Prof. Ignacio Javier Fernandez has been an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna since 2022. He also serves as the Director of the Complex Otolaryngology Unit in Ravenna, under the Local Health Authority of Romagna. His research activities are primarily focused on otorhinolaryngology and oncological surgery related to head and neck conditions. His research interests encompass otological surgery, lateral skull base surgery, facial nerve surgery, and the rehabilitation of facial paralysis. Currently, he is involved in national research projects within the field of head and neck oncology and collaborates on several international research initiatives concerning endoscopic middle ear surgery with various European institutions. He is the author of numerous scientific publications both nationally and internationally.