Welcome to the official podcast of the Union of European Phoniatricians. Discover the latest in voice science, learn from global experts, and explore the human voice.
Hosted by Dr. Shiying Hey, ENT surgeon and laryngologist. Produced by Nikki Martinez with sound design by Heywire Studios.
About the Podcast
The UEP Voice Box brings you the latest research, clinical insights, and expert perspectives on voice disorders, phoniatrics, and laryngology. Each 20-30 minute episode features in-depth conversations with leading laryngologists, phoniatricians, and specialists who are advancing our understanding of vocal health and communication.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and clinical practice, making complex voice science accessible to healthcare professionals, researchers, students, voice artists, and anyone interested in the fascinating mechanisms of human voice production.
What to Expect
Expert Interviews: Conversations with international leaders in phoniatrics, laryngology, voice artistry, and voice science
Research Spotlight: Deep dives into current studies and emerging trends in vocal health and voice disorders
Clinical Pearls: Practical insights on diagnosis, treatment, and management of voice conditions
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Exploring the intersection of voice science with speech therapy, singing, and vocal performance
Voice Artists and Performers: Insights from professional voice coaches, singers, actors, and voice performers on maintaining vocal health and optimizing performance
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Welcome to the official podcast of the Union of European Phoniatricians. Discover the latest in voice science, learn from global experts, and explore the human voice.
Hosted by Dr. Shiying Hey, ENT surgeon and laryngologist. Produced by Nikki Martinez with sound design by Heywire Studios.
About the Podcast
The UEP Voice Box brings you the latest research, clinical insights, and expert perspectives on voice disorders, phoniatrics, and laryngology. Each 20-30 minute episode features in-depth conversations with leading laryngologists, phoniatricians, and specialists who are advancing our understanding of vocal health and communication.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and clinical practice, making complex voice science accessible to healthcare professionals, researchers, students, voice artists, and anyone interested in the fascinating mechanisms of human voice production.
What to Expect
Expert Interviews: Conversations with international leaders in phoniatrics, laryngology, voice artistry, and voice science
Research Spotlight: Deep dives into current studies and emerging trends in vocal health and voice disorders
Clinical Pearls: Practical insights on diagnosis, treatment, and management of voice conditions
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Exploring the intersection of voice science with speech therapy, singing, and vocal performance
Voice Artists and Performers: Insights from professional voice coaches, singers, actors, and voice performers on maintaining vocal health and optimizing performance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to the official podcast of the Union of European Phoniatricians. Discover the latest in voice science, learn from global experts, and explore the human voice.
Hosted by Dr. Shiying Hey, ENT surgeon and laryngologist. Produced by Nikki Martinez with sound design by Heywire Studios.
About the Podcast
The UEP Voice Box brings you the latest research, clinical insights, and expert perspectives on voice disorders, phoniatrics, and laryngology. Each 20-30 minute episode features in-depth conversations with leading laryngologists, phoniatricians, and specialists who are advancing our understanding of vocal health and communication.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and clinical practice, making complex voice science accessible to healthcare professionals, researchers, students, voice artists, and anyone interested in the fascinating mechanisms of human voice production.
What to Expect
Expert Interviews: Conversations with international leaders in phoniatrics, laryngology, voice artistry, and voice science
Research Spotlight: Deep dives into current studies and emerging trends in vocal health and voice disorders
Clinical Pearls: Practical insights on diagnosis, treatment, and management of voice conditions
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Exploring the intersection of voice science with speech therapy, singing, and vocal performance
Voice Artists and Performers: Insights from professional voice coaches, singers, actors, and voice performers on maintaining vocal health and optimizing performance
