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FORMER PRESIDENT OF AAO-HNS AND REKNOWN ENT
JOINS
DEAFNESS RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 24, 2002 - K.J. Lee,
M.D., F.A.C.S. has been confirmed to serve on the
Deafness Research Foundation's Board of Directors.
Dr Lee's appointment began on October 1, 2002 and
is a one-year term. Simultaneously, Dr. Lee will
serve as President of Deafness Research
Foundation's Centurions, a national membership
society of noted ENT's that are dedicated to
advancing hearing health research.
Lee is Managing Partner at the Southern New
England Ear, Nose, Throat, Facial Plastic Surgery
Group in New Haven, Connecticut. He has published
15 textbooks, one of which is in its eighth edition
and is considered one of the most-read texts in the
world in otolaryngology in three decades. He is the
former President of the American Academy of
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck
Surgery/Foundation.
"Dr. Lee has been involved with DRF for over 30
years as a life member and Chair of the Centurion
Club in Connecticut," said Susan Greco, Executive
Director of DRF. "Not only is he one of the top
ENTs in the country but he is a committed hearing
health advocate as well. This unique combination
makes Dr. Lee an essential addition to the DRF/NCHH
board of directors."
Dr. Lee received his undergraduate degree and
otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training from
Harvard and his M.D. from Columbia University. Lee
is an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale
University and the President-elect of the New Haven
County Medical Association. He has served as
President of the hospital medical staff and chair
of its medical board. The Deafness Research
Foundation is proud to have his support.
About DRF/NCHH
Founded in 1958, the Deafness Research Foundation
is the leading source of private funding for
research in hearing science. DRF is committed to
making lifelong hearing health a national priority
by funding research and implementing education
projects in both the government and private
sectors. The National Campaign for Hearing Health
is the Deafness Research Foundation's public
education and advocacy arm. The Campaign is working
to raise awareness of hearing issues, improve
options for those living with hearing loss, and
protect those at risk. By advocating for detection,
prevention, intervention and research, the Campaign
promotes hearing health for everyone. For more
information visit www.hearinghealth.net
or www.drf.org.
Media Contact:
Susan M. Greco
202-289-5850, x1007
susan@drf.org
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