Improving
Head and Neck Education
This one day case conference accredited by the Royal College of Edinburgh will focus on 'Dysphagia' within a multidisciplinary team’.
The event will consist of panel discussions and lectures delivered by world renowned experts. This conference is a virtual-event accommodating for personal or online attendance via ZOOM.
Our Faculty
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Mr. Jai Manickavasagam
Conference Chair
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon
Dundee, Scotland
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Miss Sadie Khwaja
Consultant ENT, Laryngologist
Manchester, UK
Mr Sam Majumdar
Consultant ENT, Laryngologist
Dundee, UK
Kate Heathcote
Consultant ENT, Laryngologist
Poole, UK
Pradeep Patil
Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Dundee, UK
Sarah Stephen
Speech and Language Therapist, Newcastle, UK
Professor Justin Roe
Consultant and Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, Royal Marsden, London, UK, Read more..
Ahmed Youssef
Consultant Head and neck , Dundee, UK
Dr Alexander Delides
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Greece, Head and neck surgeon, Read more...
Prof Cesare Piazza
Professor
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia
Brescia, Italy, Read more..
Tracy Grammer, CCC, SLP, MS
speech language pathologist,OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, USA, Read more..
Mr Nicholas Gibbins
Consultant Laryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon at the University Hospital Lewisham,UK, Read more..
Prof. Vincent Vander Poorten
Consultant, Full Professor, and Clinical Head of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery at the University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium, Read more..
Dr Vidhyadharan Sivakumar
Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon, Laryngologist
The Head And Neck Centre & Hospital
(THANC Hospital), Chennai, India, Read more..
Provisional Programme
01
09:00–09:10
Welcome and conference aims
09:10–09:30
Dysphagia in head and neck practice: red flags, pathways, and triage
Jai Manick
09:30–09:55
Onco Phagosurgery- Concepts in surgical management of head and neck cancer patients with dysphagia- Vidhyadharan sivakumar
09:55–10:15
Benign causes of dysphagia: strictures, webs, reflux, inflammation, and extrinsic compression- Nicholas Gibbins
10:15–10:35
cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction- Kate Heathcote
10:35–10:55
Pharyngeal pouch management: diagnosis, endoscopic options, recurrence, and complications- Johana Fagon
10:55–11:25
Dysphagia – Upper GI surgeons perspective- Pradeep Patil
02
11:25–11:45
Coffee break 1
11:45–12:05
Trans nasal oesophagoscopy- dysphagia management- Sam Majumdar
12:05–12:25
Restoring the Swallow: Surgical Solutions for Neurological Dysphagia- Alexander Delides.
12:25–12:50
Swallow assessment in practice: bedside exam, FEES, VFSS, and when to refer- Justin Roe
12:50–13:15
Practical management: diet, compensatory techniques, rehab, and feeding decisions- Sarah stephen
03
13:15–13:45
Lunch
13:45–14:05
Late Radiation-Associated Dysphagia (Late-RAD) -Rakesh srivastava
14:05–15:05
Panel discussion: difficult dysphagia cases across ENT, SALT, radiology, oncology, and neurology-Moderator -Greg Krempl
Panellists- Nilesh Vasan, Vincent vanderpoorten, Sadie Khwaja, tracey Grammer, Wang Chen Chi, James O’ Hara
15:05–15:35
Swallowing rehabilitation - Melda Kunduk
04
15:35–15:55
Coffee break 2
15:55–16:15
Enteral feeding, tracheostomy -related swallowing problems- Mriganka De
16:15–16:40
Dysphagia after open partial laryngectomy: causes, management strategies and outcomes”. Cesare Piazza
16:15–16:35
International practice pearls in Low middle income countries Ahmed Youssef
16.35-16.45
and closing summary
Registration Open
Welcome to our conference! Participation is free for all delegates, but please note that registration is mandatory to receive the online joining link. Certificates of attendance will be awarded to those who participate in at least 80% of the conference sessions. We look forward to your involvement!
E poster submission guidelines
Author guidelines:
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Head and neck or other cancer related projects are eligible for inclusion.
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Please complete the google form below.
Posters will be presented in electronic format, there is no need to print prior to the conference.
Accepted trainees will be expected to attend in-person, to answer questions and receive prizes if successful.
