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Varun Goyal, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
BioDr. Varun Goyal is a Postdoctoral Scholar in Otolaryngology at Stanford University, applying his expertise in nonlinear systems, biomechanics, acoustics, and vibrations to advance the understanding of hearing. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he worked at the intersection of mechanics and biological systems to develop computational frameworks for mechanosensory transduction in mammalian ears, with a particular focus on inner-ear hair bundles.
His background spans structural and fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and control systems, with a strong emphasis on applying these techniques to problems in ear physiology. Dr. Goyal also conducted research at the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE) during his bachelor's and master’s studies at IIT Madras, where he designed multifunctional acoustic waveguides for ultrasonic energy transmission and temperature sensing.
He has led and contributed to high-impact R&D projects across leading academic institutions, including RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Nagaoka University of Technology in Japan, as well as industry partners such as Mondelez International and Plasma Giken Co., Ltd. in Japan. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to understanding how complex systems operate, Dr. Goyal's work integrates theory, computation, and experiment to address fundamental questions in auditory biomechanics. -
Stefan Heller, PhD, MS
Edward C. and Amy H. Sewall Professor in the School of Medicine and Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsOur research focuses on the inner ear, from its earliest manifestation as one of the cranial placodes until it has developed into a mature and functioning organ. We are interested in how the sensory epithelia of the inner ear that harbor the sensory hair cells develop, how the cells mature, and how these epithelia respond to toxic insults. The overarching goal of this research is to find ways to regenerate lost sensory hair cells in mammals.
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Katie Hohenberger, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
BioDr. Katie Hohenberger is a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hohenberger specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions that affect the head and neck, with a focus on benign (noncancerous) and cancerous thyroid and parathyroid disorders. She offers comprehensive care for endocrine conditions, which includes in-office ultrasounds, biopsies, ablation procedures, and surgical treatments.
Dr. Hohenberger’s research is focused on the management of head and neck cancers and thyroid nodules. She also studies techniques for improving outcomes in head and neck surgery.
Dr. Hohenberger has published her research in several peer-reviewed journals, including Oral Oncology, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and Annals of Surgical Oncology. She has also presented to her peers at regional and national meetings, including annual meetings of the American Thyroid Association and the Society for Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Hohenberger is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, and the American Thyroid Association. -
Chris Holsinger, MD, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS)
Master of Liberal Arts Student, admitted Autumn 2024Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Holsinger’s surgical practice focuses on the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and head and neck.
His areas of clinical interest include endoscopic head and neck surgery, including robotic thyroidectomy, transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery, as well as time-honoured approaches of conservation laryngeal surgery, supracricoid partial laryngectomy. -
Peter H. Hwang, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery
Current Research and Scholarly Interests- Clinical outcomes in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery
- Development of innovative medical devices for treatment of sinus disorders
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Robert K. Jackler, MD
Edward C. and Amy H. Sewall Professor, Emeritus
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsSince the early 2000s, study of tobacco industry marketing has become my primary field of research. Motivated by the lack of a comprehensive and well-organized compendium of tobacco advertisements, and the relative paucity of scholarly research analyzing the marketing practices of the industry, I chose to focus my research on advertising. The overarching purpose of my research has been to reveal the behavior of the tobacco industry in recruiting and retaining its consumers with the goal of infor
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Marie E. Jetté, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
BioDr. Marie Jetté is a clinician-scientist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a speech-language pathologist specializing in the behavioral assessment and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders, with particular expertise in refractory chronic cough, and gender-affirming voice care. Dr. Jetté joined the Stanford faculty in September 2026 after serving on the faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
Dr. Jetté graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, with a bachelor's degree in linguistics and speech science in 2003. She earned her master's degree in speech-language pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts in 2006. Following her clinical graduate training, she completed a clinical fellowship specializing in voice disorders at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation in 2007. She subsequently earned her PhD in communication science and disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015.
Dr. Jetté's clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and behavioral treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. She works collaboratively with laryngologists, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with complex laryngeal conditions. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized, evidence-based behavioral interventions to improve vocal function, reduce symptom burden, and enhance patients' quality of life.
As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Jetté conducts clinical and translational research focused on understanding the physiological, sensory, and behavioral mechanisms underlying voice and upper airway disorders. She is a principal investigator of a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded, multisite clinical trial investigating the mechanisms of change associated with behavioral cough suppression treatment for refractory chronic cough. Her research integrates behavioral interventions, objective physiological measures, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying treatment response. Her overarching research goal is to advance the understanding of laryngeal function and develop more effective, individualized treatments for patients with voice and upper airway disorders.
Dr. Jetté is actively involved in scientific publishing, professional education, and service to the fields of speech-language pathology and laryngology. She has served on numerous committees for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and as a board member of the Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, the Journal of Voice, and PLOS ONE. She has served as a co-chair of the Fall Voice conference three times, including as Overall Program Chair in 2026. Dr. Jetté has also reviewed career development awards for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), served as a site visitor for the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), and organized large-scale educational workshops to train speech-language pathologists in gender-affirming voice care. She is also committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists and academic leaders, actively mentoring doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty through ASHA-sponsored mentoring programs. -
Nancy Jiang, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
BioDr. Jiang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained laryngologist with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Laryngology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Jiang completed a fellowship in laryngology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Jiang specializes in helping patients with all conditions affecting the throat and neck, including vocal cord disorders, hoarseness, chronic cough, and swallowing difficulties. She is skilled at treating even the most complex conditions using the latest techniques and advanced technology. Offering surgical and nonsurgical treatments, Dr. Jiang is passionate about tailoring each care plan to meet the needs of her patients.
Her research interests include outcomes in vocal fold paralysis caused by intubation and from unknown causes (idiopathic). She also studies practice patterns of otolaryngologists in the United States. She has evaluated the effectiveness of in-person versus telemedicine care in otolaryngology and the disparities in speech therapy for voice disorders among English-speaking and non-English-speaking patients. Dr. Jiang has also explored how using a digital otoscope can reduce the use of antibiotics in children with ear infections.
Dr. Jiang’s articles have appeared in many peer-reviewed publications, including Laryngoscope, Otology and Neurotology, and American Journal of Otolaryngology. She edited a chapter on gross and radiographic anatomy in Anesthesiology and Otolaryngology. She has also reviewed articles for Laryngoscope and Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.
Dr. Jiang has presented her research findings in the United States and Canada. She has been invited to speak at dozens of conferences about a range of topics affecting the ears, nose, and throat. She has served as principal investigator on many studies, including how using artificial intelligence can improve patient care and how to reduce opioid use following otolaryngology surgery.
Dr. Jiang is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the Society of University Otolaryngologists, and the American Broncho-Esophagological Association.
