Press
Selected media and press coverage of Dr. Nate Jowett's facial reanimation and nerve reconstruction work.
Nerves rerouted from her tongue restore woman’s smile
A patient-centric story about a complex nerve transfer restoring a smile.
Dr. Nate Jowett Named Director of Surgical Photonics Engineering Lab
Appointment to lead research on light-tissue interactions and nerve repair.
A Defining Moment of Convergence
Spotlight on Dr. Jowett’s pioneering corneal reinnervation surgery and mentorship of future surgeon-scientists.
Lyme Disease and Facial Weakness: What You Should Know
Dr. Jowett breaks down Lyme disease-associated facial palsy and what you need to know for proper treatment.
‘Bionic Face’ Experiments Could Lead to New Treatment Approach
Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery highlights a paradigm shift in managing facial paralysis.
Why you shouldn't worry about a connection between Bell's palsy and COVID-19 vaccines
Expert commentary on the lack of evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to increased facial paralysis risk.
‘Bionic face’ experiments could lead to new treatment approach for facial paralysis
Research on implantable neuroprosthetic devices to restore natural movement.
A “Bionic Face” Brain Implant Could Treat Facial Paralysis
Discussing a device that copies neural activity from one half of the face and sends it to the paralyzed part.
Bell's Palsy Occurred More Frequently With COVID Vaccines
Dr. Jowett comments on study finding SARS-CoV-2 infection poses greater risk of facial paralysis than vaccination.
Corticosteroid use linked to worse outcomes for patients with Lyme disease-associated facial paralysis
Research urging caution in prescribing corticosteroids for acute Lyme disease-associated facial paralysis.
Steroid Use Questioned for Common Lyme Disease Manifestation
Discussing findings that corticosteroids may worsen outcomes in Lyme disease-associated facial paralysis.