We are honored to welcome Professor Moni Abraham Kuriakose, MD, FRCS to the FaceInnovate 2025 stage — a pioneering figure in the global fight against head and neck cancer. With a distinguished career spanning clinical excellence, research innovation, and academic leadership, Professor Kuriakose represents the very best of multidisciplinary surgical care.

Leading Expertise Across Two Continents

Professor Kuriakose currently serves as the Medical Director at Karkinos Health, an oncology platform advancing early detection and precision care in India. He also holds a prestigious joint appointment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, where he is Professor and Vice Chairman of Head and Neck, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Director of Translational Research.

Research-Driven Clinical Innovation

Renowned for his expertise in advanced oral cancer and skull base tumor management, Professor Kuriakose’s work extends beyond the operating room. His research is focused on two critical areas of impact:

• Early detection of oral cancer, aiming to improve survival rates through timely diagnosis
• Targeting cancer stem cells, with the goal of interrupting the carcinogenic process at its root

His scientific contributions include over 350 peer-reviewed publications, and he is the author of the seminal four-volume textbook Contemporary Oral Oncology — a definitive resource in the field. He also holds nine patents related to cancer detection and treatment technologies.

A Global Leader in Head & Neck Oncology

Professor Kuriakose has held influential leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as President of the Indian Head and Neck Cancer Association and the International Academy of Oral Oncology. His dedication to advancing education, patient care, and global collaboration continues to shape the future of oncology.

Looking Ahead with FaceInnovate 2025

At FaceInnovate 2025, we’re proud to spotlight leaders who are redefining the future of facial surgery and oncology through clinical excellence and research innovation. Professor Kuriakose’s presence underscores our mission to create a platform that bridges disciplines, technologies, and global perspectives.

Stay tuned as we continue to unveil more speakers shaping the next chapter in surgical education and collaborative care.