LEE M. AKST, M.D. Business Address:

Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, 6th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21287 Phone: 410-955-1654 Johns Hopkins Voice Center at GBMC 6569 N. Charles Street Physicians Pavilion West, Suite 402 Baltimore, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-849-2087 Professional Appointments 2010Johns Hopkins Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Baltimore, MD Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Director, Johns Hopkins Voice Center 2006-2010 Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Chicago, IL Assistant Professor, Stritch School of Medicine Director, Loyola Center for Voice and Esophageal Disorders 2006-2010 Edward Hines VA Hospital, Division of Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology Hines, IL Physician, Surgery Service Line 2005-2006 Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation Boston, MA Assistant in Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery Instructor, Harvard Medical School

Education and Training 2005-2006 Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation, Boston, MA Fellowship with Dr. Steven Zeitels, completed June 2006 Assistant in Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery Instructor, Harvard Medical School 2000-2005 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, completed June 2005 Chief Resident, July 2004-June 2005 1999-2000 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH Internship in General Surgery, completed June 2000 1995-1999 Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT M.D., Thesis: Endothelial Activation and Vascular Remodeling, May 1999 1991-1995 Yale University, New Haven, CT B.A., Political Science with Concentration in International Relations, Distinction in the Major, Summa Cum Laude, May 1995

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Licensure Maryland, License D70154

Certification Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology

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Loyola University Research Funding Committee, Internal award for New Investigator Grant as Principal Investigator. Drs. Kathryn Jones, Eileen Foecking, and Todd Brown coinvestigators. “Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: Use of Androgens as a Pre-clinical Method of Treatment” Shiley-Nellcor Resident Research Award from the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery, for the most highly rated CORE grant application, “T-lymphocyte Response to HER2neu in Head and Neck Tumors” Research Protocol Committee Grant from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, “Selective Laryngeal Reinnervation”

Co-Investigator, Collaborator Funding 2013 (Pending). “Understanding and Improving Dysphagia after Mechanical Ventilation”. National Institutes of Health K-23 Award, submitted. Principal Investigator: Dr. Martin Brodsky. Role: Collaborator. Percent effort: 0%

Honors and Awards 2003 1998 1995 1992

Northeastern Ohio Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Society, Resident Research Competition, 2nd place award Lifeline Fellowship from the American Society of Vascular Surgery Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University Joseph S. Silber Student Fellowship from the American Cancer Society

Memberships American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery American Broncho-Esophagological Association American Laryngological Association Society of University Otolaryngologists Voice Foundation The Triological Society, post-graduate member

Positions Chicago Chapter of the Voice Foundation Vice-President, Founding Member American Broncho-Esophagological Association Member, Audit Committee American Broncho-Esophagological Association Moderator, Scientific Session

1999 – present 2008 – present 2009 – present 2007 – 2009 2007 – 2009 2007 – 2009

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Course Instructor and Invited Presentations 1. Course Faculty and Workshop Instructor, rigid endoscopy station, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Management of the Difficult Airway Course, Cleveland, Ohio. Course director Andrew Zura MD, April 12-13, 2003. 2. Career Options After Residency: The Nuts and Bolts. Powell-Davis AM, Lee J, Puscas L, Lindsay FW, Krishna PD, Akst LM. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery miniseminar, Orlando, Florida, September 22, 2003. 3. Fiber-Based Laser Soft-Tissue Effects: Mammalian Model. Office-Based Laser Laryngeal Surgery, Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation, Massachusetts General Hospital. Course directors Steven Zeitels MD and James Burns MD, October 27, 2006. 4. State-of-the-Art Laryngeal Surgery in the Office and Operating Room. Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses, Chicago Chapter. Invited speaker, Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 2006. 5. Vocal Cord Medialization Today. Otolaryngology Update 2006: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, November 26, 2006. 6. Transnasal Esophagoscopy. Otolaryngology Update 2006: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, November 26, 2006. 7. Office Laryngeal Surgery. Otolaryngology Update 2006: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, November 26, 2006. 8. Advanced Microlaryngeal Surgery. Otolaryngology Update 2006: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, November 26, 2006. 9. Diseases with Hoarseness and Dysphagia. Unusual Causes of Common Head and Neck Symptoms, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Course directors John P. Leonetti MD and Sam J. Marzo MD, March 3, 2007. 10. Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility Panel. Great Lakes Update in Otolaryngology, Wisconsin Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in conjunction with the Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society. Panel director Timothy M. McCulloch MD, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, October 14, 2007. 11. State-of-the-Art Laryngeal Surgery in the Office and Operating Room. Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses, Chicago Chapter. Invited speaker, Chicago, Illinois, November 10, 2007. 12. Transnasal Esophagoscopy: Introduction to Indications, Technique, and Findings. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society. Chicago, Illinois, invited speaker, December 3, 2007. 13. Reflux Management and Voice Disorders: How I Do It. 10th Biennial Phonosurgery Symposium, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Course Directors Diane Bless PhD, Seth Dailey MD, Charles Ford MD, Timothy McCulloch MD, and Susan Thibeault PhD, July 12, 2008.

