Biography

Dr Rakesh Jalali is an internationally renowned key opinion leader in Oncology, particularly known for high-precision radiotherapy techniques. Over 27 years experience, he has done path-breaking research in the field of cancer treatment, enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients and developing appropriate research models.

Areas of Expertise

Neuro Oncology
Proton Beam Therapy

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine (M.D) in Radiotherapy and Oncology January 1994 from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, INDIA; passed with distinction, Awarded “MERIT OF FIRST ORDER”.
Senior Research at the Academic Unit of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, the UK, from March 1998 till September 1999, in particular the ‘Stereotactic Radiotherapy’ programme.

Professional Work

Medical Director & Senior Consultant, Neuro Oncology – Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai

The Neuro Oncology group at TMH was developed by Dr. Jalali. It is hailed as the finest such unit in India and recognized throughout the world.

Instrumental in establishing the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO) in 2008. He served as its founding general secretary, then its President and now chairing its senior advisory council.

A much sought-after speaker, he is widely regarded for his teaching and providing expert guidance to various national and international scientific meetings and professional societies.