safe Medical and Therapeutic Evaluation of Voice Patients During the COVID Pandemic.	Talk	Voice Foundation Annual Symposium	2021	Philadelphia/Virtual
Care of the Professional Voice	Lecture	CT ENT Society Fall 2020 Program	2020	Virtual
The Opioid Epidemic: How we Got Here, How we End it	Lecture	New England Otolaryngologic Society	2019	Waltham, Massachussets
Laryngeal Papillomatosis	Lecture	Otolaryngology Alumni conference	2018	Uconn Health
Pitch Perfect: Keeping Your Voice Healthy	Talk	UConn Health Discovery series	2016	Farmington, CT
The human voice: Anatomy, physiology & common conditions	Lecture	UConn Health-World Voice Day Symposium	2016	Farmington, CT
In Office ENT Procedures	Lecture	UCHC: Current Clinical Medicine	2016	Farmington, CT
Patient Satisfaction	Talk	AAO-HNS BOG Meeting	2015	Dallas, TX
Implications of ICD-10 on ENT Practice	Panel Discussion	American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery	2013	Washington, DC
Narrow Band Imaging of Laryngeal Hyperkeratosis	Talk	Connecticut ENT Society Meeting	2013	Plantsville, Connecticut
Voice Rehabilitation after Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery	Talk	Otolaryngology Alumni Conference	2012	Farmington, Connecticut
Narrow Band Imaging in Vocal Cord Hyperkeratosis	Talk	The Voice Foundation 40th Annual Symposium	2011	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Maintenance of Privileges: What our Residents can Teach us	Lecture	American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery	2011	Alexandria, Virginia
The Model State ENT Society	Talk	American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery	2010	Boston, Massachusetts
Laryngologic Applications of Botox	Talk	Otolaryngology Alumni Conference	2010	Farmington, Connecticut
The Aging Voice	Talk	World Voice Day Program, UCHC	2010	Farmington, Connecticut
Aerodigestive Applications of Botox	Talk	New England Otolaryngologic Society	2010	Boston, Massachusetts
Management of Presbyphonia	Talk	Connecticut ENT Society	2009	Plantsville, Connecticut
Care of the Professional Voice	Talk	World Voice Day Program	2009	Farmington, Connecticut
Laryngology for the Elderly Patient	Talk	New England Otolaryngology Society	2009	Boston, Massachusetts
Evaluation of Taste and Smell Disorders	Talk	American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery	2008	Chicago, Illinois
Evaluation of Taste and Smell disorders	Lecture	American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery	2007	Washington, DC
Botulinum Toxin use in ENT Laryngeal EMG	Talk	11th Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference	2007	Farmington, Connecticut
Outcomes and Cost Analysis of Maximum Medical Treatment of Laryngeal Granulomas	Talk	American Laryngeal Association	2006	Chicago, Illinois
Update on Disorders of Smell	Talk	10th Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference	2006	Farmington, Connecticut
Office Based Procedures of Larynx and Esophagus	Talk	Connecticut ENT Society Meeting	2006	Southington, Connecticut
Do Osteoporoses Treatments Cause Laryngopharyngeal Reflux	Talk	Voice Foundation 33rd Annual Symposia	2004	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dynamic and Histologic Properties of the Rabbit Larynx after Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with PGA/PLA Copolymer	Talk	ASPO 19th Annual Meeting	2004	Phoenix, Arizona
Botox Applications for the Treatment of Essential Tremor	Talk	Essential Tremor Support Group of Western Massachusetts	2004	Holyoke, Massachusetts
Do Osteoporoses Treatments Cause Laryngopharyngeal Reflux	Talk	The Voice Foundation 33rd Symposia	2004
Dynamic and Histologic Properties of the Rabbit Larynx after Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with PGA/PLLA Copolymer	Talk	ASPO Annual Meeting	2004
Taste and Smell Disorders	Talk	Mohegan Sun	2004	Uncasville, Connecticut
Difficult Sinus Case Presentations	Panel Discussion	Connecticut ENT Society Meeting	2004	Cromwell, Connecticut
Spasmodic Dysphonia Update	Talk	Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group CT Chapter	2003	Farmington, Connecticut
Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin	Talk	Discovery Series, University of Connecticut Health Center	2003	Farmington, Connecticut
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux	Talk	Connecticut ENT Society Meeting	2003	New Haven, Connecticut
Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Outcomes for Individuals with Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motions, Irritable Larynx Syndrome and Chronic Cough: Using Guided Imagery as a Therapeutic Technique	Talk	The Voice Foundation 31st Annual Symposia	2002	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin	Talk	Medicine Update, University of Connecticut Health Center	2002	Farmington, Connecticut
Non-CA Tumors – Larynx	Talk	7th Annual ENT Alumni Conference	2002	Farmington, Connecticut
Malignant Mimickers of the Larynx	Talk	The Voice Foundation 31st Annual Symposia	2002	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin	Talk	Connecticut State Otolaryngologic Society	2001	Cromwell, Connecticut
Antibiotics – Current Recommendations for Sinusitis	Talk	6th Annual Alumni Conference, University of Connecticut Health Center	2001	Farmington, Connecticut
Otolaryngology Applications of Lactosorb	Talk	W. Lorenz, Inc.	2000	Jacksonville, Florida
Trauma to the Ear, Nose and Throat – Identification and Management	Talk	Head and Neck Trauma Conference – Health South	2000	Hartford, Connecticut
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Taste & Smell Disorders	Talk	New England Otolaryngological Society Meeting	2000	Boston, Massachusetts
