Yvan Zolo is a Global Surgery expert with a strong passion for neurosurgery. Dedicated to empowering the next generation of medical professionals, he mentors aspiring neurosurgeons and advocates for sustainable, environmentally friendly surgical practices. Through grassroots leadership, he drives global neurosurgery and surgical initiatives across Africa. As a principal investigator, he leads impactful research in Global Surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Buea and a Master of Science in Medicine (Global Surgery) with distinction from the University of Cape Town. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town, focusing on Global Surgery Education in Central, East, and Southern Africa.

When he’s not juggling surgical systems and research, Yvan finds joy in the simpler pleasures of life: catching up on sleep, losing himself in the colorful worlds of comics, or strolling through museums (a perfect blend of intellectual stimulation and daydreaming about life-saving innovations). He’s also a romantic under construction, building his repertoire one sweet (and occasionally cheesy) poem at a time—because even Cupid had to start somewhere.