About this Event
Queen Square Future of Neurosurgery Seminar Series #1
Join us for the first installment of the Queen Square Future of Neurosurgery Seminar Series 2026/7 . This event will take place in person at 33 Queen Square Lecture Theatre, located in the heart of Queen Square, London, UK.
Event Details
Dr Alexander Khalessi presenting Neurovascular Innovation: An Expanding Frontier
This talk offers an inside look at UC San Diego and the Department of Neurological Surgery, spanning its education, patient care, and research missions. Dr. Alexander A. Khalessi, Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery, will share perspective drawn from his role as Chief Innovation Officer and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Innovation and AI, along with UC San Diego's broader vision for advancing innovation across health care. The discussion will highlight pertinent neurovascular research, including recent advances in stroke care and the growing integration of artificial intelligence into clinical practice, offering a window into where the field is heading and the role UC San Diego is playing in shaping that future.
There will be a networking & drinks reception after the lecture
About the Presenter
Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, UC San Diego Health
Chief Innovation Officer & Assistant Vice Chancellor of Innovation, UC San Diego Health and Health Sciences
In these dual enterprise roles, he leads strategy for digital transformation, advanced technology adoption, and artificial intelligence integration across clinical, operational, and academic missions. Working closely with leaders across UC San Diego, along with a breadth of strategic partners, he focuses on improving care delivery while strengthening the institution's national reputation for patient-centered innovation.
Dr. Khalessi is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex cranial surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, and neurosurgical oncology. He serves as Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery, a nationally ranked program performing more than 5,000 major cases annually and supporting comprehensive system designations including dual comprehensive stroke centers, level 1 trauma, level 4 epilepsy, comprehensive cancer, and advanced spine services.
A dedicated academic physician-leader, Dr. Khalessi is Professor of Neurological Surgery, Radiology, and Neurosciences and holds the Don and Karen Cohn Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery. He has authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications, delivered over 275 scientific abstracts and presentations, and served as principal or co-investigator on more than 25 clinical trials. His innovation portfolio includes multiple issued patents and leadership in national efforts to advance device development, regulatory science, and health technology evaluation.
Internationally recognized in neurosurgery, health policy, and medical innovation, Dr. Khalessi chairs both the AANS/CNS Washington Committee and the Neurosurgery Advisory Council for the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He has been appointed to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. He serves on National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) study sections for translational device (NSD-C) and small business (SBIR/STTR) mechanisms. He is also Past President of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
A committed educator, Dr. Khalessi is a member of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Neurological Surgery. He has directed national and international training courses, including the intermediate resident course for the Society of Neurological Surgeons. He has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education and contributed to the authorship of the ACGME Neurosurgery and Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology Milestone Projects.
Dr. Khalessi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and a Master of Science in Health Services Research from Stanford University. He completed his MD at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, neurosurgical residency at the University of Southern California, and received his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
This event is open and free to ALL but registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please do release your ticket or contact the organiser for further help [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
33 Queen Square Lecture Theatre, The Institute of Neurology, 33 Queen Square, London, United Kingdom
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