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14. Microlaryngeal Surgery Workshop Instructor. 10th Biennial Phonosurgery Symposium, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Course Directors Diane Bless PhD, Seth Dailey MD, Charles Ford MD, Timothy McCulloch MD, and Susan Thibeault PhD, July 12, 2008. 15. Office Injection for Glottal Insufficiency and Paralysis. Office-Based Procedures in Laryngology and Esophagology: Course and Workshop, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Course director Lee M. Akst, MD, September 20, 2008. 16. Transnasal Esophagoscopy. Office-Based Procedures in Laryngology and Esophagology: Course and Workshop, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Course director Lee M. Akst, MD, September 20, 2008. 17. Surgical Management of Early Glottic Cancer. Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds, invited lecture, February 6, 2009. 18. Laryngology Update. Innovations in Otolaryngology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Course directors John P. Leonetti MD and Sam J. Marzo MD, March 14, 2009. 19. Innovations in Laryngology. Johns Hopkins Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture May 18, 2009. 20. Early Glottic Cancer. Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, invited lecture, February 1, 2010. 21. Otolaryngic Management of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Role of pH Probes. GI-mediated Disease for the Otolaryngologist, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Master’s Course, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Course directors Sandra Lin MD and Michael Parker MD, March 12, 2010. 22. Transnasal Esophagoscopy 1: Indications and Techniques. GI-mediated Disease for the Otolaryngologist, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Master’s Course, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Course directors Sandra Lin MD and Michael Parker MD, March 13, 2010. 23. Transnasal Esophagoscopy 2: Findings. GI-mediated Disease for the Otolaryngologist, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Master’s Course, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Course directors Sandra Lin MD and Michael Parker MD, March 13, 2010. 24. Innovations in Office Laryngology. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture March 19, 2010. 25. Principles of Phonosurgery. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance Jr. Center Stroboscopy Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture, May 14, 2010. 26. Pediatric Voice, Breathing, and Quality of Life. Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, invited lecture, October 14, 2010. 27. Dysphonia and Dysphagia. Suburban Hospital Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, invited lecture, Chevy Chase, Maryland, October 22, 2010. 28. Otolaryngologic Approaches to Reflux. 36th Annual Topics in Gastroenterology and Hepato-Biliary Update Conference, Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology, Baltimore, Maryland. Course director Anthony Kalloo, MD, invited lecture, November 10, 2010.

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29. Office-Based Procedures in Laryngology. Otolaryngology Update 2010: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, invited lecture, November 28, 2010. 30. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Otolaryngology Update 2010: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, invited lecture, November 28, 2010. 31. Operative Laryngeal Surgery. Otolaryngology Update 2010: “How I Do It”, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Orlando, Florida. Course director James Stankiewicz MD, invited lecture, November 28, 2010. 32. Office-Based Laryngology. Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses, Maryland/DC Chapter, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture, February 9, 2011. 33. Pharyngeal pH Probes and Reflux. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance Jr. Center Stroboscopy Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture, March 11, 2011. 34. Rehabilitation of the Singing Voice: Medical and Surgical Perspectives. Maryland Speech Hearing Association, Baltimore, Maryland, April 1, 2011. 35. Principles of Stroboscopy and Evaluation of Dysphonia. Maryland Speech Hearing Association, Baltimore, Maryland, April 1, 2011. 36. Evolution of Contemporary Technique: Laryngology in the OR. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 8, 2011. 37. General Principles of Microlaryngeal Surgery. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 8, 2011. 38. Advanced Phonosurgery: Laser Techniques. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 8, 2011. 39. Medications and the Voice: An Overall Review. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 8, 2011. 40. Pulsed Laser Use in the Office. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 9, 2011. 41. Vocal Fold Injection: Techniques and Injectables. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 9, 2011. 42. Pharyngeal pH Probe. Office-Based & Operative Laryngology for Otolaryngologists and Speech Pathologists, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, April 9, 2011.

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43. Laryngeal Complications of Intubation. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance Jr. Center Stroboscopy Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture, September 9, 2011. 44. Laryngeal Complications of Intubation: The OHNS Perspective. Society for Airway Management, Scottsdale, Arizona. Program Chair, Lauren Berkow, MD. September 17, 2011. 45. Office-Based Procedures: Collaboration between Otolaryngologists and Speech Language Pathologists. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance Jr. Center Stroboscopy Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, invited lecture, November 11, 2011. 46. Office-Based Procedures: Collaboration between Otolaryngologists and Speech Language Pathologists. American Speech-Hearing Association National Meeting, San Diego, California, November 19, 2011. 47. Laryngologic Approach to Reflux Care. Georgetown University, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Washington, DC invited lecture, January 5, 2012. 48. Larynx and Voice Disorders. ENT for the PA-C, joint presentation of American Academy of Physician Assistants, The American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Foundation, and The Society of PAs in Otolaryngology, Arlington, Virginia, April 14, 2012. 49. Interpreting Stroboscopy: Analysis and Clinical Challenges. Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, June 29, 2012. 50. Hands-On Scope Training. Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, June 29, 2012. 51. RRP 2012: From OR to Office, Benchtop, and Beyond. Instruction Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, Washington DC, September 12, 2012. 52. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: An ENT Perspective. 38th Annual Topics in Gastroenterology Course, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, Maryland, November 8, 2012. 53. The Multidisciplinary Voice Center: Opportunities & Challenges. Akst LM, Dailey S, Hapner E, Johns M, Starmer H, Thibeault S. American Speech-Hearing Association National Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 2012. 54. Vocal Cord Function and Dysfunction. Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center Grand Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland, May 3, 2013. 55. Interpreting Stroboscopy: Analysis and Clinical Challenges. Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, June 28, 2013. 56. June 28, 2013. Panel: Case Studies with Interpretation including Clinical Challenges. Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland. 57. Hands-On Scope Training. Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice, Baltimore, Maryland. Course Directors Lee Akst, Kenneth Fletcher, and Barbara Messing, June 28, 2013. 58. Approaches to Dysphonia. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Otolaryngology, Cleveland, Ohio. July 5, 2013.

