Ian N. Jacobs

Ian N. Jacobs is Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and holds key clinical leadership roles at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as Director of the Pediatric Airway Program and Medical Director of the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders. He also holds an Endowed Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Pediatric Airway Disorders at CHOP.

Education:

• B.A. from University of Pennsylvania, Magna cum laude (1982)
• M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1986)
• M.L.A. in Liberal Arts from University of Pennsylvania (2022)

Dr. Jacobs' research centers on pediatric airway disorders, with expertise in laryngotracheal reconstruction, subglottic stenosis, and complications from foreign body ingestions like button batteries. His work integrates surgical innovation with tissue engineering and pharmacological interventions, focusing on translational solutions for complex pediatric airway conditions. He leads a multidisciplinary research team at CHOP addressing fibrosis modulation, regenerative medicine, and risk reduction strategies.

His recent publications (2021-2024) reveal strong emphasis on decellularized tissue engineering for airway reconstruction, drug-eluting endotracheal technologies to prevent stenosis, and clinical studies on comorbidity impacts in airway surgery. Key trends include antimicrobial peptide applications, mechanosensing in fibroblasts, and household safety protocols for battery ingestions, demonstrating consistent innovation in pediatric otolaryngology.

Dr. Jacobs mentors residents and fellows in pediatric otolaryngology and has secured research funding for airway disorder studies, though specific grant details are not listed. He directs CHOP's Pediatric Airway Program, which coordinates surgeons, researchers, and clinicians across multiple specialties to manage complex airway cases through the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.