Dr. Santosh Kesari is a distinguished neurologist and neuro-oncologist renowned for his contributions to brain cancer research and treatment. He serves as the Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute.

An internationally recognized scientist and clinician, Dr. Kesari has authored over 250 scientific publications, reviews, and books. His research focuses on cancer stem cells and their role in brain tumor formation and treatment resistance. He is also the inventor on several patents and has founded and advised numerous biotech startups focused on cancer and neurosciences.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kesari has received numerous accolades, such as being ranked among the top 1% of neuro-oncologists and neurologists in the nation by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He was also honored with an Innovation Award by the San Diego Business Journal.