INAUGURAL JOINT MEETING BETWEEN BLA/UEP
THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Accredited by ENT UK with 7 CPD
In a new venture, the BLA and the UEP will join forces to present a one-day meeting on voice-related topics. Presenters from around Europe will be speaking on topical subjects and new directions in voice care. This meeting will be of interest to ENT surgeons, Otorhinolaryngologists with interest in Phoniatrics or Laryngology, Consultant Laryngologists and Phoniatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, Voice coaches and acousticians.
Phoniatrics is the medical specialty dealing with the study and treatment of voice, speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The Union of the European Phoniatricians (UEP) is a platform for the exchange of expert knowledge, clinical experience and scientific work in this area. UEP promotes the cooperation of phoniatricians in Europe, its neighbouring countries and those countries that have put the European model of Phoniatrics into practice.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
TIME (GMT)
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PRESENTATION
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SPEAKER
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09:00 – 09:10
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Welcome & Introduction
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UEP President
Ahmed Geneid
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09:10 – 09:45
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Keynote lecture
The Neurolaryngology clinic
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Berit Schneider-Stickler
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09:45 – 11:10
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SESSION 1: Voice
Chairs: Declan Costello & Nick Gibbins
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9:45 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:45
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Type 2 thyroplasty
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Tetsuji Sanuki
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Phonosurgery in singers
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Tadeus Nawka
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Vocal cord scars
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Isabel Garcia Lopez
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10:45 – 11:06
10:45 – 10:52
10:52 – 10:59
10:59 – 11:06
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Free papers
The use of Hepatocyte Growth Factor, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, and dermal fillers for the treatment of vocal fold scarring
Development of a Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation (PIR) of voice disorders for the WHO Rehabilitation Programme – first steps
The potential benefits and future therapeutic possibilities of intralaryngeal fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) injection.
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Amy L. Rutt, DO, Mayo Clinic
Katrin Neumann, University Hospital Muenster, Germany
Chris Hogan, Department of Laryngology, Royal National Ear Nose & Throat Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Q&A
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11:10 – 11:30
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BREAK
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11:30 – 12:55
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SESSION 2: Bilateral vocal cord immobility
Chair: Chadwan Al Yaghchi & Tiffany Munroe-Gray
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Posterior Glottic stenosis
Panel discussion and surgical technique
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Tadeus Nawka
Jeanne Hatcher
Karla O’Dell
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Free papers
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Investigating the role of immunosuppression in idiopathic subglottic stenosis
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Guy Benshetrit, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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The global experience of laryngeal transplantation: experience of eleven patients in three continents
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Estephania Candelo, Fundacion Valle del Lili
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COVID-19 related posterior glottic stenosis – long-term outcome following surgical management
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Ilyas Mustafa, Guy's and St Thomas NHS Trust
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Q&A
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LUNCH
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Keynote lecture
Sound aspects of phonation
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Johan Sundberg
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SESSION 3: Neurolaryngology
Chairs: John Rubin & Yakubu Karagama
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14:30 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 15:30
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Functional Neurosurgery for Disorders of Speech
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Ludvic Zrinzo &
Marie Krueger
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Gender affirming voice surgery
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Chadwan Al Yaghchi
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Laryngeal EMG
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Fabian Volk
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Free papers
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Does Laryngeal Reinnervation or Type I Thyroplasty give better voice results for patients with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis (VOCALIST): a randomised feasibility study
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Martin Birchall, Ear Institute, University College London, UK
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Development of a Three-dimensional Laryngeal Model using a Computerised Tomography Scan – the Future for Laryngology Teaching and Training
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Ameneh Shirazi, Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, UK
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Gender Disparities in Academic Otolaryngology
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Amy L. Rutt, DO, Mayo Clinic Florida, USA
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Q&A
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BREAK
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SESSION 4: Dysphagia
Chairs: Ahmed Geneid & Justin Roe
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Complex dysphagia
Clinical cases panel discussion
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Antonio Schindler
Camilla Dawson
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Free papers
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In-office TNO-guided balloon dilatation in the management of dysphagia – Our experience in 77 patients
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Mahjabin Ahmed, King's College London
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Gaviscon (alginates) in the Treatment of Persistent Throat Symptoms
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David Hamilton, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Speech & Language Therapy led 2 Week Wait ENT Clinic: Pilot clinic findings from Sunderland
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Mandeep Bhabra , South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Trust
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Q&A
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CLOSING REMARKS
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BLA President
Declan Costello
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BLA AGM
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Wine and cheese reception
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
REGISTRATION FEES
CATERGORY |
EARLYBIRD
28/7/23
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LATE
29/7/23
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BLA/UEP CONSULTANT MEMBER |
£225 |
£250 |
BLA/UEP NON MEMBER |
£275 |
£300 |
BLA/UEP TRAINEE/RESIDENT/SLT OR AHP |
£150 |
£175 |
NON MEMBER TRAINEE/RESIDENT/SLT OR AHP |
£200 |
£225 |
PLEASE NOTE: If purchasing a Members ticket, your details will be cross referenced to our membership database, so please ensure that your BLA/UEP membership is up to date before purchasing. Thank you.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED
Abstract submission for the inaugral joint meeting between BLA/UEP is now closed. Abstract submitters will be notified of their acceptance or rejection mid July. Please note that if you're abstract is accepted as either an oral or poster presentation you MUST be registered to attend the meeting, otherwise your abstract will be withdrawn.
- The meeting will offer a comprehensive update in Voice disorders including care of the professional voice.
- You will gain information in the latest strategies to address vocal fold scar and sulcus, an opportunity for debate,including latest developments in treatments in airway development including post Covid complications and stenosis
- Attendees will get a grounding in current assessment and management of swallowing disorders affecting the upper oesophagus. This will include up to date surgical and endoscopic interventions. Complex case management will be reviewed in Depth
- The session on NeuroLaryngology, led by Prof Sanuki from Japan will emphasise new surgical interventions. The role on DBS will be discussed in depth by Neurosurgeons from NHNN. The modern role of the EMG
The meeting will offer 8 hours of CPD.

The BLA and UEP acknowledge the generous support of DP MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
DP Medical has been successfully supplying the NHS and private sector with specialist ENT equipment for over 30 years. Our recent product releases in the field of laryngology include the VOIS implant, an adjustable implant for type I thyroplasty procedures and also the ‘Trachealator’, a unique non-occlusive airway balloon designed for tracheal stenosis.
We also boast specialist endoscopy stacks from XION Medical for the OPD & OR with 3D, 4K and HD cameras and videoscopes that provide superb image quality for stroboscopy. Latest releases include voice analysis modules for the DiVAS software and channelled videoscopes for interventional procedures in the OPD setting.

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