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Frank Müller is a Clinical Professor at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Department of Otolaryngology and the Medizinische Fakultät der Universität Hamburg. His research focuses on swallowing disorders (dysphagia), vocal fold biomechanics, and neurological speech impairments, particularly in Parkinson’s disease and post-radiotherapy patients. He has contributed extensively to clinical diagnostics, including advancements in flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and narrow band imaging (NBI) techniques. Müller’s work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining surgical innovations (e.g., glottoplasty) with biomechanical and aerodynamic analyses of vocal function. His studies address both adult and pediatric populations, exploring topics like presbyphagia in aging patients and unilateral hearing loss in children. He also investigates the impact of deep brain stimulation on speech in Parkinson’s patients and the role of underlying diseases in pneumonia risk for dysphagia patients.
- Research Themes: Dysphagia mechanics, vocal fold tissue properties, neurogenic speech disorders, pediatric audiology, and surgical interventions for vocal fold immobility.
- Techniques: FEES, high-speed cinematography, linear skin rheometer, and numerical simulations of glottal flow.
- Collaborations: Interdisciplinary projects in laryngology, phoniatrics, and oncology at UKE.
Müller’s publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained contributions to translational research and clinical practice in otolaryngology and speech pathology. His work emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes through innovative imaging and surgical methods.