Spasmodic Dysphonia	Talk	Dystonia Foundation North East Symposium	2000	Farmington, Connecticut
Spasmodic Dysphonia - Update	Talk	Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter	1999	Farmington, Connecticut
Allergy, Sinus Disease and the Sense of Smell	Talk	Meadows Music Theater	1999	Hartford, Connecticut
Combined Approach to Benign Lesions of the Larynx	Talk	4th Annual ENT Alumni Conference	1999	Farmington, Connecticut
Soft Tissue Response in the Rabbit Larynx following implantation of Lactosorb (PLA/PGA Copolymer) Prostheses for Medialization Laryngoplasty	Talk	The Voice Foundation 28th Annual Symposia	1999	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Growth Related Oncogene – Alpha Expression in Human Nasal Polyps	Talk	ARO 22nd Annual Meeting	1999	St. Petersburg, Florida
Diagnosis & Treatment of Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx	Talk	4thAnnual ENT Alumni Conference	1999	Farmington, Connecticut
The Anatomy of a Voice Evaluation: How we do it	Talk	4th Annual ENT Alumni Conference	1999	Farmington, Connecticut
Combined Approach to Benign Lesions of the Larynx	Talk	Connecticut State ENT Society	1998	Cromwell, Connecticut
The Use of PLA/PGA Copolymer as a Graft in Laryngotracheal Reconstructions	Talk	ASPO 13th Annual Meeting	1998	Palm Beach, Florida
Update on the Use of Botulinum Toxin in Spasmodic Dysphonia	Talk	Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter	1997	Farmington, Connecticut
Anatomy and Physiology of Voice Production	Talk	Hartt School of Music, Undergraduate majors program	1997	Hartford, Connecticut
Expression of Interferon Gamma in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	The Triologic Society Eastern Section Annual Meeting	1997
Expression of TGF-B I and II in Middle Ear Effusions	Talk	20th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting	1997
Expression of Interleukin 10 in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	20th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting	1997
Expression of Interleukin 10 in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	ARO 20th Annual Meeting	1997	St. Petersburg, Florida
Expression of Transforming Growth Factor Beta I and II in Middle Ear Effusions	Talk	ARO 20th Annual Meeting	1997	St. Petersburg, Florida
Expression of Interferon Gamma in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	Eastern Section of the Triological Society	1997	Boston, Massachusetts
Interferon Gamma Expression in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	ARO 19th Annual Meeting	1996	St. Petersburg, Florida
Clinical Assessment of Voice Disorders	Talk	Hartt School of Music	1996	Hartford, Connecticut
Care of the Professional Voice	Talk	Hartt School of Music	1996	Hartford, Connecticut
Spasmodic Dysphonia - Update	Talk	Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter	1996	Farmington, Connecticut
Interferon Gamma Expression in Nasal Polyposis	Talk	19th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting	1996
Ear, Nose & Throat Complications and Treatments in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidoses	Talk	National MPS Society	1996	Hartford, Connecticut
Audiometric Thresholds, Click-Evoked and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Ears with Ventilating Tubes	Poster	ARO 18th Annual Meeting	1995	St. Petersburg, Florida
Care of the Professional Voice	Talk	Hartt School of Music	1995	Hartford, Connecticut
Audiometric Thresholds, Click-Evoked and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Ears with Ventilating Tubes	Talk	18th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting	1995
Spasmodic Dysphonia	Talk	Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Conference	1995	Farmington, Connecticut
Topical Corticosteroid Treatment of Nasal/Sinus Disease Olfactory Loss	Talk	Association for Chemoreception Sciences 16th Annual Meeting	1994	Sarasota, Florida
Assessment and Surgical Management of Voice Disorders	Talk	Charlotte Hungerford Hospital	1994	Torrington, Connecticut
Care of the Professional Voice	Talk	Connecticut Chapter National Association of Teachers	1994	Farmington, Connecticut
Topical Corticosteroid Treatment of Nasal/Sinus Disease Olfactory Loss	Talk	Assoc for Chemoreception Sciences Annual Meeting in Chemical Senses	1994
Surgical Vocal Rehabilitation	Talk	Laryngectomee Workshop, University of Connecticut	1993	Storrs, Connecticut
Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in the Evaluation of Hearing in Premature Infants in the NICU	Talk	American Pediatric Society and Society of Pediatric Research	1992	Baltimore, Maryland
Otoacoustic Emissions in Newborns at Risk for Hearing Loss	Talk	American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society	1992	Palm Desert, California
Statistical Analyses of Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions of Healthy Newborns	Talk	ARO 15th Annual Meeting	1992	St. Petersburg, Florida
Perspectives on Otoacoustic Emissions Applications	Panel Discussion	Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association Meeting	1992	Cromwell, Connecticut
Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in the Evaluation of Hearing in Premature Infants in the NICU	Talk	Am Ped Society and Soc Ped Research	1992
Statistical Analysis of Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions of Healthy Newborns	Talk	15th Annual ARO Midwinter meeting	1992
Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Normal Neonatal Ears	Talk	AAO-HNS Annual Meeting	1990	San Diego, California

