Editorial introductions

Abstract

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery was launched in 1993. It is one of a successful series of review journals whose unique format is designed to provide a systematic and critical assessment of the literature as presented in the many primary journals. The fields of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery are divided into 11 sections that are reviewed once a year. Each section is assigned a Section Editor, a leading authority in the area, who identifies the most important topics at that time. Here we are pleased to introduce the Journal's Section Editors for this issue. SECTION EDITORS Piero NicolaiPiero NicolaiPiero Nicolai was born in Mantua, Italy, on November 12, 1954. He is Professor and Chairman of the Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Unit and Director of the Department of Surgical Specialties, Radiologic Sciences, and Public Health of the University of Brescia, Italy. He received his MD degree at the University of Padua, Italy, where he also completed his residency programme in otolaryngology and subsequently in medical oncology. His clinical and research activities are mainly focused on head and neck oncology and endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. Prof. Nicolai is an active member of several medical societies: Società Italiana di Otorinolaringologia e Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale, Società Italiana del Basicranio, European Skull Base Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, European Rhinologic Society, European Laryngological Society, American Head and Neck Society, American Rhinologic Society, American Laryngological Association, Cartesian Society, European Academy of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Associazione Italiana Oncologia Cervico Cefalica, and Italian Academy of Rhinology. He is currently serving as Secretary of the European Academy of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and as Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society. In 2009, he was awarded the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award in recognition of his volunteer contributions to the Academy and its Foundation. Prof. Nicolai has authored or co-authored 178 papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as 49 book chapters. He was co-Editor of a book on Imaging in Treatment Planning for Sinonasal Diseases, and Editor of 4 issues of Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery on Head and Neck Oncology. He is a member of the editorial board of 6 journals: Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Head & Neck, International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, and The Laryngoscope. Cesare PiazzaCesare PiazzaCesare Piazza is Assistant Professor of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Brescia, Italy. He received his MD degree at the University of Pavia, Italy and completed his residency programme in otolaryngology in Brescia. His clinical and research activities are focused on head and neck oncology, with special emphasis to laryngeal, tracheal, oral (including laser and robotic surgery), and reconstructive microsurgery. Dr Piazza has been an active member of the European Laryngological Society since 2000 and part of its Scientific Council since September 2010. He has been a member of the European Board of Examination for Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery since November 2011. He has authored or co-authored 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as 66 book chapters. He has delivered 524 proffered papers and invited lectures in national and international congresses and courses. He has served as Section Editor of the Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery journal for the Head and Neck Oncology issue since 2010 and as a member of its Editorial Board since 2013.