Personal Information 3635 Vista Ave, 6FDT, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-577-8884 Fax: 314-268-5111 Email: jennifer.brinkmeier@health.slu.edu Curriculum Vitae Jennifer V. Brinkmeier, M.D. Current Position, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University Assistant Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology 01/15 present Education Research Fellow, Pediatric Otolaryngology 07/13 08/14 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology 07/12 06/14 University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children s Hospital, Ann Harbor, MI Resident in Otolaryngology 07/08 06/12 Saint Louis University Hospital, Internship in General Surgery 07/07 06/08 Saint Louis University Hospital Doctor of Medicine 08/03 05/07 The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH Bachelor of Arts, Biololgy 08/98 05/02 Williams College, Williamstown, MA Previous Professional experience Clinical Lecturer, Pediatric Otolaryngology 06/12 08/14 University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children s Hospital, Ann Harbor, MI Research Fellow, Pediatric Otolaryngology 07/13 08/14 Focus: Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation NIH T32 Training Grant University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Clinical Research Assistant 07/02 06/03 Division of Vascular Surgery Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Brinkmeier 2 Hospital and Clinical Staff appointments Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO 12/14 present Cardinal Glennon Children s Hospital, St. Louis, MO 12/14 present C.S. Mott Chidren s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 06/12 08/14 Board Certification and Licensure Board Certification American Board of Otolaryngology State Medical License Missouri Michigan Professional Society memberships American Sociery of Pediatric Otolaryngology American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 06/14 present 2014 present 2012 present 2013 present 2009 present Honorary Societies, Honors and Awards Ambassador Choice Award Honoree for Exceptional Medical Care 2017 Resident Case Presentation, 2 nd Place, Saint Louis ENT Club 05/11 Resident Research Award, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery 2010 Saint Louis University, Landacre Research Honor Society, Ohio State University College of Medicine 2005 2007 1964 Scholars Program, Biology, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 2001 Professional Services Saint Louis University Quality Improvement and Safety Officer, Department of Otolaryngology 01/15 present Anatomy Course, Teaching Assistant for First Year Medical Students 2008 present Medical Education Committee, Member 2010 2011 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children s Hospital Guidelines Committee, Member Tracheostomy Team, Physician Leader Continuous Quality Improvement Team, Member 12/15 present Editorial and Journal Review Boards The Laryngoscope Current and Past Teaching Responsibilities Saint Louis University, Department of Otolaryngology Residency Program -Hands-on teaching of residents and students 20 hours per week 2015 present Research Support Current Funding Funding Agency: NIDCD/ University of Utah 2018 2023 Title: Randomized Controlled Trial of Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus Infected Hearing Impaired Infants
Brinkmeier 3 Funding Agency: CDC/ Eastern Virginia Medical School 2018 2021 Title: Registry for Prospective Monitoring of Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (JORRP) Past Funding Funding Agency: Otonomy, Inc 2016 Title: A 1-month, prospective, multicenter, randomized, dose-ranging, sham-controlled, blinded study of oto-201 given as a single administration for treatment of acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes in pediatric subjects Active Research Projects 1. Resident driven protocol for reducing unnecessary x-rays following tracheostomies. Brinkmeier JV, Franco J, Farhoud F, et al. 2. Evaluation of text messaging as a proactive method to identify patients with symptoms of refractory obstructive sleep apnea post-tonsillectomy. Brinkmeier JV, Hu A, Zhang S, et al. 3. Retrospective Assessment of Proposed Quality Metrics for Head and Neck Cancer Care. Brinkmeier JV, Massa S, Cass L, et al. 4. To Page or Not to Page: A Survey of Primary Care Physicians on Common Otolaryngology Problems. Brinkmeier JV, Wehrmann D, Wehrmann M. 5. Evaluation of primary care residents and their management of Otolaryngology related issues. Brinkmeier JV, Wehrmann D, Hu A. 6. The use of Dephi analysis to generate a standardized consent for adenotonsillectomy. Mikulec AA, Brinkmeier JV. Bibliography Peer reviewed articles: 1. McArthur CS, Sheahan M, Pomposelli FB, Dayko A, Belfield AK, Veraldi J, Campbell DR, LoGerfo FW, Hamdan AD. Infrainguinal Revascularization after Renal Transplantation. J Vasc Surg. 2003 Jun 37(6): 1181-5 2. Aulivola B, Hamdan AD, Hile CN, Sheahan MG, Veraldi JR, Skillman JJ, Campbell DR, Scovell SD, LoGerfo FW, Pomposelli FB. Major Lower Extremity Amputation: Outcome of a Modern Series. Arch Surgery. 2004 Apr;139(4):395-9; discussion 399. 3. Sheahan MG, Hamdan AD, Veraldi JR, McArthur CS, Skillman JJ, Campbell DR, Scovell SD, LoGerfo FW, Pomposelli FB. Lower Extremity Minor Amputations: The Roles of Initial Amputation Level and Timing of Revascularization. J Vasc Surg. 2005 Sep;42(3):476-80. 4. Tillman B, Lesperance M, Brinkmeier J. Infantile Frey's syndrome. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2015 Jun; 79(6): 929-931.
