On the recommendation of Dean Jane Philpott, Matthew Evans, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University, has appointed Dr. Khaled Zaza as Head, Department of Oncology, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment is effective until June 30, 2029.
He has served as interim head since June 1, 2023, successfully leading the Department during this transition.
Dr. Zaza earned his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery, Master’s degree in Radiation Oncology, and Doctorate degree in Radiation Oncology from Cairo University in Egypt. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada and obtained his certification by examination in Radiation Oncology. In 2006, he joined Queen’s Department of Oncology and the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital. He became an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology in 2018. At Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), he has served as Chair, Division of Radiation Oncology, since 2021, interim Head, Department of Oncology and Program Medical Director for the cancer program since June 1, 2023.
An accomplished Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Zaza brings a wealth of frontline experience to his role, including his current service as Head, Radiation Treatment Program, KHSC and Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and Regional Radiation Quality Lead. In addition to his successful experience in multiple leadership roles, Dr. Zaza’s professional contributions include introducing and implementing novel Radiation Therapy techniques, leading innovations and advances in the complex head and neck practice at Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, as well as paving the way to Radiation Oncology Clinical Trial participation.
Please join Dean Philpott in congratulating Dr. Zaza on his appointment.