Presentation: ASPV at 10 Years, 20 Years, and Beyond: Imagining Future Program Topics
This session will reflect on the evolution of the Art and Science of the Performing Voice (ASPV) Conference as a reflection of the field —where we are now, and where we envision the future will take us. It will explore the challenges our field has faced in advancing scientific integration and discuss the reasons behind these shortcomings. Laryngology has fought hard to gain recognition and demystify the work we do, building a strong foundation of identity. However, the next step requires meaningful change to propel the field forward. What should it look like? What will it look like? Audience participation appreciated!
Panel: Title TBD
This panel description will be released in the coming weeks.
Al Merati, MD
Albert Merati, M.D., is a surgeon and chief of Laryngology at UW Medicine's Head and Neck Surgery Center.
Dr. Merati believes the secret to caring for the patient is caring about the patient. He has a long association with UW Medical Center, and actually had his tonsils removed at the UW as a child.
Dr. Merati earned his M.D. at the UW. He has clinical expertise in office-based and operative laryngology, including complex airway, voice and swallowing. This includes vocal fold paralysis, surgery for dysphagia/aspiration (including Zenker's), and endoscopic and open surgery for airway stenosis and laryngeal cancer.
Dr. Merati's research has related to the better understanding the dominant clinical issues facing patients, including diagnostic testing and treatment of vocal fold paralysis, surgical management of airway stenosis, the impact of reflux on laryngeal disorders and tracheotomy complications.
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Merati has no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Merati is a member of the conference planning committee. He has no other non-financial relationships to disclose.