SPEAKERS
Dr. Vairavan Narayanan received his initial surgical training in Malaysia and completed advanced neurosurgical training at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, in 2012. Appointed a Consultant Neurosurgeon in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), he specializes in Complex Neuro Oncology and Epilepsy Surgery. His research focuses on managing acquired brain injury across a variety of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, neuro oncology, and intractable epilepsy. He has recently expanded his areas of interest to include cognitive neuroscience, patient safety, AI and environmental impact in medicine. Dr Vairavan feels embarking on new research areas keeps his mind alert and active.
Dr. Vairavan is deeply committed to teaching and encourages doctors, especially surgeons, to incorporate research as a key part of their professional journey. He believes that research is not just an academic pursuit but an essential component of improving surgical practice and patient outcomes. Through his mentoring of clinical and research students, he strives to instill the importance of combining clinical work with scientific inquiry, ensuring that future medical professionals are equipped with the skills and mindset to continuously evolve in their field. His goal is to foster a culture where surgeons actively engage in research as a lifelong commitment to advancing medicine.