Title or Abstract

Type

Sponsor/Event

Date/Year

Location

Posterior Glottic Stenosis- Why does this keep happening and how can we stop it.

Lecture

2024

UConn Health Farmington CT

“The Microbiome of the Larynx in the Healthy and Diseased State” Samantha Frank MD, Ruwaa Samarrai MD, Dong-binh Tran PhD, Nehal Navali BS, George Weinstock PhD, Daniel Roberts MD PhD, Denis Lafreniere MD. Voice Foundation 50th Annual Symposia, Philadelphia PA. 6/4/2022.

Talk

The Voice Foundation Annual Symposium

2022

Philadelphia

“Complications of Tracheostomy and ETT Intubation.” National Association of Long-Term Care Hospitals, Spring Educational Meeting. Scottsdale Arizona April 21, 2022.

Talk

NALTCH Annual Meeting

2022

Scottsdale AZ

Safe Medical and Therapeutic Evaluation of Voice Patients During the COVID Pandemic.

Talk

Voice Foundation Annual Symposium

2021

Philadelphia/Virtual

Care of the Professional Voice

Lecture

CT ENT Society Fall 2020 Program

2020

Virtual

The Opioid Epidemic: How we Got Here, How we End it

Lecture

New England Otolaryngologic Society

2019

Waltham, Massachussets

Laryngeal Papillomatosis

Lecture

Otolaryngology Alumni conference

2018

Uconn Health

Pitch Perfect: Keeping Your Voice Healthy

Talk

UConn Health Discovery series

2016

Farmington, CT

The human voice: Anatomy, physiology & common conditions

Lecture

UConn Health-World Voice Day Symposium

2016

Farmington, CT

In Office ENT Procedures

Lecture

UCHC: Current Clinical Medicine

2016

Farmington, CT

Patient Satisfaction

Talk

AAO-HNS BOG Meeting

2015

Dallas, TX

Implications of ICD-10 on ENT Practice

Panel Discussion

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2013

Washington, DC

Narrow Band Imaging of Laryngeal Hyperkeratosis

Talk

Connecticut ENT Society Meeting

2013

Plantsville, Connecticut

Voice Rehabilitation after Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery

Talk

Otolaryngology Alumni Conference

2012

Farmington, Connecticut

Narrow Band Imaging in Vocal Cord Hyperkeratosis

Talk

The Voice Foundation 40th Annual Symposium

2011

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maintenance of Privileges: What our Residents can Teach us