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59. Pains in the Neck: Treating Globus Pharyngeus. Instruction Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, anticipated October 2, 2013.

Invited Community Presentations 1. The Performing Voice. Loyola University Chicago (Undergraduate) Department of Fine and Performing Arts. March 18, 2008. 2. Voice and Swallowing in Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois Annual Meeting. April 26, 2009. 3. Use and Care of the Voice. Chicago Chapter of the Voice Foundation. August 29, 2009. 4. Vocal Hygiene for Music Educators. Prince George’s County Public Schools forum. June 18, 2010. 5. Care of the Singing Voice. First Baptist Church of Glenarden. July 10, 2011. 6. Singer’s Health Symposium: Introduction to Vocal Physiology. Peabody Conservatory. October 17, 2010. 7. Singer’s Health Symposium: Medical and Surgical Evaluation of Voice Disorders. Peabody Conservatory. October 17, 2010. 8. Keeping Your Voice Healthy. Suburban Hospital Community Health Seminar. November 3, 2010. 9. Saving Your Voice. A Woman’s Journey, Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Annual Women’s Health Conference. November 20, 2010. 10. World Voice Day: Johns Hopkins Lunch and Learn. Johns Hopkins Hospital. April 15, 2011. 11. Voice Care for Singers. Morgan State University. September 6, 2012.

Johns Hopkins Resident Education Director, Laryngology portion of the Laryngology/Sino-Nasal Rotation Mentor to resident Alexander Hillel, March 2010 until his graduation June 2011 Mentor to resident Simon Best, March 2010 until his graduation June 2011 Mentor to resident Christopher Roxbury, July 2012 - present Resident Didactics: 1. Otolaryngology, Mock Oral Board examinations, March 23, 2010 2. Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Dysphonia and Laryngeal Cases Part I, May 10, 2010 3. Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Laryngeal Cases Part II, May 20, 2010 4. Multidisciplinary Airway Course, Direct Laryngoscopy, May 27, 2010 5. Anesthesiology, Laryngeal Anatomy cadaver dissection and teaching, October 7, 2010 6. Multidisciplinary Airway Course, Direct Laryngoscopy, February 3, 2011 7. Otolaryngology, Mock Oral Board examinations, March 21, 2011 8. Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, June 6, 2011 9. Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion; Dysphagia, June 20, 2011 10. Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Laryngology In-Service Review, June 27, 2011

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Otolaryngology, Mannequin Airway Course, Laryngoscopy Boot Camp, July 7, 2011 Anesthesiology, Laryngeal Anatomy cadaver dissection and teaching, December 1, 2011 Otolaryngology, Mock Oral Board examinations, March 5, 2012 Otolaryngology, Mannequin Airway Course, Direct Laryngoscopy Boot Camp, July 5, 2012 Otolaryngology, Mannequin Airway Course, Flexible Laryngoscopy Boot Camp, July 26, 2012 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Principles of Stroboscopy I, September 27, 2012 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Principles of Stroboscopy II, October 25, 2012 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Principles of Stroboscopy III, December 6, 2012 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion, December 10, 2012 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Stroboscopy Review, January 24, 2013 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Stroboscopy Review, March 7, 2013 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Stroboscopy Review, April 25, 2013 Otolaryngology, Resident didactic, Stroboscopy Review, May 23, 2013 Otolaryngology, Mannequin Airway Course, Direct Laryngoscopy Boot Camp, July 11, 2013. Otolaryngology, Mannequin Airway Course, Flexible Laryngoscopy Boot Camp, anticipated August 5, 2013

Organizational Activities Director, Division of Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology, Department of Otolaryngology Otolaryngology, ACGME Committee Otolaryngology, Resident Education Committee Otolaryngology, Member EPIC Task Force Otolaryngology, Surgical Subspecialty Residency Re-Design Committee

2010 – 2010 – 2010 – 2011 – 2012 – 2012

Publications 1. Veigl ML, Donover SP, Anderson RD, Akst L, Sedwick CE, Sedwick WD. The Effect of Isopropyl-betaD-thiogalactopyransoid Induction of the Lac Operon on the Specificity of Spontaneous and Doxirubicininduced Mutations in Escherichia coli. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 26(1):16-25, 1995. 2. Akst LM, Smolinski SE, Maragh MR, Salami S, Gokur O, Vinneau L, Friedman AF. Different Patterns of Cadaver Heart Utilization in Two Similar OPO’s. Transplantation Proceedings 29(8):3394-3396, December 1997. 3. Conte MS, VanMeter G, Akst LM, Clemons T, Kashgarian M, Bender JR. Endothelial Cell Seeding Influences Lesion Development Following Arterial Injury in the Cholesterol-Fed Rabbit. Cardiovascular Research 53(2):502-511, February 2002. 4. Eliachar I, Chan J, Akst L. New Approaches to the Management of Subglottic Stenosis in Wegener’s Granulomatosis. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 69 (Suppl 2):SII-149 - SII-151, 2002. 5. Eliachar I, Akst LM, Eliashar R. Unaided Speech in Tube-free Tracheostomy: The Supplementary Sling Procedure. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 127:213-220, September 2002. 6. Hoffman GS, Thomas-Golbanov CK, Chan J, Akst LM, Eliachar I. Treatment of Subglottic Stenosis, due to Wegener's Granulomatosis, with Intralesional Corticosteroids and Dilation. Journal of Rheumatology 30(5):1017-1021, May 2003.

