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 Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Neurosurgeon / Scientist
  • Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
  • Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D. is a neurosurgeon and scientist with expertise in medical and surgical treatment of cancer that affects the brain, spine, and spinal cord. As part of his dedication to patients, Dr. Jandial is intensively working on pioneering new surgical devices and techniques to improve outcomes after surgery. Similarly, his active laboratory investigates the biology of cancer to discover future therapies. Dr. Jandial is also active in the service of the larger community through his teaching, media outreach, and humanitarian efforts.

Professional Experience

2009 - present, Assistant Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA.

2009 - present, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

2008 - 2011, Adjunct Assistant Professor, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

2008, Clinical Instructor, University of California San Francisco, Department of Neurological Surgery, San Francisco, CA.

Education and Training

2008, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA., Doctor of Philosophy.

2005 - 2008, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California & Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA. Research Associate / Ph.D. Candidate (Thesis defense 2008).

2000 - 2006, University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA. Resident Neurosurgeon, Division of Neurological Surgery.

2000 - 2001, University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA. Surgery Internship.

2000, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Doctor of Medicine.

1995, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA., B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology.

Professional Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American Medical Association

California Medical Association

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

International Neurosurgical Children’s Association

San Diego County Medical Society

Society for Neuro-Oncology

Society for Neuroscience

This is an abbreviated document. Full CV available upon request. Information on this page may be self-reported and is subject to change at any time. Last updated: 01/12
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Honors and Awards

2011, Cancer Research Award, ThinkCure!

2010, Excellence Award, City of Hope

2009, Oncology Scholar, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

2009, Career Development Award, STOP Cancer Foundation

2008, Distinguished Professor Teaching Award, University of California

2008, Brain Tumor Award, American Brain Tumor Foundation

2008, Research Award, Neurosurgery Research Education Foundation

2007, Penfield Research Award, Congress of Neurosurgeons

2007, America’s Top Surgeons

2007, Community Service Award, American Medical Association

2006, Excellence in Medicine, American Medical Association

2005, America’s Outstanding Doctors

2004, Public Service Award, American Association of Neurological Surgeons

2003, Excellence in Teaching, University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine

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ABTA
CNS
Elsevier Medical Publishing
Globus Medical, Inc.
INCA
Landes Bioscience
NIH
NREF
NuVasive®
Quality Medical Publishing
Stemedica
STOP Cancer Foundation
Stryker
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