Patrick J. Gullane is a Canadian academic and surgeon specializing in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. He is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto.
Early life and education Gullane was born in Ireland. He received his medical degree from National University of Ireland, Galway in 1970. In 1975, he was selected as the McLaughlin Fellow and trained in head and neck oncology in Pittsburgh and New York.
Career In 1978, Gullane was appointed to the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. While there, he focused on integrating multidisciplinary cancer care into surgical practice and initiated several clinical training programs for residents. In 1983, he was recruited to the University of Toronto, where he expanded the head and neck oncology program and contributed to developing fellowship opportunities for international surgeons.
In 1989, he was appointed Otolaryngologist-in-chief at the University Health Network, which includes the Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Toronto Western Hospital. In 2002, he became Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto, serving two terms until June 2012. He was elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences in 2011.
Research Gullane’s research focuses on head and neck oncology, including oral cavity, salivary gland, and skull base cancers, as well as microvascular reconstruction. He has published over 384 peer-reviewed articles, 98 textbook chapters, and 10 books, including Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology. He serves on the editorial boards of ten journals and has trained more than 100 fellows from over 30 countries.
He has been an invited visiting professor in more than 85 countries, delivering over 830 keynote and invited lectures worldwide. These have included the Eugene Myers International Lecture in 2006, Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture in 2009, John J. Conley Lecture in 2012, Hayes Martin Lecture in 2014, and Gunnar Holmgren Lecture in Sweden in 2018. In 2008, he was one of six international faculty members to lead the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) Head and Neck World Tour Program.
Other engagements Gullane served as the president of the American Head & Neck Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Canadian Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He was the vice president of the Triological Society.
Gullane has been a strong advocate for HPV vaccination policies in Canada to prevent oropharyngeal cancers.
Honours and awards InstitutionDateAwardTriological Society1990Harris P. Mosher AwardGovernor General of Canada1992Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation American Academy of Otolaryngology2004Millennium Society AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology2005Distinguished Service AwardUniversity of London2005George Davey Howells Memorial Prize Royal Australasian College of Surgeons2006Honorary Fellowship International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO)2005-2007Appreciation of Service Princess Margaret Hospital2006Tribute Event and Gala Evening for contributions and leadershipNational University Ireland - Galway2007Medtronic Alumni Award Royal College of Surgeons of England2010Honorary FellowshipGovernor General of Canada2010Member of the Order of CanadaCanadian Academy of Health Sciences2011Elected FellowRoyal College of Surgeons of Ireland2012Honorary FellowshipUniversity of Toronto / University Health Network2014Endowed chair named in his honour the Gullane/O'Neill ChairGovernor General of Canada2012Diamond Jubilee MedalLieutenant Governor of Ontario2015Member of the Order of OntarioWestern University2022Honorary Doctorate (DSc)Princess Margaret Cancer Centre2025Inducted into Hall of Fame
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