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7. Akst LM, Lee W, Discolo C, Knott D, Younes A, Koltai PJ. A Stepped Dose Protocol for Intralesional Cidofovir in Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 129:841-846, August 2003. 8. Akst LM, Thompson DL. Larygneal Amyloidosis: Pathologic Review. Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal 82:844-845, November 2003. 9. Akst LM, Siemionow M, Dan O, Izycki D, Strome M. Induction of Tolerance in a Rat Model of Larygneal Transplantation. Transplantation 76(12):1763-1766, December 2003. 10. Akst LM, Dipasquale B, Berho M, Greene D, Roberts J. Dirofilarial Infection Presenting as a Facial Mass: Case Report of an Emerging Zoonosis. American Journal of Otolaryngology 25(2):134-137, March-April 2004. 11. Akst LM, Discolo C, Dipasquale B, Greene D, Roberts J. Metastatic Seminoma with Cervical Lymphadenopathy as the Initial Manifestation. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal 83(5):356-359, May 2004. 12. Chan J, Akst LM, Eliachar I. The Roles of the Anterior Tonsillar Pillars and Prior Tonsillectomy on Sleep Disordered Breathing. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal 83(6):408-413, June 2004. 13. Akst LM, Eliachar I. Long-Term Tube-Free (Permanent) Tracheostomy in Morbidly Obese Patients. Letter to the Editor. Laryngoscope 114(8):1511-1512, August 2004. 14. Akst LM, Chan J, Elson P, Saxton J, Adelstein D, Strome M. Functional Outcomes following Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 131(6):950-957, December 2004. 15. Akst LM, Albani BJ, Strome M. Subacute Infratemporal Fossa Cellulitis with Subsequent Abscess Formation in an Immunocompromised Patient. American Journal of Otolaryngology 26(1):35-38, January-February 2005. 16. Discolo CM, Akst LM, Schlossberg L, Greene D. Anterior Cranial Fossa Glioblastoma with Sleep Apnea as the Initial Manifestation. American Journal of Otolaryngology 26(5):327-329, September-October 2005. 17. Akst LM, Weber PC. Facial Nerve Management in Cochlear Implant Surgery. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 16(2):78-81, June 2005. 18. Milstein CF, Akst LM, Hicks DM, Abelson TI, Strome M. Long-term Effects of Micronized Alloderm Injection for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis. Laryngoscope 115(9):1691-1696, September 2005. 19. Akst LM, Dan O, Strome M. The Effect of Donor-Specific Transfusion upon Rejection in a Rat Model of Larygneal Transplantation. American Journal of Otolaryngology 27(1):13-17, January-February 2006. 20. Shipchandler TZ, Akst LM, Greene D, Henry M. Spindle Cell Lipoma: Pathology Quiz. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 132:221-223, February 2006. 21. Lott D, Akst LM, Greene D, Roberts J. T-cell Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Appearance of Large Basal Cell Carcinoma: Clinical Photograph. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 135:170-171, July 2006.

Lee M. Akst 10 22. Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Burns JA, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Pulsed Angiolytic Laser Treatment of Ectasias and Varices in Singers. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 115:571580, August 2006. 23. Lee WT, Akst LM, Adelstein DJ, Saxton JP, Wood BG, Strome M, Esclamado RM. Risk Factors for Hypopharyngeal/Upper Esophageal Stricture Formation after Concurrent Chemoradiation. Head and Neck 28:808-812, September 2006. 24. Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Burns JA, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Office-Based 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Treatment of Glottal Papillomatosis and Dysplasia. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 115:679-685, September 2006. 25. Kobler JB, Rosen DI, Burns JA, Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Zeitels SM, Hillman RE. Validation of a Flexible Laryngeal Endoscope with Calibrated Sizing Function by Comparison to Intraoperative Measurements. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 115:733-740, October 2006. 26. Chung BJ, Akst LM, Koltai PJ. 3.5 Year Follow-up of Intralesional Cidofovir Protocol for Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 70:19111917, November 2006. 27. Zeitels SM, Burns JA, Akst LM, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Office-based and Microlaryngeal Applications of a Fiber-based Thulium Laser. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 115:891-896, December 2006. 28. Broadhurst MS, Akst LM, Burns JA, Kobler JB, Heaton JT, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Effects of 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Parameters on Vessel Ablation in the Avian Chorioallantoic Membrane: Implications for Vocal-Fold Mucosa. Laryngoscope 117:220-225, February 2007. 29. Lee WT, Milstein C, Hicks D, Akst LM, Esclamado RM. Results of Ansa to Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 136:450-454, March 2007. 30. Akst LM, Broadhurst MB, Burns JA, Zeitels SM. Microflap Laryngoplasty for Treating an Anterior Commissure Web with Papillomatosis. Laryngoscope 117:1496-1499, August 2007. 31. Burns JA, Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Hillman RE, Anderson RR. 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Treatment of Laryngeal Papillomatosis Under General Anesthesia. Laryngoscope 117:1500-1504, August 2007. 32. Milstein C, Akst LM, Eliachar I. Hands-Free Cough and Speech in Long-Term Tube-Free Tracheostomy. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders 19:34-42, March 2009. 33. Stewart CM, Masood H, Panadian V, Laeeq K, Akst L, Francis HW, Bhatti NI. Development and Pilot Testing of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on Hoarseness. Laryngoscope 120:21772182, November 2010. 34. Olds K, Hillel AT, Cha E, Curry M, Akst LM, Taylor RH, Richmon JD. Robotic Endolaryngeal Flexible (Robo-ELF) Scope: A Preclinical Feasability Study. Laryngoscope 121:2371-2374, November 2011. 35. Starmer HM, Best SR, Agrawal Y, Chien WW, Hillel AT, Francis HW, Tamargo RJ, Akst LM. Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Swallowing Disorders following Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 146:419-25, March 2012.

