At Mass. Eye and Ear, we pride ourselves on the strong role that research plays in supporting and enhancing the clinical care provided to our patients. Being a part of this hospital uniquely positions us to transform the way patients are treated through our research efforts that are focused on understanding the mechanisms of chronic sinus disease and investigating our sense of smell.

Research Summary
Our investigators seek to better understand sinus and nasal disorders in order to develop new therapies and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions. Ongoing research in this area covers a broad range of basic science, translational, and clinical research. Investigators focus on common conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyp disease, taste and smell loss, tumors of the nose and sinuses, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Select research projects include:

The mechanisms of chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps 
Epithelial immunity
The physiology and mechanism of olfactory deficits 
New techniques in odor therapy to treat nerve damage
Novel drug delivery devices 
Drug eluting stents and polymers
Many clinical projects are performed as collaborative efforts with many investigators.

Our Investigators
Our team of investigators understand the strong role that research plays in supporting and enhancing the clinical care provided to our patients.