Jacqui Allen

Associate Professor

MD, MBChB, FRACS ORL HNS, University of Auckland; Laryngologist, North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

Latest Contribution

Photograph of acid-citrate-dextrose vacutainer tube after spinning whole blood in centrifuge, demonstrating the golden yellow plasma superiorly, a thin white layer (buffy coat) and the red cells inferiorly.

Liquid gold – platelet-rich plasma glottic injections in vocal pathology

3 July 2026 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is being used in an increasing number of ENT conditions, with particular promise in the larynx. Voice is a defining human characteristic. The ability to communicate with one another and to use the vocal folds (VFs) for...

Image showing fluoroscopic lateral view of pharyngoesophageal segmaent demonstrating upper oesophageal sphincter web.

Destination unknown

4 May 2023 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice

We as doctors do not always know the answer. Associate Professor Jacqueline Allen guides us through the importance of acceptance of this uncertainty and its complex mental journey. She highlights that, as clinicians, we must embrace the unknown and be...

Lateral image during fluoroscopic swallowing study, mid swallow, centred on the pharynx.

Taking life by the throat

5 July 2022 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice

Patients suffering with problems with their voice, airway and/or swallowing can find their symptoms immensely distressing, and their care places a huge burden on healthcare systems. We hear from a world-leading laryngologist on current and future directions. Field of interest...