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December 2012. 39. Brown TJ, Pittman AL, Monaco GN, Benscoter BJ, Mantravadi AV, Akst LM, Jones KJ, Foecking EM. Androgen treatment and recovery of function following recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in the rat. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience 31(2):169-76, March 2013. 40. Loyo M, Baras A, Akst LM. Plasmacytoma of the Larynx. American Journal of Otolaryngology 34(2):172-6, March-April 2013. 41. Benscoter B, Jaber J, Akst LM. Saccular Cyst as Complication of Medialization Laryngoplasty: A Case Report. Ear Nose Throat Journal, accepted February 2011. 42. Starmer H, Liu Z, Akst LM, Gourin C. Attendance In Voice Therapy: Can An Interdisciplinary Care Models Have An Impact? Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, accepted May 2013. 43. Starmer HM, Ward BK, Best SRA, Gourin CG, Akst LM, Francis HW. Patient-perceived long-term voice and swallow function following cerebellopontine angle surgery. Laryngoscope, accepted May 2013. 44. Starmer HM, Riley LH, Akst LM, Best SRA, Hillel A, Gourin CG. Dysphagia, Short-term Outcomes, and Cost of Care After Anterior Cervical Disc Surgery. Dysphagia, accepted July 2013. 45. Emmett SD, Akst LM, Skinner ML. Acquired Glottic Web Formation in a 3 Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Literature ReviewInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, submitted February(?) 2013.. 46. Sokolowski N, Morrison M, O’Rourke A, Chheda N, Vaught C, Simpson C, Akst L, Sulica L, Amin M, Weinberger PM, Postma G. Accuracy of Referral Diagnosis/A Laryngological Perspective. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, submitted March 2013. 47. Pacheco P, Hillel A, Berkow, L, Akst LM. Airway Complications of Endotracheal Intubation. Respiratory Care, submitted June 2013.

Book Chapters 1. Akst LM. “Parathyroidectomy.” The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Surgical Patient Management, ed. J. Ponsky. St. Louis: Mosby, 2002; 197-204. 2. Akst LM. “Melanoma.” The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Surgical Patient Management, ed. J. Ponsky. St. Louis: Mosby, 2002; 269-278. 3. Akst LM. “Tracheotomy.” The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Surgical Patient Management, ed. J. Ponsky. St. Louis: Mosby, 2002; 331-336.

Lee M. Akst 12 4. Akst LM, Strome M. “Laser Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer.” Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer: Recent Clinical Progress and Prospects for the Future, ed. D. Adelstein. Totowa, New Jersey: Humana Press, 2005; 43-58. 5. Akst LM, Zeitels SM. “History of Laryngology.” Textbook of Laryngology, eds. A. Merati and S. Bielamowicz. San Diego: Plural Publishing, 2006; 3-17. 6. Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Zeitels SM. “History of Tracheotomy.” Tracheotomy, eds. E. Myers, J. Johnson, T. Murry. San Diego: Plural Publishing, 2007; 1-8. 7. Eliachar I, Akst LM, Lorenz R. “Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” Sleep Apnea and Snoring, ed. M. Friedman. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2009; 349-360. 8. Akst LM. “Hoarseness and Laryngitis.” Conn’s Current Therapy 2010, eds. E.T.Bope, R.E. Rakel, and R.D. Kellerman. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2009; 224-229. 9. Akst LM. “Hoarseness and Laryngitis.” Conn’s Current Therapy 2012, eds. E.T.Bope, R.E. Rakel, and R.D. Kellerman. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2011; 283-287. 10. Gilbert C, Yarmus L, Akst LM. “Tracheobronchial Tree Infections and Masses.” New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Handbook of Otorhinolaryngology, ed. Pitman M. Submitted, Textbook in preparation. 11. Best S, Akst LM. “Visualizing the Larynx: Indirect and Direct Laryngoscopy.” Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology, eds. Sataloff R, Benninger M. Submitted, Textbook in preparation.

