Oliva Allison D, Angeli Simon I
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL.
Otol Neurotol Open. 2024 Dec 9;4(4):e063. doi: 10.1097/ONO.0000000000000063. eCollection 2024 Dec.
The University of Miami Ear Institute (UMEI) was conceived and founded by Dr. W. Jarrard (Jerry) Goodwin in 1990, then Chairman of the University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goodwin's goal was to establish a state-of-the-art institution featuring world-renowned experts in otology, audiology, cochlear implants, balance disorders, skull base surgery, and research. With the support of many within and outside the University, he succeeded in this endeavor and appointed Thomas J. Balkany the first director of the Ear Institute. Under Dr. Balkany's leadership, the institute continued to evolve alongside the growing University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology, pioneering developments in pediatric cochlear implant surgery and postoperative care and basic science research. Dr. Balkany transitioned from UMEI Director in 2010, succeeded by Dr. Fred F. Telischi, and subsequently Dr. Simon I. Angeli who is the current Ear Institute Director. The Ear Institute experienced exponential growth in clinical services, research, education, and advocacy throughout the 2nd decade of the 21st century. Renamed the UHealth Ear Institute, its organizational structure evolved to meet new challenges. In its 34-year history, the UHealth Ear Institute has transformed from an idea into a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence. It remains dedicated to advocating for universal hearing health, ensuring access to hearing health services, providing exceptional patient care, advancing innovative research, and training future specialists.
迈阿密大学耳科研究所（UMEI）由W. 贾勒德（杰里）·古德温博士于1990年构思并创立，当时他是迈阿密大学耳鼻咽喉 - 头颈外科系主任。古德温博士的目标是建立一个拥有耳科学、听力学、人工耳蜗植入、平衡障碍、颅底外科和研究领域世界知名专家的一流机构。在大学内外众多人士的支持下，他的这一努力取得了成功，并任命托马斯·J·巴尔卡尼为耳科研究所的第一任所长。在巴尔卡尼博士的领导下，该研究所随着迈阿密大学耳鼻咽喉科的不断发展而持续发展，在小儿人工耳蜗植入手术及术后护理和基础科学研究方面开创了先河。巴尔卡尼博士于2010年卸任UMEI所长一职，由弗雷德·F·泰利施博士接任，随后是现任耳科研究所所长西蒙·I·安杰利博士。在21世纪的第二个十年里，耳科研究所在临床服务、研究、教育和宣传方面实现了指数级增长。更名为UHealth耳科研究所后，其组织结构不断演变以应对新挑战。在其34年的历史中，UHealth耳科研究所已从一个构想转变为一个在国内和国际上都享有盛誉的卓越中心。它仍然致力于倡导全民听力健康，确保人们能够获得听力健康服务，提供优质的患者护理，推进创新性研究，并培养未来的专科医生。
