KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Vincent Grégoire
Head of the Radiation Oncology Department, Léon Bérard Cancer Center
Dr. Julia Maclean
Clinical Specialist in Speech Pathology, St George Hospital
Professor Julia Maclean, PhD, is the Clinical Specialist in Speech Pathology at St George Hospital, Sydney, and a Conjoint Professor at the University of New South Wales. She is internationally recognised as a leader in the clinical management and education of swallowing and airway disorders, particularly in patients recovering from complex head and neck surgery and oncology treatments, including through the Masters of Deglutology program at KU Leuven.
Julia completed her PhD in 2010, investigating swallowing outcomes following total laryngectomy and obtained a Master of Science in Medicine in 2006, focusing on dysphagia in individuals with Chronic Airflow Limitation. Alongside her clinical and academic roles, she holds a postdoctoral research position in the Motility Unit within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, where she contributes to developing novel interventions for upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction and late radiation fibrosis. Her current research focuses on the use of High-Resolution Pharyngeal Manometry to personalise and optimise assessment and treatment outcomes for people with swallowing disorders.
Julia was the first Allied Health professional to serve as President of the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society — a role that reflects her strong commitment to multidisciplinary models of care and dedication to improving long-term outcomes for those affected by head and neck cancer treatment.
Dr. Brett Miles
Vice President and Regional Director of Otolaryngology, Northwell Health Cancer Institute
A Diplomate of both the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Dr. Miles is Professor and Chair the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in the Northwell Health System in New York at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital. He has extensive expertise in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstructive surgery, and robotic surgery and is the surgical lead for the disease management team for head and neck cancer at the Northwell Cancer Institute.
Dr. Gouri Pantvaidya
MS,DNB,MRCS Professor and Head, Department of Head Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre
Dr. Prof. Christian Simon
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Vaud (CHUV), University of Lausanne
As part of the organisation of this conference, The University of Birmingham is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the European Head and Neck Course 2025 organising committee.
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