Lecture

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2011

Alexandria, Virginia

The Model State ENT Society

Talk

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2010

Boston, Massachusetts

Laryngologic Applications of Botox

Talk

Otolaryngology Alumni Conference

2010

Farmington, Connecticut

The Aging Voice

Talk

World Voice Day Program, UCHC

2010

Farmington, Connecticut

Aerodigestive Applications of Botox

Talk

New England Otolaryngologic Society

2010

Boston, Massachusetts

Management of Presbyphonia

Talk

Connecticut ENT Society

2009

Plantsville, Connecticut

Care of the Professional Voice

Talk

World Voice Day Program

2009

Farmington, Connecticut

Laryngology for the Elderly Patient

Talk

New England Otolaryngology Society

2009

Boston, Massachusetts

Evaluation of Taste and Smell Disorders

Talk

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2008

Chicago, Illinois

Evaluation of Taste and Smell disorders

Lecture

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2007

Washington, DC

Botulinum Toxin use in ENT Laryngeal EMG

Talk

11th Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference

2007

Farmington, Connecticut

Outcomes and Cost Analysis of Maximum Medical Treatment of Laryngeal Granulomas

Talk

American Laryngeal Association

2006

Chicago, Illinois

Update on Disorders of Smell

Talk

10th Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference

2006

Farmington, Connecticut

Office Based Procedures of Larynx and Esophagus

Talk

Connecticut ENT Society Meeting

2006

Southington, Connecticut

Do Osteoporoses Treatments Cause Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Talk

Voice Foundation 33rd Annual Symposia

2004

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dynamic and Histologic Properties of the Rabbit Larynx after Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with PGA/PLA Copolymer

Talk

ASPO 19th Annual Meeting

2004

Phoenix, Arizona

Botox Applications for the Treatment of Essential Tremor

Talk

Essential Tremor Support Group of Western Massachusetts

2004

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Do Osteoporoses Treatments Cause Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Talk

The Voice Foundation 33rd Symposia

2004

Dynamic and Histologic Properties of the Rabbit Larynx after Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with PGA/PLLA Copolymer

Talk

ASPO Annual Meeting

2004

Taste and Smell Disorders

Talk

Mohegan Sun

2004

Uncasville, Connecticut

Difficult Sinus Case Presentations

Panel Discussion

Connecticut ENT Society Meeting

2004

Cromwell, Connecticut

Spasmodic Dysphonia Update

Talk

Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group CT Chapter

2003

Farmington, Connecticut

Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin

Talk

Discovery Series, University of Connecticut Health Center

2003

Farmington, Connecticut

Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Talk

Connecticut ENT Society Meeting

2003

New Haven, Connecticut

Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Outcomes for Individuals with Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motions, Irritable Larynx Syndrome and Chronic Cough: Using Guided Imagery as a Therapeutic Technique

Talk

The Voice Foundation 31st Annual Symposia

2002

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin

Talk

Medicine Update, University of Connecticut Health Center

2002

Farmington, Connecticut

Non-CA Tumors – Larynx

Talk

7th Annual ENT Alumni Conference

2002

Farmington, Connecticut

Malignant Mimickers of the Larynx

Talk

The Voice Foundation 31st Annual Symposia

2002

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Otolaryngologic Applications of Botulinum Toxin

Talk

Connecticut State Otolaryngologic Society

2001

Cromwell, Connecticut

Antibiotics – Current Recommendations for Sinusitis

Talk

6th Annual Alumni Conference, University of Connecticut Health Center

2001

Farmington, Connecticut

Otolaryngology Applications of Lactosorb

Talk

W. Lorenz, Inc.

2000

Jacksonville, Florida

Trauma to the Ear, Nose and Throat – Identification and Management

Talk

Head and Neck Trauma Conference – Health South

2000

Hartford, Connecticut

Evaluation and Management of Patients with Taste & Smell Disorders

Talk

New England Otolaryngological Society Meeting

2000

Boston, Massachusetts

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Talk

Dystonia Foundation North East Symposium

2000

Farmington, Connecticut

Spasmodic Dysphonia - Update

Talk

Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter

1999

Farmington, Connecticut

Allergy, Sinus Disease and the Sense of Smell

Talk

Meadows Music Theater

1999

Hartford, Connecticut

Combined Approach to Benign Lesions of the Larynx

Talk

4th Annual ENT Alumni Conference

1999

Farmington, Connecticut

Soft Tissue Response in the Rabbit Larynx following implantation of Lactosorb (PLA/PGA Copolymer) Prostheses for Medialization Laryngoplasty

