Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Jain is a legendary figure in Indian neurosurgery, known for pioneering skull base, cerebrovascular, and craniovertebral junction surgeries. Over a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, he has introduced new surgical techniques and described novel neurosurgical entities. Widely respected as an academic leader, he has trained generations of neurosurgeons and authored landmark medical literature, including his book Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies – The Indian Experience.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – King George Medical College, Lucknow, India (1974)
• MCh (Neurosurgery) – National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India (1981)
• Micro-Neurosurgery Fellowship – Fujita Health University, Japan (1985–86)
• Advanced training in stereotactic techniques, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and brain atlas operations (Sweden, Japan, USA)

Professional Memberships:

• Past President of Neurological Society of India
• Past President of Skull Base Surgery Society of India
• Past President of Indian Society of Cerebro-Vascular Surgery
• Past President of NeuroTrauma Society of India
• Past President of UP NeuroScience Society
• Past Vice-President of Asian Congress of Neurosurgery

Awards:

• Described a new entity of Benign Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (published)
• Introduced a new surgical technique for Atlanto-Axial Dislocation (published)
• Examiner for neurosurgery degree at prestigious Indian and international institutions
• Internationally invited professor and visiting fellow at leading centers in Germany, Switzerland, and Japan

Research & Publications:

• Authored the acclaimed book “Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies – The Indian Experience” (1997)
• Numerous scientific papers, book chapters, and invited reviews in leading international and national journals.