Martin Batstone

Associate Professor Martin Batstone is a Clinical Lead in the Facial Stream and Director of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. He earned his Medical and Dental degrees from the University of Queensland and completed advanced training in head and neck cancer surgery in Liverpool, UK, culminating in a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Martin is a member of the Queensland Regional Surgical Committee, overseeing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) training, and a Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society.

• Director, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Member, Queensland Regional Surgical Committee
• Educational Background: University of Queensland (Medical & Dental Degrees), Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellowship)

Research Interests

Martin's research focuses on head and neck cancer, reconstructive surgery, and salivary biomarkers for oral cancer detection. His work explores:

• Bioresorbable scaffolds for bone regeneration using 3D printing.
• Virtual reality systems to enhance surgical training.
• miRNA and exosome profiling in saliva for early cancer diagnosis.
• Clinical quality indicators for multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care.
• Impact of surgical delays and prognostic models for postoperative outcomes.
• Dental management in patients undergoing head and neck radiation therapy.

Publications Overview

His recent publications highlight advancements in oncological surgery, reconstructive techniques, and digital health. Key themes include biomaterials, immunotherapy resistance, and global surgical preparedness, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.