Oral Presentations 1. Akst LM, Smolinski SE, Maragh MR, Salami S, Gokur O, Vinneau L, Friedman AF. Different Patterns of Cadaver heart Utilization in Two Similar OPO’s. International Transplant Congress, July 1997. 2. Akst LM, VanMeter G, Inaba L, Conte MS. Adhesion Molecule Expression and Vascular Remodeling: Effects of Endothelial Cell Seeding. Association for Academic Surgery, November 1997. 3. Akst LM, Eliachar I, Eliashar R. Sling Procedure for Unaided Speech in Tube-Free Tracheostomy. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2001. 4. Akst LM, Lee W, Discolo C, Knott D, Younes A, Koltai PJ. A Stepped Dose Protocol for Intralesional Cidofovir in Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 2002; Cleveland Clinic Foundation Otolaryngology Research Day, June 2002. 5. Chan J, Akst LM, Eliachar I. The Roles of the Anterior Tonsillar Pillars and Prior Tonsillectomy on Sleep Disordered Breathing. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2002. 6. Greene D, Akst LM. Tongue Base Ablation in Sleep Apnea Surgery: Review of the Literature. Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium, April 2003. 7. Akst LM, Siemionow M, Dan O, Izycki D, Strome M. Induction of Tolerance in a Rat Model of Laryngeal Transplantation. Northeast Ohio Resident Research Competition, May 2003. 8. Akst LM, Weng DE, Shu S, Cohen PA. T-Lymphocyte Culture for Adoptive Immunotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Otolaryngology Research Day, June 2003; American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2003.

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9. Akst LM, Chan J, Elson P, Saxton J, Adelstein D, Strome M. Functional Outcomes following Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2003; Cleveland Clinic Foundation Otolaryngology Research Day, June 2004. 10. Lee WL, Akst LM, Adelstein D, Saxton JP, Wood B, Strome M, Esclamado R. Risk Factors for Stricture Formation with Concurrent Chemoradiation. 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, August 2004. 11. Akst LM, Greene D. Low-temperature Radiofrequency Molecular Disassociation (Coblation®) for Baseof-Tongue Reduction. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2004; Cleveland Clinic Foundation Otolaryngology Research Day, June 2005. 12. Chung B, Akst LM, Koltai P. 24 Month Follow-up of Intralesional Cidofovir Protocol for Pediatric RRP. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2004. 13. Broadhurst MS, Kobler JB, Akst LM, Burns JA, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Applications of 532nm pulsed KTP laser in laryngeal surgery. Australian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, March 2006. 14. Akst LM, Kobler JB, Burns JA, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Soft-tissue Effects of PulsedKTP Laser on Excised Calf Vocal Folds. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting, April 2006. 15. Broadhurst MS, Kobler JB, Akst LM, Burns JA, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Effects of 585nm Pulsed Dye Laser Settings in the Avian Chorioallantoic Membrane: Implications for Vocal-Fold Mucosal Photoangiolysis. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting, April 2006. 16. Burns JA, Kobler JB, Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Thermal Effects of Thulium and Carbon Dioxide Lasers on Excised Calf Vocal Folds. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting, April 2006. 17. Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Burns JA, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Pulsed Angiolytic Laser Treatment of Ectasias and Varices in Singers. American Laryngological Association, May 2006. 18. Kobler JB, Rosen DI, Burns JA, Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Zeitels SM, Hillman RE. Validation of a Flexible Laryngeal Endoscope with Calibrated Sizing Function by Comparison to Intraoperative Measurements. American Laryngological Association, May 2006. 19. Zeitels SM, Burns JA, Akst LM, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Office-based and Microlaryngeal Applications of a Fiber-based Thulium Laser. American Broncho-Esophagological Association, May 2006. 20. Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Burns JA, Hillman RE, Broadhurst MS, Anderson RR. Office-Based 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Treatment of Glottal Papillomatosis and Dysplasia. American BronchoEsophagological Association, May 2006. 21. Broadhurst MS, Akst LM, Burns JA, Kobler JB, Heaton JT, Anderson RR, Zeitels SM. Effects of 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Parameters on Vessel Ablation in the Avian Chorioallantoic Membrane: Implications for Vocal-Fold Mucosa. The Triological Society, May 2006.

Lee M. Akst 14 22. Lee W, Milstein CF, Hicks DM, Akst LM, Esclamado RM. Results of Ansa to Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2006.

23. Burns JA, Zeitels SM, Akst LM, Broadhurst MS, Hillman RE, Anderson RR. 532nm Pulsed-KTP Laser Treatment of Laryngeal Papillomatosis Under General Anesthesia. The Triological Society Combined Sections, February 2007. 24. Akst LM, Broadhurst MB, Burns JA, Zeitels SM. Endoscopic Microflap Laryngoplasty for Anterior Commissure Web Formation in Patients With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. The Triological Society Combined Sections, February 2007. 25. Mantravadi A, Akst LM, Hotaling A. Effects of Adenoidectomy on Pediatric Voice Quality: Application of the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life Survey. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Lederer-Pierce Competition, April 2009. 26. Pittman, AL, Brown TJ, Monaco GN, Foecking EM, Akst LM, Jones KJ. Androgen Treatment and Recovery of Function Following Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury in the Rat. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Lederer-Pierce Competition, April 2010. 27. Mantravadi A, Akst LM, Hotaling A. Effects of Adenoidectomy on Pediatric Voice Quality: Application of the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life Survey. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 2010. 28. Johns MM II, moderator. Akst LM, Blumin J, Meyer TK, Rees C. Post Graduate Panel Discussion: The Challenges and Future Directions of Laryngology – A Post-Graduate Member Perspective. American Laryngological Association, April 2011. 29. Starmer HM, Hillel AT, Francis HW, Akst LM, Best SR, Chien WW, Agrawal Y. Characteristics of Dysphagia after Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2011. 30. He C, Olds K, Akst LM, Ishii M, Chien M, Iordachita I, Taylor R. Evaluation, Optimization, and Verification of the Wrist Mechanism of a New Cooperatively Controlled Bimanual ENT Microsurgery Robot. American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2012 International Mechanical Engineering

