Dr. Kanwaljeet S. Anand is a distinguished Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and an internationally renowned physician–scientist recognized for his groundbreaking work in neonatal and pediatric medicine, particularly in the understanding and management of pain, stress, and neurodevelopment in infants.

Dr. Anand’s pioneering research transformed long-held medical assumptions by demonstrating that newborns—especially premature infants—experience pain and stress with significant short- and long-term consequences. His work has had a profound global impact, reshaping clinical practices, ethical standards, and pain-management protocols in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) worldwide.

In addition to his research leadership, Dr. Anand is a dedicated educator and mentor, contributing extensively to medical education and advancing compassionate, evidence-based care for the most vulnerable patients.