HPSR Shines on the Global Stage: Dr. Chandrakanth Are at the Helm of GFCS
24 October 2026
The HPSR Alumni Association is proud to celebrate Dr. Chandrakanth Are, an esteemed alumnus of the batch of 1981, who serves as CEO of the Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons (GFCS).
A distinguished surgical oncologist, Dr. Are also serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
His leadership and contributions to surgical oncology are a testament to the excellence of our alumni and a source of immense pride for the HPSR community.
Explore his journey and learn more about his contributions to global cancer surgery below.
https://surgonc.org/news-release/global-forum-of-cancer-surgeons-names-chandrakanth-are-mbbs-mba-as-ceo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oWQmQu1B9s
https://www.unmc.edu/surgery/divisions/surgical-oncology/faculty/are.html