Syed Nabeel Zafar
Credentials: MD, MPH
Position title: Program Director - Global Oncology | Assistant Professor - Surgical Oncology
Email: zafars@surgery.wisc.edu
Syed Nabeel Zafar is committed to advancing cancer surgery and health systems in low-resource settings. His global oncology research addresses disparities in surgical outcomes and focuses on strengthening cancer care delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income countries.
He leads several initiatives that use health services research and real-world data to improve the quality and accessibility of cancer surgery in underserved regions. His work is supported by competitive funding aimed at building long-term collaborations, enhancing surgical capacity, and generating data to inform policy and practice in global cancer care.