Brinkmeier 4 5. Wertz A, Tillman BN, Brinkmeier JV, Glazer TA, Kroeker AD, Sullivan SE, McKean EL. Minimally Invasive Approach for Resection of Parameningeal Rhabdomyosarcoma. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base. 2017 Jun;78(3):210-214. 6. Pynnonen M, Brinkmeier JV, Thorne MC, Chong L, Burton MJ. Coblation versus other surgical techniques for tonsillectomy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 8. Art. No: CD004619. Book Chapters 1. Brinkmeier JV, Brown DJ, Heider A. Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies. Cummings Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 6 th edition. Flint PW, et al. ed. Philadelphia, Elsevier. 2015. 2. Jeyakumar A, Veraldi JR, Mitchell RB. Adenotonsillar Disease in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Practical Guide for the Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders. Shapiro NL, ed. Singapore, World Scientific Publishing Company, October 2011, pages 265-280. Abstracts National/International Meetings 1. The Influence of Wound Microbiology on Outcomes after Lower Extremity Bypass. Sheahan MG, Hile CN, Pomposelli FB Jr, Belfield AK, Veraldi JR, Campbell DR, Skillman JJ, LoGerfo FW, Hamdan AD. Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting; 03/03. (Poster) 2. Clinical Pearls and Visual Diagnosis Presentation: Sweet s Syndrome. National Conference, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. Orlando, Florida; 05/04. 3. Follicular Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Infratemporal Fossa. Veraldi JR, Bolesta ES, Curtin HD, Varvares MA. North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA; 10/09. (Poster) 4. Inferior turbinate surgery in children: a survey of practice patterns. Veraldi JR, Mitchell R, Pereira KD, Friedman NR. American Society of Pediatrics Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois; 04/11. (Poster) 5. Total Versus Intracapsular Tonsillectomy : Does the Evidence Support a Change in Technique?. Veraldi JR, Mitchell R, Armbrecht E. American Society of Pediatrics Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois; 04/11. (Podium) 6. Noise exacerbates hypoxia-associated changes in the Alport mouse cochlea. Montgomery S, Brinkmeier JV, Smyth BJ, Gratton MA. Association for Research in Otolaryngology Mid-Winter Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland; 02/13. (Poster) 7. Two-Handed Technique for Removal of Impacted Hair Clip from Esophagus. Brinkmeier JV, Lesperance MM. American Bronchoesophagological Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida; 01/13. (Poster) 8. Tillman B, Kroeker A, Brinkmeier J, McKean E. Pediatric Parameningeal Rhabdomyosarcomas, Current Treatment and Review. Skull Base Journal; 02/14. (Poster)
Brinkmeier 5 9. Minimally Invasive Approaches for Resection of Parameningeal Rhabdomyosarcomas. Tillman B, Kroeker A, Brinkmeier J, McKean E. North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting. San Diego, California; 02/14. (Poster) 10. Elective Ear Tube Surgery: What Patients Want to Know to Make an Informed Decision. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Spring Meeting. Boston, MA; 04/15. 11. Development of Institutional Head and Neck Cancer Quality Metrics. Massa S, Brinkmeier JV. American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA; 09/16. (Podium) 12. Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Follow-up Care and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Sleep-Related Disorders in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Hu A, Zhang SQ, Knewitz AP, Simpson M, Hentzelman JL, Brinkmeier JV. American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 10/18. (Podium) Supplemental Material Invited Talks/Grand Rounds 1. Implementing Recent Clinical Practice Guidelines and Using M&M as a Department-wide Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 02/17. 2. A History of Pediatric Airway Surgery. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 01/16. 3. Lasers in Otolaryngology. Division Grand Rounds, Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Michigan; 02/13. 4. Management of Facial Tissue Defects Following Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound. Case presentation, Saint Louis ENT Club Annual Ogura-Harkins Resident Competition, ; 05/12. 5. Usher Syndrome. Department of Genetics Conference, CS Mott Women and Children s Hospital, University of Michigan; 09/12. 6. Issues in Caring for the Post-Tonsillectomy Patient. Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds, Anesthesiology and Otolaryngology Departments, CS Mott Women and Children s Hospital, University of Michigan; 09/12. 7. Pediatric Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 12/11. 8. Total Versus Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: Does the Evidence Support a Change in Technique?. Veraldi JR, Mitchell R, Armbrecht E. Annual Research Day. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 06/11. (Podium) 9. Case presentation, 34 Year-Old Woman with Infratemporal Mass. Saint Louis ENT Club Annual Ogura-Harkins Resident Competition; 05/11.
