The UEP Voice Box

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  Episode 14 - The Sensitive Larynx: Persistent Throat Symptoms with Dr. Daniel Novakovic 18.06.2026 29min

  In this UEP Voicebox episode, Professor Daniel Novakovic joins us from Sydney, to explain the concept of laryngeal sensory dysfunction — a hypersensitive vagal afferent pathway that can cause chronic cough, throat irritation and inducible laryngeal obstruction — and how his latest research is opening new treatment options.
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  Episode 13 - Voice Under the Knife: Operating on Artistic Voices with Dr. Robert T. Sataloff 21.05.2026 34min

  What happens when a performer’s most vital instrument requires surgical intervention? The decision to undergo surgery can often be career-defining. So when should a professional Voice user take that risk? In this episode of The Artistic Voice (a special sub-series of The UEP Voice Box), we speak to a true expert of vocal surgery: Dr. Robert T. Sataloff.
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  Episode 12: Blue Laser in Voice Surgery: Precision, Innovation & Outcomes with Prof. Markus Hess 09.03.2026 35min

  Blue Laser in Voice Surgery: Precision, Innovation & Outcomes with Prof. Markus Hess   What is blue laser and how are the world's top surgeons using it in voice surgery? In Episode 12 of The UEP Voice Box, Prof. Markus Hess shares his expert insights on the blue laser revolution and what's next for precision phonosurgery. Listen as our host Dr. Shiying Hey interviews Professor Markus Hess in Hamburg, about the evolution and clinical use of lasers in voice surgery, with a focus on the emergence and advantages of the blue laser. This in-depth conversation covers the evolution of blue laser, to precision and safety, to Prof. Hess' thoughts on the future of laser surgery adoption and AI. Learn about: The evolution of laser technology in voice surgery The emergence and unique advantages of blue laser systems How precision and safety are enhanced with this innovative approach Prof. Hess' expert perspectives on the future of laser surgery adoption The role of AI in advancing voice surgical techniques We hope you enjoy listening! If so, let us know in the comments below. Thank you for your continued support of the UEP Voicebox.  
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  Episode 11 - The Art & Science of Caring for A Performer's Voice with Prof. Kittie Verdolini Abbott 22.12.2025 30min

  Professor Kitty Verdolini Abbott discusses the care and challenges of the performer’s voice, combining her experience as a singer with decades of voice science research. Topics include safe ways to push vocal limits, the role of resonant voice exercises and meditation in vocal fold healing, and principles of motor learning for sustainable training. The episode of the UEP Voicebox offers practical guidance for performers, teachers, and clinicians on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and how to structure rehearsal and therapy for lasting, adaptable vocal skill.
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  Episode 10: FGF Therapy in Voice Regeneration with Dr. Shigeru Hirano - The Next Chapter & Beyond 24.11.2025 22min

  In this episode of the UEP Voice Box, host Dr. Shiying Hey welcomes a distinguished leader in global laryngology: Professor Shigeru Hirano, Chair of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. Professor Hirano is recognized as one of the field’s most influential innovators. The conversation centers on his pioneering work with basic fibroblast growth factor (basic FGF) in regenerative medicine. Professor Hirano explains, in clear and accessible terms, how this is currently being implemented in Japan, and what the future holds. Professor Hirano also discusses patient groups who benefit most from this therapy in this insightful and practical overview. Learn how regenerative therapies are reshaping voice care, delivered by one of the field’s true pioneers. Follow the UEP Voice Box for more conversations with leading voice specialists.
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  Episode 9: When Performing Arts Meets Medicine: Caring for the Performer’s Voice with Dr. Lance Maron 10.10.2025 26min

  The vocal cords vibrate hundreds of times per second. For professional singers and voice performers, it’s not just art—it’s intense, repetitive physical activity. Performers are Vocal Athletes. 🗣️ How does a surgeon who is also an artist care for this unique, demanding ”athletic” instrument? Dr. Lance Maron joins us from South Africa to launch The Artistic Voice sub-series, offering insights from the operating room that might shift how we approach performer voice health. This episode is critical for understanding performance longevity and injury prevention.
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  Episode 8: Regenerative Medicine for Voice Care: Exploring Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) Injection with Dr. Peak Woo 16.06.2025 34min