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Submission Deadline: Midnight on 16/08/2024
ZOOM Virtual attendance
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Get to Know Us
The Scottish Head and Neck Conference, founded by Mr. Jai Manick (Consultant ENT Surgeon) is a distinguished non-profit educational event dedicated to advancing head and neck education and addressing contemporary issues in head and neck care.
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Its primary objective is to equip stakeholders with essential information to enhance surgical care and advance clinical practices worldwide.
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The conference has garnered notable success, attracting over 7,000 delegates in previous years and significantly impacting the global surgical community. Renowned for its comprehensive programs utilising didactic lectures and case-based panel discussions, alongside expert-led sessions, the event serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and professional development in head and neck surgery. This conference is accredited Royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh.
About
Conference Chair: Jai Manick
Jai Manick (Jaiganesh Manickavasagam) is a Consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Dundee Medical School. He is the lead head, neck, and thyroid surgeon within his ENT department, with clinical interests in laser surgery alongside thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He plays a pivotal role in the North of Scotland Head and Neck Cancer Network.
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Mr. Manick’s clinical practice encompasses general ENT, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the head and neck, including conditions affecting the mouth, throat, voice box, neck, salivary glands, thyroid gland, rhinology (nose), and otology (ear). He is among the few surgeons in the United Kingdom with expertise in transoral robotic surgery and laser microsurgery for head and neck cancers.
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Mr. Manick completed his specialist training in ENT in South Yorkshire, followed by a fellowship in head and neck cancer and robotic surgery at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.
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He has initiated multiple educational endeavours, including founding the Dundee FRCS ENT Course (www.frcsentvivacourse.co.uk), co-organising the Advanced ENT Laser Course (www.lasercoursedundee.co.uk), and serving as the organising chair for the International Scottish Head and Neck Conference (www.headandneckconference.co.uk). Additionally, Mr. Manick is the Joint Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and Malaysian FRCS Course Co-Convenor.
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A strong proponent of research, Mr. Manick has published numerous scientific articles and developed several new surgical techniques and devices. He has delivered keynote lectures at national and international levels. As the Principal Investigator for various research studies related to ENT, his research portfolio primarily focuses on projects concerning the head and neck, rhinology, and the skull base. He is affiliated with ENTUK, the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, the Royal Society of Medicine, and the British Society of Endocrinologists.
Conference Testimonials
Conference Chair: Jai Manick
Our conference has attracted nearly 2000 delegates from 93 countries in past years. It has received more than 95% positive feedback in all categories. Please see some examples below.
Consultant
"Great meeting, I really appreciate the videos sent as agenda changes and not possible to watch the all day meeting."
Post Graduate Trainee
"Fantastic topic and speakers"
Core Trainee/SHO
"Excellent and varied meeting with good input from surgical and medical speakers"
Conference Testimonials
Conference Chair: Jai Manick
Our conference has attracted nearly 2000 delegates from 93 countries in past years. It has received more than 95% positive feedback in all categories. Please see some examples below.
Consultant
"Great meeting, I really appreciate the videos sent as agenda changes and not possible to watch the all day meeting."
Post Graduate Trainee
"Fantastic topic and speakers"
Core Trainee/SHO
"Excellent and varied meeting with good input from surgical and medical speakers"
Meet The Team
Founder & Chair
Mr. Jai Manick
Mr. Jai Manick is the founder and conference chair of the Scottish Head and Neck Conference. He plays a key role in providing keynote lectures alongside overall organisation of the event.
Administrator
Ms. Linda Fullerton
Ms. Linda Fullerton is the lead administrator responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of the conference. She ensures that all logistical details are managed efficiently, oversees the scheduling, and liaises with sponsors and participants to guarantee success.
Website Designer/Digital Lead
Dr. Mervyn Owusu-Ayim
Dr. Mervyn Owusu-Ayim is an incoming Core Surgical Trainee with aspirations in ENT. He is responsible for the design and upkeep of the SHNC website alongside other DIHNE conferences. He also performs media duties on the day of the conference.
Abstract Submission
You are invited to submit abstracts for inclusion in the Scottish Head and Neck Conference. All abstract submissions will be evaluated by the Head and Neck Conference team.
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Submission Guidelines:
Head and neck or other cancer related projects are eligible for inclusion.
Please complete the google form embedded below.
Posters will be presented in electronic format, there is no need to print prior to the conference.
Accepted trainees will be expected to attend in-person, to answer questions and receive prizes if successful.
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Submission Deadline: Midnight on 16/08/2024
