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Who we are

IANOS was born from the vision of a group of pioneers including Otolaryngologists and Neurologists focused on the connection between the brain and peripheral organs.

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We aim to become a reference point to raise awareness within the medical and scientific landscape regarding how neurology and otolaryngology must be approached as interconnected branches.

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Our main goal is to reunite what has been separated—for obvious needs of medical progress—and to consider the integration (bridge) between the periphery and the center to improve patient diagnosis and care. We bridge the gap between these fields.

Founders

• Professor Arianna Di Stadio - Neuro-Otolaryngologist - Link University of Rome

• Professor Carlo Caltagirone - Neurologist - Scientific Director IRCCS Santa Lucia of Rome

• Professor Marco De Vincentiis - Otolaryngologist - La Sapienza University of Rome

• Dr. Beatrice Viti - Neurologist - San Marino Hospital

• Professor Giampiero Neri - Otolaryngologist - University of Chieti

• Dr. Marta Altieri - Neurologist - La Sapienza University of Rome

• Professor Massimo Ralli - Otolaryngologist - Unicamillus Rome

• Dr. Luca D'Ascanio - Otolaryngologist - AORMN

• Professor Claudia Celletti - Physiatrist - Link University of Rome

• Professor Diego Kaski - Neurologist and Neurotologist - UCL Queen Square, London, UK

• Dr. Nehzat Kooki - Audiologist and Researcher - UCL Queen Square Neurology, London, UK

• Professor Michael Brenner - Otolaryngologist - Michigan University, USA

• Dr. Marcello Cherchi - Neurologist and Neurotologist - Chicago Med Hospital, Chicago, USA

• Professor Elliot Frohman - Neurologist, Neuro-ophthalmologist and Neuro-immunologist - Stanford University, Palo Alto, USA

• Professor Evanthia Bernitsas - Neurologist - Creighton University, Omaha, USA

• Professor Biannca Weinstock-Guttman - Neurologist - University of Buffalo, Buffalo, USA

The International Academy of Neuro-Otolaryngology and Sensory Disorders (IANOS) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary scientific organization dedicated to advancing the integration of neurology, otolaryngology, and sensory sciences. Its mission is to promote scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and innovation to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders affecting hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, movement, and other sensory functions.

IANOS aims to:
• Build an international multidisciplinary network of physicians, scientists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and public and private institutions working in neuro-otolaryngology and sensory disorders.
• Advance scientific research and professional development by supporting basic, translational, and clinical research, promoting knowledge exchange, and providing high-quality educational and training opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide.
• Promote interdisciplinary research initiatives that bridge neurology, otolaryngology, sensory neuroscience, rehabilitation, engineering, and biotechnology, facilitating collaborative projects and competitive research funding.
• Foster innovation through collaboration with industry, encouraging the development and implementation of novel diagnostic technologies, rehabilitation strategies, pharmacological therapies, and medical devices for sensory disorders.
• Engage with non-profit organizations and patient advocacy groups to improve accessibility, public awareness, and the societal impact of advances in neuro-otolaryngology and sensory medicine.
• Disseminate scientific knowledge by promoting educational activities, scientific communication, and public outreach aimed at increasing awareness of neuro-otolaryngology, sensory disorders, and technological innovation in healthcare.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines and consensus statements in collaboration with scientific societies and institutional partners to promote best practices in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of neurological and sensory disorders.
• Support health policy, scientific advocacy, and public engagement by promoting initiatives that strengthen interdisciplinary care, improve healthcare policies, and enhance the quality of life of individuals affected by neurological and sensory disorders.

IANOS is committed to advancing the emerging field of Neuro-Otolaryngology by connecting neuroscience, otolaryngology, sensory medicine, rehabilitation, and technology. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and innovation, the Academy seeks to accelerate scientific discovery and translate research into improved patient care worldwide.

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