22nd INTERNATIONAL ENT MEETING
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeons WORLDWIDE are
invited to attend the 22nd Upover-Downunder Meeting
Alba di Canazei, Italy - January 10- 17, 2026
Call for papers
I would be grateful for those who wish to present a paper if they would notify me of the title of the paper and it’s duration.
The chairpersons for each session will be nominated in due course. It is expected as in previous years that CPD points from the Royal Australasian College of surgeons will be available for those who attend the academic sessions.
Invitation Upover-Downunder
Dear Friends and colleagues
Our number of registrations are an exciting sign of a great meeting in January 2025. I would encourage you to share your experience with us by presenting a short paper 10-20 minutes.
The Faculty Chairpersons are:
- Andreas Leunig – Rhinology
- William Coman – History
- Scott Coman – Thyroid
- Greg Osetinsky – General ENT
- Payal Mukherjee – Otology
- Chris Perry – Head and Neck
- Chuck Myer – Pediatrics
Mario will be there with his team of guides to chaperone us around the Dolomites. Dave Brooker the most experienced and knowledgeable athlete of us all will again be representing the non-skiers program. Our first social occasion will be welcome drinks at La Cacciatora – the best hotel in the Dolomites. The boatrace drinking game and Gala dinner on the mountain with transport up by skidoo and back by toboggan. Prizes for the best paper, best skier, snowboarder and other abilities will be keenly presented.
I look forward to welcoming you for another great experience – the 22nd Year!
Brisbane, Australia
OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGEONS WORLDWIDE
are invited to attend the 22nd Upover-Downunder Meeting
Alba di Canazei, Italy - January 10 - 17, 2026
Participating countries: Austria, Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, Unites States
Upover-Downunder Faculty
Will be announced soon...
Upover-Downunder Faculty 2025
In alphabetic order
Lund, Sweden
Sydney, Australia
Queensland, Australia
Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
Geelong, Australia
Harrow, United Kingdom
Hirslanden, Switzerland
Belfast, United Kingdom
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Perth, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
Perth, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Schwarzwald-Baar, Germany
Perth, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Göteborg, Sweden
Australia
Perth, Australia
Paris, France
Munich, Germany
Lucerne, Switzerland
Perth, Australia
Texas, United States
Sydney, Australia
Ohio, United States
United Kingdom
Kentucky, United States
South Perth, Australia
Ulm, Germany
Ulm, Germany
Stockholm, Sweden
Brisbane, Australia
Queensland, Australia
Graz, Austria
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Guildford, United Kingdom
Melbourne, Australia
London, United Kingdom
Timetable
Will be announced soon...
Timetable
Schedule of events
Sunday 11 January 6.00 pm Arrival welcome in the bar area of La Cacciatora
Registration packs to be distributed and Mario to hand out lift passes and advise of guided ski group allocations.
Monday 13 January 6.30 pm Welcome drinks for all in Cellar Bar at the hotel
Tuesday 14 January 6.30 pm Boat race in La Cacciatora Bar
Wednesday 15 January 6.30 pm Day Trip to Bolzano – David Brooker to organise.
Depart hotel at 9.00am (1 hour drive) and back at hotel by 2.30pm.
Thursday 16 January Gala Dinner at Malga Crocifisso in Val S. Nicolo valley. Buses depart at 7:00pm from hotel (20 minutes trip)
Any dietary requirements, PLEASE ADVISE Mario.
Saturday 18 January Buses depart from La Cacciatora.
Sunday 12 Jan
4.30 – 7.00 pm
RHINOLOGY
Presentations (15min)
Prof. Andreas Leunig
Germany
Monday 13 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
HISTORY
Presentations (15min)
Emeritus Prof. Bill Coman
Australia
Tuesday 14 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
OTOLOGY
Presentations (15min)
Dr Payal Mukherjee
Australia
Wednesday 15 Jan
4.30 – 7.00 pm
General ENT
Presentations (15min)
Dr Greg Osetinsky
USA
Thursday 16 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
Head & Neck & Thyroid
Presentations (15min)
A/Prof. Chris Perry
Australia
Dr Scott Coman
Australia
Friday 17 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
Paediatrics
Presentations (15min)
Dr Chuck Myer
USA
Extracurricular Activities
Dr David Brooker
Belfast, United Kingdom
Sunday 12 Jan
4.30 – 7.00 pm
RHINOLOGY
Presentations (15min)
Prof. Andreas Leunig
Germany
The versatility of nasal endoscopy
Andreas Leunig
Germany
Septoplasty, endoscopic or conventional
Andrew Swift
United Kingdom
FESS and Frontal Sinus: Median Drainage Draf 3, Reboot Surgery or Biologicals
KD Dr Hans Rudolf Briner
Switzerland
Predictors and outcome in Septoplasty- the Nordic experience
Johan Hellgren
Sweden
FESS & basics: how?
Dr. Hananh Sieron
Germany
Roundtable:
– FESS and teaching during Covid pandemic with less patient access
– case demonstrations
Monday 13 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
HISTORY
Presentations (15min)
Emeritus Prof. Bill Coman
Australia
Sallyanne Atkinson
Australia
Historical Events
Chuck Myer
USA
History of Otolaryngology
Ron Karni
USA
History of alloplastic mandibular reconstruction
Lana Del Vecchio
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Napolean Bonaparte & brief history of ENT
William Coman
Australia
Composers nightmare
TBA
ASAP
Roundtable: TBA
Tuesday 14 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
OTOLOGY
Presentations (15min)
Dr Payal Mukherjee
Australia
Endoscopic approaches for paragangliomas & Otosclerosis
Romain Kania
France
Health care access on middle ear surgery in NSW
Angelique Kumar
Australia
Ergonomics in Otology (Ankit will do a recorded talk)
Ankit Ajmera
Australia
The history of bone conduction hearing
Ian David Bottrill
United Kingdom
Transoral/ Oropharyngectomy anatomy
David Walker
United Kingdom
Wednesday 15 Jan
4.30 – 7.00 pm
General ENT
Presentations (15min)
Dr Greg Osetinsky
USA
The Use of THRIVE Anaesthesia in Trans-Oral Laser Surgery
Michael Borschmann
Australia
Research opportunities to better understand tongue cancer in women.
David Wiesenfeld
Australia
Endo/Orbital Surgery
Chris Dhepnorrarat
Australia
Roundtable: TBA
Thursday 16 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
Head & Neck & Thyroid
Presentations (15min)
A/Prof. Chris Perry
Australia
Dr Scott Coman
Australia
Parathyroid
Syed Naqvi
USA
Navigation (both aviation and in the neck) titled “Where Am I”.
Richard Lewis
Australia
“A Literary Interlude”
Michelle Johnston
Australia
Update on Immunotherapy for SCC
David Hall
Australia
Head & Neck Cases
Cara Griffin
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Head and Neck/Thyroid panel and case discussions
Scott Coman
Australia
Intra cardiac lesions in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Sharon Del Vecchio
Australia
Friday 17 Jan
4.30 – 6.30 pm
Paediatrics
Presentations (15min)
Dr Chuck Myer
USA
Distracted Doctoring
Chuck Myer
USA
Infant mandibular distraction for the definitive resolution of upper airway obstruction
Andrew Heggie
Australia
All change in paediatric ENT
Michelle Wyatt
United Kingdom
Newborn Hearing Screenings: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Jana Ellerman
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Hotel Information
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