I have been practicing for 10 years at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, USA after competing my Rhinology fellowship at UPENN. I like all aspects of the nose, sinuses, and skull base. I’ll be moderating or facilitaing sessions or panels panels on odontogenic sinusitis, rethinking empty nose syndrome, nasal septal perforations, fungal sinusitis, and extended maxillary sinus surgery. Looking forward to the meeting!

Dr. Alberto Maria Saibene is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy, and a otolaryngology consultant at the ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo Hospital in Milan. His clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of otolaryngology, with a particular focus on rhinology, head and neck oncology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

As an active researcher, Dr. Saibene has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to the understanding and management of sinonasal diseases, odontogenic sinusitis, and AI applications in otolaryngology. His work explores the potential of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, in clinical decision-making, medical education, and patient communication. He has led multiple international collaborations and participated in guideline development for various ENT conditions.

In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Saibene plays a prominent role in the global otolaryngology community. As Chairman of the Rhinology Section of Young IFOS (International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies), he fosters international collaboration among early-career ENT specialists, driving innovation and education in rhinologic diseases and surgical advancements.

Dr. Saibene is a frequent speaker at international conferences, a dedicated mentor to young physicians, and an advocate for the responsible integration of AI into medical practice.

Dr. Hakan Kara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Istanbul University. He is also a PhD student at the Department of Immunology, Aziz Sancar Institute of Experimental Medicine. His clinical and academic work focuses on rhinology, chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, endoscopic skull base surgery, and sinonasal tumors. His research investigates the immunopathogenesis of sinonasal inflammatory diseases, with particular emphasis on T helper cell subsets and cytokine profiling. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Kara is actively engaged in translational research integrating clinical rhinology and immunology to advance the understanding of inflammatory airway diseases and sinonasal tumors and to support the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.