Talk

The Voice Foundation 28th Annual Symposia

1999

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Growth Related Oncogene – Alpha Expression in Human Nasal Polyps

Talk

ARO 22nd Annual Meeting

1999

St. Petersburg, Florida

Diagnosis & Treatment of Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx

Talk

4thAnnual ENT Alumni Conference

1999

Farmington, Connecticut

The Anatomy of a Voice Evaluation: How we do it

Talk

4th Annual ENT Alumni Conference

1999

Farmington, Connecticut

Combined Approach to Benign Lesions of the Larynx

Talk

Connecticut State ENT Society

1998

Cromwell, Connecticut

The Use of PLA/PGA Copolymer as a Graft in Laryngotracheal Reconstructions

Talk

ASPO 13th Annual Meeting

1998

Palm Beach, Florida

Update on the Use of Botulinum Toxin in Spasmodic Dysphonia

Talk

Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter

1997

Farmington, Connecticut

Anatomy and Physiology of Voice Production

Talk

Hartt School of Music, Undergraduate majors program

1997

Hartford, Connecticut

Expression of Interferon Gamma in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

The Triologic Society Eastern Section Annual Meeting

1997

Expression of TGF-B I and II in Middle Ear Effusions

Talk

20th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting

1997

Expression of Interleukin 10 in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

20th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting

1997

Expression of Interleukin 10 in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

ARO 20th Annual Meeting

1997

St. Petersburg, Florida

Expression of Transforming Growth Factor Beta I and II in Middle Ear Effusions

Talk

ARO 20th Annual Meeting

1997

St. Petersburg, Florida

Expression of Interferon Gamma in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

Eastern Section of the Triological Society

1997

Boston, Massachusetts

Interferon Gamma Expression in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

ARO 19th Annual Meeting

1996

St. Petersburg, Florida

Clinical Assessment of Voice Disorders

Talk

Hartt School of Music

1996

Hartford, Connecticut

Care of the Professional Voice

Talk

Hartt School of Music

1996

Hartford, Connecticut

Spasmodic Dysphonia - Update

Talk

Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group, CT Chapter

1996

Farmington, Connecticut

Interferon Gamma Expression in Nasal Polyposis

Talk

19th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting

1996

Ear, Nose & Throat Complications and Treatments in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidoses

Talk

National MPS Society

1996

Hartford, Connecticut

Audiometric Thresholds, Click-Evoked and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Ears with Ventilating Tubes

Poster

ARO 18th Annual Meeting

1995

St. Petersburg, Florida

Care of the Professional Voice

Talk

Hartt School of Music

1995

Hartford, Connecticut

Audiometric Thresholds, Click-Evoked and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Ears with Ventilating Tubes

Talk

18th Annual ARO Midwinter Meeting

1995

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Talk

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Conference

1995

Farmington, Connecticut

Topical Corticosteroid Treatment of Nasal/Sinus Disease Olfactory Loss

Talk

Association for Chemoreception Sciences 16th Annual Meeting

1994

Sarasota, Florida

Assessment and Surgical Management of Voice Disorders

Talk

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

1994

Torrington, Connecticut

Care of the Professional Voice

Talk

Connecticut Chapter National Association of Teachers

1994

Farmington, Connecticut

Topical Corticosteroid Treatment of Nasal/Sinus Disease Olfactory Loss

Talk

Assoc for Chemoreception Sciences Annual Meeting in Chemical Senses

1994

Surgical Vocal Rehabilitation

Talk

Laryngectomee Workshop, University of Connecticut

1993

Storrs, Connecticut

Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in the Evaluation of Hearing in Premature Infants in the NICU

Talk

American Pediatric Society and Society of Pediatric Research

1992

Baltimore, Maryland

Otoacoustic Emissions in Newborns at Risk for Hearing Loss

Talk

American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society

1992

Palm Desert, California

Statistical Analyses of Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions of Healthy Newborns

Talk

ARO 15th Annual Meeting

1992

St. Petersburg, Florida

Perspectives on Otoacoustic Emissions Applications

Panel Discussion

Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association Meeting

1992

Cromwell, Connecticut

Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in the Evaluation of Hearing in Premature Infants in the NICU

Talk

Am Ped Society and Soc Ped Research

1992

Statistical Analysis of Distortion Product and Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions of Healthy Newborns

Talk

15th Annual ARO Midwinter meeting

1992

Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Normal Neonatal Ears

Talk

AAO-HNS Annual Meeting

1990

San Diego, California