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Research Interests: Our research focuses on the role of genetics in the form and progression of age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and the role of genetics in the form and severity of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) 

I am delighted to join the WashU Otolaryngology family and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my training at such a phenomenal program! During my sub-internship, I was impressed not only with residents’ surgical skill and clinical knowledge but also the kindness and support from residents and faculty alike

Our lab’s research focuses on understanding the role of different subsets of T cells in suppressive tumor microenvironments and the development of novel tumor therapeutic strategies using metabolic and molecular reprogramming of T cell fate and function for enhanced tumor immunity and immunotherapy.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to start residency at Washington University in my hometown of St. Louis. My draws to the program are the high-volume operative exposure, research opportunities, and awesome people.

Dr. Pipkorn's areas of clinical interest include head and neck benign and malignant lesions, thyroid tumors, parathyroid, sinonasal benign and malignant tumors, and reconstruction of head and neck defects.