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Eugene Chang, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Tucson, AZ

EugeneChangMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Tucson, AZ

Otolaryngic Allergy, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine

Associate Professor (Tenured), Vice Chair - Academic Affairs, Adjunct Associate Professor: Medicine-Allergy & Immunology, Neurosurgery, BIO5 Institute, Clinical Translational Sciences

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  • Office

    3838 N Campbell Ave
    Tucson, AZ 85719
    Phone+1 520-694-8888
    Fax+1 520-694-0502

Summary

  • I am a surgeon-scientist with a clinical and research focus in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. I completed my training at Brown University and completed a residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2004
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2002 - 2003
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityBA, Economics, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2004 - 2016
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American College of SurgeonsFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Scope it Out Podcast 2019
  • Eureka Translational Medicine Conference Award 2018
  • Maureen Hanley Research Teaching Award 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • High efficiency, selection-free gene repair in airway stem cells from cystic fibrosis patients rescues CFTR function in differentiated epithelia  
    Porteus M, Vaidyanathan S, Salahudeen A, Kuo CJ, Sellers ZM, Nayak J, Desai T, Chang E, Bravo DT, Wine JJ, Milla C, Choi S, Le W, Delao S, lee C, Boa G, Patel ZM, Hwan..., Cell Stem Cell
  • Genetics of chronic rhinosinusitis  
    Mitts K, Chang EH, J Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2/2020
  • Highly efficient repair of the F508 mutation in airway stem cells of cystic fibrosis patients with functional rescue of the differentiated epithelia  
    Vaidyanathan S, Salahudeen AA, Sellers ZM, Bravo DT, Choi SS, Batish A, Le W, De La OS, Kaushik MP, Galper N, Lee CM, Bao G, Chang EH, Wine JJ, Milla CE, Desai TJ, Nay..., bioRxiv, 2/2019
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Abstracts/Posters

  • DDDAS-based surgical training system in immersive environment using motion analysis
    Chang E, Barber S, Jain S, IISE Annual Conference & Expo, Orlando FL, 2019
  • Development of virtual reality FESS with 3D-printed instruments for medical education and preoperative planning
    Barber S, Chang EH, Jain S, Son YJ, AAO-HNSF Meeting, Atlanta GA, 2018
  • Early life risk factors for chronic sinusitis: a longitudinal birth cohort study
    Willis AL, Chang EH, AAAAI Meeting, Orlando FL, 2018
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Lectures

  • Genome-virome interactions in the pathogenesis of unified airway disease 
    Imperian College London - 3/2019
  • Incorporating mixed-reality and virtual reality coaching in neurohinologic surgery 
    Virtual Reality and Healthcare Symposium, UofA, Tucson - 2019
  • Rhinology cases panel 
    ENT in the Desert Conference, Scottdale AZ - 2019
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Grant Support

  • TLA: Asset development grantUniversity of Arizona Tech Launch2019–Present
  • Close Shave: Hybrid-reality surgical simulationUniversity of Arizona BIO52018–Present
  • FormLabs 3D Printer GrantFormLabs2018–Present
  • Eureka Translational Research GrantEureka Institute, Italy2018–Present
  • Cochrane Scholarship GrantAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology2017–Present
  • Phase III, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of omalizumab in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polypsGenentech/Roche2018–2022
  • Role of Surfactant Protein A in Bacterial SinusitisUniversity of Arizona Biomedical Research Commission2018–2022
  • Early Origins of Chronic Airflow LimitationUniversity of Arizona2016–2020
  • Acclarent Young Investigator AwardAcclarent2016–2017
  • Banner Health Care Improvement AwardBannner University Medical Center2016–2017
  • Investigation of CFTR on sinus and craniofacial development in a CF porcinemodel, K08 training grantUniversity of Iowa2011–2016
  • Pathogenesis of CF Sinusitis Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Foundation Research Award2013–2015
  • Role of CFTR in craniofacial and sinus development. KL2 training grantUniversity of Iowa2010–2011
  • Investigation of cell junctions in human airway epithelial. T32 training grantUniversity of Iowa2009–2010
  • Genetics of hearing loss-Doris Duke FoundationUniversity of Iowa2002–2003

Committees

  • Director, Banner University Otolaryngology Clinic Committee 2018 - Present
  • Otolaryngology Residency Program Interviewer/Advisor, UA Department of Medicine 2015 - Present
  • Chair, Promotion & Tenure Committee, UA Department of Otolaryngology 2015 - Present
  • Chair, UAVitae Peer Review Committee, UA Department of Otolaryngology 2015 - Present
  • Member, Banner Compensation Committee 2015 - Present
  • Editorial Board Member, Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2019 - 2019
  • Panel Moderator, RhinoWorld Conference (Chicago) 2019 - 2019
  • Member, Rhinology & Allergy Education Committee 2018 - 2019

Professional Memberships