Congress and Exposition, November 2012. 60. The Impact of Referral Pattern on Adherence to Voice Therapy. Starmer H, Liu Z, Gourin C, Akst LM. American Speech-Hearing Association National Meeting, November 2012. 61. Sokolowski N, Morrison M, O’Rourke A, Chheda N, Vaught C, Simpson C, Akst L, Sulica L, Amin M, Weinberger PM, Postma G. Accuracy of Referral Diagnosis/A Laryngological Perspective. American Broncho-Esophagological Association, April 2013. 62. Starmer HM, Ward BK, Best SRA, Gourin CG, Akst LM, Francis HW. Patient-perceived long-term voice and swallow function following cerebellopontine angle surgery. Triological Society, April 2013. 63. Gooi Z, Ishman SL, Bock JM, Blumin JH, Akst LM. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Paradigms for Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, anticipated September 2013.

Lee M. Akst 15 Poster Presentations 1. Veigl ML, Donover SP, Anderson RD, Akst L, Sedwick CE, Sedwick WD. The Effect of IPTG Induction of the Lac Operon on the Mutational Specificity of Adriamycin in E. coli. Environmental Mutagen Society, April 1994. 2. Akst LM, Smolinski SE, Maragh MR, Salami S, Gokur O, Vinneau L, Friedman AF. Different Patterns of Cadaver Heart Utilization in Two Similar OPO’s. American Society of Transplant Physicians, May 1997. 3. Chan J, Akst LM, Eliachar I. The Role of Mitomycin-C in the Endoscopic Treatment of Subglottic Stenosis. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, September 2002. 4. Akst LM, Siemionow M, Dan O, Izycki D, Strome M. Induction of Tolerance in a Rat Model of Larygneal Transplantation. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Transplant Research Day, May 2003. 5. Akst LM, Dan O, Strome M. The Effect of Donor-Specific Transfusion upon Rejection in a Rat Model of Larygneal Transplantation. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Transplant Research Day, May 2003; Cleveland Clinic Foundation Research Day, November 2003. 6. Chan J, Akst LM, Eliachar I. Topical Mitomycin-C in the Management of Subglottic Stenosis in Wegener’s Granulomatosis. The Triological Society, Middle Section Meeting, January 2004. Winner of Resident Research Travel Grant. 7. Akst LM, Koch Z, Smith J. Surgical Ciliated Cysts of the Maxilla Following Orthognathic Surgery. The Triological Society, Middle Section Meeting, January 2004. 8. Akst LM, Albani BJ, Strome M. Subacute Infratemporal Fossa Cellulitis with Subsequent Abscess Formation in an Immunocompromised Patient. The Triological Society, Middle Section Meeting, January 2004. 9. Akst LM, Attree C, Greene D. Low-temperature Radiofrequency Molecular Disassociation (Coblation®) for Base-of-tongue Reduction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Triological Society, Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, May 2004. 10. Akst LM, Batra P, Citardi MJ, Lanza DC. Chronic Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in Immunocompetent Patients. American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting, September 2004. 11. Nunn D, Gaissert HA, Akst LM, Zeitels SM. Successful Revision of Layngeal/Tracheal Diversion: Case Study. Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, March 2006; Massachusetts General Hospital Research Day, May 2006. 12. Moeller CW, Akst LM, Hotaling AJ. Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Larynx in a Young Female. The Triological Society, Middle Section Meeting, January 2008. 13. Mantravadi A, Kircher M, Porter R, Akst LM. Laryngeal Manifestation of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, October 2009. 14. Benscoter B, Akst LM. Saccular cyst as complication of medialization laryngoplasty. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, October 2009.

Lee M. Akst 16 15. Pittman, AL, Brown TJ, Monaco GN, Foecking EM, Akst LM, Jones KJ. Androgen Treatment and Recovery of Function Following Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury in the Rat. American Laryngological Association Annual Meeting, April 2010. 16. Akst LM, Chaudhary H, Ishman SL. Spectrum of Dysphonia: Diagnosis, Demographics, and Quality of Life. Triological Society Annual Meeting, April 2011. 17. Best SR, Starmer HM, Hillel AT, Francis HW, Akst LM, Chien WW, Agrawal Y. Vagal Palsy Following Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, September 2011. 18. Porter RG, Chan D, Ravindra VM, Akst LM, Marzo SJ, Leonetti JP. Lower Cranial Nerve Function Following Jugular Foramen Tumor Resection. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, September 2011. 19. Ward BK, Francis HW, Best SR, Starmer HM, Akst LM, Gourin CG. National Prevalence and Impact of Post-Surgical Complications Associated with Vagus Nerve Injury in Vestibular Schwannoma. Triological Society Annual Meeting, April 2012. 20. Emmett SD, Akst LM, Skinner ML. Acquired Glottic Web Formation in a 3 Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Literature Review. Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children, November 2012.

