Dr. Jayant Pinto

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Biography

Jayant M. Pinto is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the fields of Allergy, Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery, Olfactory Disorders, and Chronic Sinus Disease. His research focuses on understanding the impact of aging on sinonasal sensory disorders and the genetic, environmental, and social factors that affect these conditions. One of Dr. Pinto's primary research projects involves studying the epidemiology of Presbyosmia, or age-related olfactory decline, using data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project. This research aims to identify key demographic and non-genetic factors that are associated with olfactory function as people age, demonstrating the significance of anosmia as a predictor of mortality in adults. Additionally, he leads projects on genetic variations associated with chronic rhinosinusitis and the upper airway microbiome's influence on health. His work is supported by the National Institutes of Health and involves collaborations with multiple institutions. Dr. Pinto has published extensively in his field, contributing significantly to the understanding of olfactory disorders and their clinical implications.

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Experience

Professor of Surgery

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor specializing in ENT surgery and olfactory disorders.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy