Dr. Gelareh Zadeh has been appointed as the Co-Director of the Krembil Brain Institute (formerly the Krembil Neuroscience Centre) at Toronto Western Hospital. She is an award-winning teacher, a highly published scientist, and a neurosurgeon with specialization and academic focus in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery.
Dr. Zadeh completed her neurosurgery training and a PhD in brain tumor research at University of Toronto. She joined the neurosurgery division in 2008 as a surgeon-scientist. She is presently a Scientist at the PM Cancer Centre and Head of the Division of Surgical Oncology at UHN and Mount Sinai. She holds the Wilkins Family Chair in Brain Tumor Research, which aims to promote surgical clinical trials and translation of neuro-oncologic discoveries to clinical practice. She is also a scientist in the Macfeeters-Hamilton Neuro-oncology Program, a recognized program with strong peer review funding from national and international granting agencies.
Gelareh is internationally recognized in the field of neurosurgery and neuro-oncology and holds active roles in various societies as the Secretary/Treasurer of The Society of Neuro-Oncology (SNO) and North American Skull Base Society. Her research has been recognized through numerous awards: the America Brain Tumour Association Young Investigator Award, Society of Neuro-oncology Translational Award and the PAIRO Resident Advocate Award – given by the Residents and Interns Association of Ontario.
“The Krembil Neuroscience Centre is a program that serves many people throughout the Province of Ontario. Dr. Zadeh is a leader who is completely familiar with the program and its people and will work with everyone to ensure that Krembil continues to lead in all areas,” said Brian Porter, Chair of UHN’s Board of Trustees.
Please join us in congratulating Gelareh on her appointment. She is committed to promoting the Krembil Brain Institute to advance clinical, academic and educational missions; working closely in partnership with the wide range of expertise and talent within and outside of UHN.