David R Friedland, MD, PhD
Director, Clinical Research Support core
SC CTSI Role
David R. Friedland, M.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Associate Dean for Clinical Research; Director of Clinical Applications for MESH Strategic Partnerships; and Director of the Clinical Research Services Core in Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Within the SC CTSI, he directs the Clinical Research Support (CRS) core which provides clinical coordinators, research navigators, and nursing services for investigators in support of NIH and industry sponsored clinical trials and research. He also works with other SC CTSI Core Groups to support translational science and research, particularly in the use of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence.
Scientifically, Dr. Friedland has conducted research into the use of big data and machine learning for improving care in otolaryngologic (ear, nose, and throat) disorders. This work has devised novel algorithms for helping to diagnose vestibular disorders and identified disparities in healthcare by geographic and social demographics. Dr. Friedland has also significantly contributed to the understanding of the relationship between cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. He has identified patterns of hearing loss that are associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
Contact Information
david.friedland@med.usc.edu
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Professional Background
Dr. Friedland received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and his doctoral degree through the City University of New York. He remained at Mount Sinai for residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and then fellowship training in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. He started his career at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where he was Division Chief of Otology and Neuro-otologic Skull Base Surgery, Chief of the Division of Research, and Vice-Chair of Otolaryngology and Communication Science.
Interests
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Friedland enjoys cycling, hiking, reading, crossword puzzles and building miniature furniture.