Research Faculty

Since the LSU Department of Otolaryngology was established in 1931, it has maintained a steadfast commitment to education, patient care, research, and community service. Our pledge to conduct groundbreaking research at state-of-the-art facilities and labs is bolstered by the drive of our devoted research faculty.

Leslie Son, PhD Academic Research Director Resident Research

Rohan Walvekar, MD Professor and Vice Chair Busso/Walvekar Lab Medical Innovation Design Studio

Michael Dunham, MD Professor & Director of Pediatric ENT Medical Innovation Design Studio

Hamilton Farris, PhD Associate Professor Farris Lab

Carlos Busso, PhD Research Associate Busso/Walvekar Lab

Melda Kunduk, PhD Adjunct Professor Kunduk Lab

Jennifer Lentz, PhD Associate Professor Jennifer J. Lentz Laboratory for Usher Syndrome Research

Takeshi Ikuma, PhD Research Instructor Kunduk Lab

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