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Christina Fields
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Areas of Interest
Research
Clinical and translational questions in head and neck oncology and head and neck reconstruction. Dr. Spector is interested in the study of head and neck cancer as well as outcomes research to improve patient selection and prediction of response to therapy. Spending an extra year after residency as a fellow in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction put him in an ideal situation to contribute to team science in the study of head and neck cancer.
Featured News
New Way to Predict Complications After Larynx Cancer Surgery
When the surgical wound doesn’t heal right, it can send some patients back to the operating room. A new technique tested at U-M could help identify which patients are at highest risk.
Immune Cell Biomarker Predicts Better Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers find infiltrating lymphocytes tie to survival in patients with recurrent larynx cancer; findings suggest super-boosting the immune system before additional treatment.
Credentials
Medical School or Training
- Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, 2007, summa cum laude with honors in bioethics
Residency
- University of Michigan Health System, Otolaryngology, 2012
Fellowship
- Head & Neck Surgery-Microvascular Reconstruction, University of Michigan Health System, 2013
Board Certification
- Otolaryngology
Professional Organizations
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, 2000-present
- American Medical Association Member, 2003-present
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Member, 2007-present
- American Head and Neck Society Candidate Fellow, 2010-present
- Triological Society Member, 2011-present
- Michigan Work Society, 2013-present
- American Head and Neck Society, 2014-Active Member
- American College of Surgeons, 2015-Associate Fellow
- Michigan Work Society, 2013-present