Patents WO/2006/010066. “Hydroxyphenyl Cross-Linked Macromolecular Network and Applications Thereof.” Calabro A, Akst L, Alam D, Chan J, Darr AB, Fukamachi K, Gross RA, Haynes D, Kamohara K, Knott DP, Lewis H, Melamud A, Miniaci A, Strome M.

Other Media 1. Chicago Hospital News. “Voice-Saving Specialist Joins Loyola University Health System.” Volume 4(9): 9, November 2006. 2. Loyola University Health System Website. “Voice-Saving Breakthrough.” December 22, 2006 – January 9, 2007. 3. Loyola University Health System Website. “The Message of World Voice Day: Save Your Voice.” April 17-22, 2007. 4. Loyola Medical News. “Loyola Otolaryngologists + New Technology = Success. Innovative Procedure for Vocal Cord Disorders.” Volume 9(1): 4, May 2007. 5. Heads & Tales. “Not Just for Rock Stars: New Laser Procedure Now at Loyola.” Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Newsletter, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, May 2007. 6. ENToday. “Papillomatosis Tissue Utilized to Correct Anterior Commissure Webbing.” Official Publication of the Triological Society, Volume 2(5): 8, May 2007. 7. The Doings Newspaper, Hinsdale, Illinois. “HealthBeat: Simple Steps Can Save Your Voice.” August 2, 2007.

Lee M. Akst 17 8. Audio-Digest CME. “Transnasal Esophagoscopy: Introduction to Indications, Technique, and Findings.” Lecture to the Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society on December 3, 2007, recorded by AudioDigest Foundation, Glendale, California. 9. Women’s Health Magazine. “Health: Am I Normal? I drool all over my pillow at night.” Interviewed and cited, page 114, January/February 2008. 10. Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper. “Finding Her Voice.” March 11, 2008, page 18. 11. WGN-TV, Chicago, evening news. “Voice-Saving Laser” segment. March 14, 2008. 12. ABC-7 TV, Chicago, morning program. “World Voice Day” segment. April 16, 2008. 13. WGN-TV, Chicago, evening news. “Keeping Your Voice Healthy” segment, April 16, 2008. 14. ENToday. “Dartmouth Atlas Takes Aim at Excess Utilization of Medical Resources.” Official Publication of the Triological Society, Volume 3(6):18-21, June 2008. 15. Stritch Medicine. “Easier Screening for Esophageal Cancer.” Publication for Alumni and Friends of the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Volume 21(2), Fall 2008 / Winter 2009. 16. Loyola Living. “Voice Make-Over.” Publication about Patient Stories and Healthy Living from Loyola. Page 5, Spring 2009. 17. Headlines. “Innovations: Focus on Office-Based Treatment for Voice and Esophagus.” Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Newsletter, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Spring 2009. 18. Smartplanet.com. “Why Take It Easy When You Scream for Your Team?”. Melanie DG Kaplan, posted March 22, 2010. 19. Hopkinsmedicine.org. “Johns Hopkins Doctor Says Sports Events and Cell Phones can Harm Voice”. Posted March 25, 2010. 20. ABC-2 TV, Baltimore, Good Morning Maryland morning program. “Rest Those Vocal Cords” segment. April 8, 2010. 21. ABC-2 TV, Baltimore, Good Morning Maryland morning program. “Tips on Keeping a Healthy Voice” segment. August 24, 2010. 22. ENToday. “Progress in Chronic Laryngitis: Improvement in diagnosis but continuing debate.” Official Publication of the Triological Society, September 3, 2010. 23. WUSA-9 TV, Washington DC, evening news piece. “Protecting and Preserving Your Voice” segment. September 16, 2010. 24. Wall Street Journal website. “When to Leave the Stage.” Interviewed and cited, December 3, 2010. 25. Baltimore Sun newspaper. “Teachers put their voices to the test.” December 8, 2010. 26. Wall Street Journal website. “Woman Finds Her Voice After Rare Transplant.” Interviewed and cited, January 21, 2011.

Lee M. Akst 18 27. Los Angeles Times. “Adele Cancels her Tour due to Vocal Hemorrhaging – Is It Serious?” Interviewed and cited, October 6, 2011. Piece picked up and carried in other markets, including the Baltimore Sun newspaper. 28. Los Angeles Times. “Grammys: Adele may sit this one out despite six Grammy nominations.” Interviewed and cited, November 30, 2011. 29. National Public Radio site, Shots. “How My Voice Went Silent.” Blog piece by Richard Harris, correspondent for NPR, writing about his treatment at the Johns Hopkins Voice Center, February 2, 2012. 30. WYPR, Baltimore/Maryland Public Radio. “Good Cheer.” Interview with Tom Hall, Arts & Culture Editor for Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast, April 4, 2012

Activities 2012 -

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, member of the Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology Education Committee

2010 -

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, member of the Voice Committee

2009 -

Article Reviewer, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology

2008

Article Reviewer, Journal of the American College of Surgeons

2007 -

Article Reviewer, Laryngology Section – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

2004 - 2007

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, member of the Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Committee

2002 - 2003

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Section for Residents and Fellows, delegate to the Society of University Otolaryngologists

2001 - 2003

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Quality Council, sole resident representative