Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Institute of Academic Surgery


Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Institute of Academic Surgery

Head and Neck Department

TEAM
A/Prof Carsten Palme Head of Department
Prof Jonathan Clark Research Lead	Dr Hubert Low Education Lead
Dr Kevin Nguyen Education Lead	A/Prof Sydney Ch'ng Head and Neck Research Meeting Co-ordinator
A/Prof Michael Elliott Translational Research Co-ordinator	Dr Kerwin Shannon Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute Director
Dr Anthony Clifford A/Prof Ruta Gupta - Pathological Research Co-ordinator A/Prof Guy Lyons - Senior Hospital Scientist Mr Kan Gao - Data Manager Ms Nadia Rosin - Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute Development Officer

About the Department The head and neck surgical service based at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has a national and international reputation of excellence in providing care for public and private patients with complex head and neck cancers, as well as providing care for patients with benign health and neck disease at RPA. The eight specialist surgeons are leaders in their field and a highly academic department.
Achievements	World recognised department Highest volume of complex head and neck cancer resections in NSW Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute (SHNCI) Database – largest in Australasia Largest head and neck cancer Biobank in Australia
Key Research Themes	Using 3D printing for patient reconstruction and surgical planning Bionic eye closure device for facial paralysis (BLINC) Whole Genome Sequencing of metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) Whole Genome Sequencing of tongue cancer in young patients Targeted Sequencing for salivary duct carcinoma
*Key Education & Training Activities*	Graduate Medical Program - University of Sydney Oral cancer education day Dedicated training sessions for surgical trainees PhD, Masters and Honours student supervision Sydney Head and Neck Cadaver Dissection Course
Useful Links	Affiliate Organisations Beyond Five University of Sydney Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute
Contact (same as the website)	Professor Jonathan Clark Jonathan.Clark@lh.org.au