Brinkmeier 6 10. Nasal Synechiae in Siblings from Office Nasal Cautery. Veraldi JR, Jeyakumar A. Annual Resident Research Poster Competition, Saint Louis University School of Medicine; 04/11. (Poster) 11. Pediatric Neck Masses. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 03/11. 12. The Impact of Noise-Induced Injury on the Mouse Na,K-ATPase. Veraldi JR, Bedwinek J, Ohlemiller KO, Gratton MA., Annual Resident Research Poster Competition, Poster presentation, Saint Louis University School of Medicine; 06/10. (Poster) 13. The Impact of Noise-Induced Injury on the Mouse Na,K-ATPase. Veraldi JR, Gratton MA. Annual Research Day, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 06/10. (Podium) 14. The Biology of Head and Neck Cancer. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 04/10. 15. The Potential Role of Oncolytic Adenoviruses in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Annual Research Day. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 06/09. (Podium) 16. The Management of Frontal Sinusitis. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 03/09. Supplemental Material Course Directorship Course Director, Midwest Otolaryngology Simulation Training 07/16 Otolaryngology Simluation Course Extramural Invited Lectures Session Moderator, ASPO, Austin, TX 05/17 Topic: Pediatric Otolaryngology Video Competition, Peds VidoOTO Faculty Instructor 07/15 Simulation Course: ORL Emergencies Boot Camp; American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Washington, DC Faculty Instructor 05/15 Simulation Course: SimFest Philadelphia, PA Seminars and Workshops at National Meetings Annual Meeting 09/15 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Dallas, TX
Brinkmeier 7 Annual Meeting 04/15 Combined Otolaryngologic Society Meeting/American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Boston, MA Faculty Volunteer 12/13 Clinical Skills Test University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Annual Meeting 09/13 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Annual Meeting 04/13 Combined Otolaryngologic Society Meeting (add American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology) Orlando, FL Faculty Volunteer 08/12 Head and Neck Simulation Course University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education 11/11 Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education 10/11 Free Tissue Transfer for Major Ablative Defects of the Head and Neck Annual Meeting 09/11 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery San Francisco, CA Rhinosinusitis Symposium 06/11 Departments of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Allergy and Immunology Annual Meeting 04/11 Combined Otolaryngologic Society Meeting Chicago, IL Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education 01/10 Midwest Resident Update in Rhinology: Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education 10/10 Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery
Brinkmeier 8 Annual Meeting 09/10 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Boston, MA Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education 09/10 The St. Louis Surgical Approaches & Techniques in Craniofacial Trauma Reconstruction Annual Meeting 10/09 North American Skull Base Society New Orleans, LA North American Skull Base Society 10/09 Practical Dissection Workshop Louisiana State University Health Sciences and Resource Center New Orleans, LA Practical Anatomy Workshop 12/08 Midwest Resident Update in Rhinology: Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery AO Craniomaxillofacial Principles Course 11/08 Practical Anatomy Workshop 10/08 Free Tissue Transfer for Major Ablative Defects of the Head and Neck