Advances in Microvascular Reconstruction

Biography
Prof. Mark K. Wax, MD, is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. He serves as the Director of Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, and Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR). He has previously held the prestigious titles of President of the American Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, President of the American Association of Otolaryngologists, and Chair of the American Microvascular Committee.

Biography:
Dr. Andrés Bur is a head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgeon at the University of Kansas Medical Center, specializing in microvascular free tissue transfer and complex reconstruction for patients with advanced head and neck cancer. He co-directs the Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship and serves as Vice Chair of Technology and Innovation in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, where he leads digital health and surgical innovation initiatives. A nationally recognized researcher, Dr. Bur focuses on applying artificial intelligence to cancer care, with work supported by the National Cancer Institute and the Kansas Institute for Precision Medicine.

Biography:
Prof. Steve Cannady, MD, is Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Director of Microvascular Surgery and Education, Director of the Head and Neck Surgery Division, Safety Officer for the department, and Associate Vice‑Chair for Quality. He is also an active member of multiple university committees overseeing clinical operations and performance improvement initiatives.

Biography:
Prof. Mark K. Wax, MD, is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. He serves as the Director of Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, and Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR). He has previously held the prestigious titles of President of the American Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, President of the American Association of Otolaryngologists, and Chair of the American Microvascular Committee.

Biography:
Prof. Patrick J. Byrne, MD, is Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He is internationally recognized as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has previously served as Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Head and Neck Institute and Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and has led volunteer surgical teams worldwide, including providing care to children with facial deformities in Nicaragua.