Rahul Jandial

Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, Ph.D., is a distinguished dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist. Alongside his clinical duties, he guides groundbreaking research activities at his Jandial Laboratory based at City of Hope, where he is also an associate professor in the Division of Neurosurgery.

Dr. Jandial is the founder of the International Neurosurgical Children's Association (INCA), which he established to conduct surgical missions. Under his leadership, INCA facilitates pediatric brain surgeries at charity hospitals across Central and South America and Eastern Europe. Additionally, his contributions to public knowledge extend beyond the operating room; he is a regular contributor on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles and the TODAY Show in Australia, offering his expert insights on a broad range of neurological topics.

A prolific author, Dr. Jandial has penned ten academic texts and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. His bestselling memoir, "Life on a Knife's Edge," has achieved international acclaim and is translated into five languages. Furthermore, he has authored "Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon," a Sunday Times Bestseller, and the forthcoming "This Is Why You Dream," which is expected to be published in 2024 in 25 countries and translated into 20 languages. He resides in Los Angeles, California, where he continues to impact both the scientific and global communities through his medical expertise and humanitarian efforts.