Webinar
Contents
Chair

Prof. Michael Joel Brenner
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Topic: Bridging Science and Surgery: Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces in Practice
Topic: Bridging Science and Surgery: Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces in Practice
Biography:
Dr. Brenner began his practice in 2008 and was recruited to University of Michigan in 2013. He completed residency at Washington University in Saint Louis and fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Minnesota. Dr. Brenner's research interests include optimizing outcomes in facial plastic surgery - particularly rhinoplasty, reconstruction, and airway/airflow; international patient safety, outcomes research and quality of care; scientific research in nerve regeneration and axonal guidance.
Academic Activities
More than 200 scholarly publications, research grants, presentations, and book chapters relating to facial plastic surgery and surgery of the head and neck
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Catalyst Insights Council Member
Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR), Associate Editor.
Leadership
Chair, Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, – American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Sept 2020 – present
President, GTC Quality Improvement Collaborative, June 2020 –present
Dr. Brenner began his practice in 2008 and was recruited to University of Michigan in 2013. He completed residency at Washington University in Saint Louis and fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Minnesota. Dr. Brenner's research interests include optimizing outcomes in facial plastic surgery - particularly rhinoplasty, reconstruction, and airway/airflow; international patient safety, outcomes research and quality of care; scientific research in nerve regeneration and axonal guidance.
Academic Activities
More than 200 scholarly publications, research grants, presentations, and book chapters relating to facial plastic surgery and surgery of the head and neck
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Catalyst Insights Council Member
Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR), Associate Editor.
Leadership
Chair, Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, – American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Sept 2020 – present
President, GTC Quality Improvement Collaborative, June 2020 –present
Speaker(s)

Dr. Shiayin F. Yang
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA.
Topic: Innovative Approaches to Treating Synkinesis Following Facial Nerve Injury
Topic: Innovative Approaches to Treating Synkinesis Following Facial Nerve Injury
Biography:
Dr. Shiayin F. Yang is an ENT-otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Nashville and Murfreesboro Hospitals and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Shiayin F. Yang accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.
Dr. Shiayin F. Yang is an ENT-otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Nashville and Murfreesboro Hospitals and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Shiayin F. Yang accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

Dr. Jacqueline Greene
Department of Otolaryngology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Topic: Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Applications in Facial Nerve Disorder Analysis
Topic: Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Applications in Facial Nerve Disorder Analysis
Biography:
Jacqueline Greene, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon with expertise in facial nerve disorders, facial paralysis, and complex facial and nasal reconstruction. She performs facial reanimation surgery (e.g. gracilis free muscle transfer for smile reanimation, facial nerve repair and nerve transfers); facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; and medical and surgical care for ear, nose and throat conditions.
Jacqueline Greene, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon with expertise in facial nerve disorders, facial paralysis, and complex facial and nasal reconstruction. She performs facial reanimation surgery (e.g. gracilis free muscle transfer for smile reanimation, facial nerve repair and nerve transfers); facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; and medical and surgical care for ear, nose and throat conditions.

Dr. Myriam Loyo
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, OR, USA.
Topic: State-of-the-Art Techniques in Facial Reanimation and Functional Restoration
Topic: State-of-the-Art Techniques in Facial Reanimation and Functional Restoration
Biography:
Co-director of Facial Nerve Center, Co-Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine
Specialty: Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics
Clinical focus: Cleft Lip and Palate Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Trauma
Co-director of Facial Nerve Center, Co-Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine
Specialty: Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics
Clinical focus: Cleft Lip and Palate Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Trauma
Programme
Programme
| Time: 9:00–10:00 AM (CST, UTC−6, USA) | Speakers | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:05 | Prof. Michael J. Brenner | Welcome Speech |
| 09:05-09:15 | Frida Yuan | Journal Introduction |
| 09:15-09:25 | Dr. Shiayin F. Yang | Innovative Approaches to Treating Synkinesis Following Facial Nerve Injury |
| 09:25-09:30 | All | A Panel Discussion |
| 09:30-09:40 | Dr. Jacqueline Greene | Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Applications in Facial Nerve Disorder Analysis |
| 09:40-09:45 | All | A Panel Discussion |
| 09:45-09:55 | Dr. Myriam Loyo | State-of-the-Art Techniques in Facial Reanimation and Functional Restoration |
| 09:55-10:00 | All | A Panel Discussion |
| 10:00-10:10 | Prof. Michael J. Brenner | Bridging Science and Surgery: Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces in Practice |
| 10:10-10:15 | All | A Panel Discussion |
| 10:15-10:20 | Prof. Michael J. Brenner | Summary |






