David R. Friedland, MD, PhD
Resources and Services Unit Lead; Director of Clinical Research Services
SC CTSI Role
Dr. Friedland 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 Support team at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Within the SC CTSI, he leads the Resources & Services unit which provides support for clinical investigators across study development, operations, and completion. He also works with other SC CTSI units to support translational science education.
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.