Event
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Departmental Grand Rounds
Thursday, April 16, 2026 17:30to19:00
Pediatrics- Research
Speaker:
Dr. Alessandra Cataldo Russomando,
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow, MCH
Title: "Reimagining Airway Implants: Sustained-Release Antimicrobial Stents for the Next Era of Pediatric Care"
Learning Objectives:
1.ÌýDescribe the design and mechanism of sustained-release varnish (SRV) technology for antimicrobial delivery in sinonasal stents, including its impact on bacterial growth and biofilm formation.
2.ÌýInterpret the in vitro evidence demonstrating prolonged antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
3.ÌýExplore potential clinical applications and future directions.
Location:ÌýMUHC (RVH) SITE - Room Block ES1.1129