Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Mike Toth Head and Neck Cancer Research Center
The Mike Toth Head and Neck Cancer Research Center is committed to creating better outcomes for head and neck cancer patients. Made possible by a gift from long-time friends of Mass. Eye and Ear, Michelle and Bob Atchinson, in honor of their friend, Mike Toth, our investigations primarily focus on the advancement of treatment for head and neck cancers, including cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, and thyroid and parathyroid glands.
About Us
With a large patient population and a sizable tumor bank, both of which are critical for testing potential new therapies, we are uniquely positioned to make a real impact in advancing head and neck cancer research. By introducing a new hub for collaboration, this center is building relationships in order to bring emerging cancer research strategies to head and neck cancer, which can ultimately expedite breakthroughs in treatment.
Some of our current ongoing projects include:
- ECOG-Phase II randomized trial of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery and post-operative radiation versus surgery and post-operative radiation for organ preservation of T3 and Y4a nasal and paranasal sinus SCC
- Assessment of quality of life and tongue ROM in oral cavity cancer patients six months after treatment
- Role of immunotherapy in head and neck cancer
- Adenoid cystic carcinomas pathology/tissue banking
- Near-infrared hybrid optical/x-ray CT for diagnosis and surveillance of superficial lymph nodes and neck cancer
- Functional status assessment for complication prediction and disposition planning following major otolaryngology-head and neck surgery procedures
- Assessment of molecular targets for head and neck cancer
Our Investigators
Our team is comprised of surgeons as well as PhD-trained scientists who are working together to combat head and neck cancer.
Leadership and Faculty
Director
Derrick T. Lin, MD, FACS
Associate Director
Lori J. Wirth, MD
Research Coordinator
Blyth Brochu, PA
MGH Cancer Center, Broad Institute, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Priscilla Brastianos, MD
MGH Cancer Center (Neuro-oncology)
Paul M. Busse, MD, PhD
MGH Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology)
Leif W. Elisen, MD, PhD
MGH Cancer Center (Hematology/Oncology)
William C. Faquin, MD, PhD
MGH (Pathology)
Saldano Ferrone, MD, PhD
MGH (Surgery), Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Daniel Haber, MD, PhD
MGH Cancer Center (Oncology)
Sara Pai, MD, PhD
MGH Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology)
David P. Ryan, MD
MGH Cancer Center (Hematology/Oncology)
MEE Faculty
Daniel G. Deschler, MD, FACS
Kevin S. Emerick, MD
Daniel L. Faden, MD
Jeremy D. Richmon, MD
Srinivas Vinod Saladi, PhD
Mark A. Varvares, MD, FACS
MGH Faculty
Paul Busse, MD, PhD (Radiology)
John Clark, MD (Hematology/Oncology)
Annie Chan, MD (Radiology)
Jong Park, MD (MGH Oncology)
