About Us

Rutgers Global Neurosurgery is committed to advancing equitable access to neurosurgical care worldwide through research, education, and collaborative partnerships. Grounded in a vision of global health equity, our team works alongside institutions, governments, and health professionals to strengthen neurosurgical systems, build capacity, and improve outcomes for patients in low-resource settings.

Our efforts span continents and disciplines, focusing on impactful initiatives that address the surgical burden of disease, train the next generation of neurosurgical leaders, and contribute to evidence-based policy change in global surgery.

The Rutgers Global Neurosurgery program is led by Dr. Anil Nanda, a neurosurgeon deeply committed to global neurosurgery. As the Director of Global Neurosurgery at Rutgers, Dr. Nanda brings decades of clinical expertise, research leadership, and a deep commitment to health equity. Under his direction, the program continues to grow as a hub for innovation, service, and academic excellence in global neurosurgery. He has authored five neurosurgical textbooks spanning topics from surgical complications to health policy and education, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field through scholarship. Under his direction, the program continues to grow as a hub for innovation, service, and academic excellence in global neurosurgery.

Books by Dr. Nanda:

• Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide – Gupta, G. et al. (Springer, December 2023)
• Complications in Neurosurgery (Elsevier, September 2018) – Translated into Spanish and Mandarin
• The Business, Policy and Economics of Neurosurgery – Menger R, Storey C, Nanda A (Lulu Publishers, September 2018)
• Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery (Thieme Medical Publishers, September 2011)
• Neurosurgery Practice Questions and Answers – Shaya M, Nader R, Nanda A (Thieme Medical Publishers, 2005)