Tiny spaces, huge impact: Managing inner ear disease

About Professor Philip Bird's research

Phil is an otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon) with subspecialty expertise in otology, neurotology, and lateral skull base surgery.

A senior surgeon and founding member of the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme, he has extensive experience in all aspects of cochlear implantation. His research focuses on cochlear implant surgery, outcomes, and equity of access, as well as the delivery of therapeutic substances from the middle ear to the inner ear.

Phil established the first human model of corticosteroid pharmacokinetics in the inner ear and is actively involved in a multi-institution collaboration of scientists, engineers, and clinicians exploring innovative approaches to inner ear investigation and drug delivery via the round window membrane.

Passionate about teaching, Phil provides ENT education at all levels – from fourth-year undergraduate students to surgeons completing advanced otology fellowships. He has coordinated undergraduate ENT teaching in Christchurch since 2000.

Livestream

This event will be livestreamed, from 5:25pm, Tuesday, 22 June, at the link below:

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