  On the latest episode of the UEP Voicebox, we welcome Dr. Peak Woo from New York City. One of the world’s leading experts in laryngology, Dr. Woo shares his insights and experience with the innovative use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating vocal fold conditions.
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  Episode 7: Countdown to the UEP 2025 Congress in Prague 05.02.2025 23min

  Welcome to the UEP Voicebox! Today we are announcing a significant milestone in Prague this June. In this special episode, we chat with Dr. Haldun Oguz, Dr. Jan Bouchek, and Dr. Ahmed Geneid to discuss the highlights of the upcoming 31st Congress of the Union of the European Phoniatricians. This congress is dedicated to the fields of voice, swallowing, speech, language, and audiology. Hear the impressive lineup of speakers and the structured scientific program tailored for both experienced professionals and newcomers.  Join us as we prepare for an inspiring gathering where science meets tradition in one of Europe's most captivating cities. Prague holds historical significance for our Congress location, and we look forward to welcoming you there.
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  Episode 6: Empowering Voices - A Laryngologist's Journey in India With Dr. Nupur Nerurkar 21.12.2024 29min

  Welcome to the UEP Voice Box podcast! For our final episode of the year, we’re honored to host the esteemed Dr. Nupur Kapoor Narukar, a trailblazer in the field of voice care. In this conversation, Dr. Narukar reflects on her remarkable career, pioneering contributions to phonomicrosurgery, neuro-laryngology, and laser surgeries. She shares her journey into the world of laryngology with a fascinating look at the evolution of voice care in India. Dr. Narukar also envisions an exciting future for voice care in India, highlighting the importance of empowering female surgeons to shape the field further. This episode is dedicated to all exceptional laryngologists like Dr. Narukar, whose tireless efforts continue to transform voice care both locally and globally. Thank you for listening, and we can’t wait to bring you more Voice Box episodes from the UEP in 2025!
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  Episode 5: The Pleasure of Phonation with Professor Anne-Maria Laukkanen 09.10.2024 32min

  Gain valuable tips on boundary condition exercises, and the importance of balancing phonation for effortless vocal performance. Join Dr. Shiying Hey for a compelling exploration of the human voice, guided by the expertise of Professor Ann-Maria Laukkanen.
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  Episode 4: Voice as a Vehicle for Calm with Nikki Martinez 14.09.2024 20min

  Dr. Shiying Hey chats with Nikki Martinez, a voice artist and audio producer from the Philippines. They explore the impact of the human voice on relationships and identity, discuss how voice artists can care for their bodies and minds, and the role of voice professionals in global wellness and the mental health space.
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  Episode 3: Vocal Health & Hygiene with Dr. Tiffiny Hron 07.08.2024 34min

  In this episode of the UEP Voicebox, Dr. Tiffiny Hron discusses the diagnosis and treatment of voice problems in professional voice users and gives detailed recommendations for vocal hygiene and voice conservation. She also highlights the importance of collaboration between laryngologists and speech-language pathologists.
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  Episode 2: Identifying Voice Disorders with Dr. James Thomas 15.04.2024 25min

  In this episode, ENT Surgeon and Laryngologist Dr. Shiying Hey is joined by Dr. James Thomas, who shares his step-by-step approach to listening for and identifying voice disorders.
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  Episode 1: The Forgotten Laryngeal Nerve with Dr. Yakubu Karagama 09.04.2024 31min

  In the first episode of the UEP Voice Box podcast, internationally renowned laryngologist, Dr. Yakubu Karagama, discusses the superior laryngeal nerve. Also called the ”forgotten” nerve, it is responsible for the color, beauty, and changes in pitch in the voice.
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  Welcome to the UEP Voice Box! With Dr. Ahmed Geneid 17.01.2024 8min

  Welcome to the UEP Voice Box podcast! Today, we join Dr. Ahmed Geneid, ENT Phoniatrician at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland, and ENT Surgeon and Laryngologist Dr. Shying Hey in London. Thank you for listening to the official podcast of the Union of European Phoniatricians.