Dr. Vipul Mankad

Dr. Vipul Mankad is the author of the recently published book, which is titled “When Science Meets the Soul, A Doctor’s Quest for Deeper Healing.”

 Dr. Mankad is a physician specializing in the treatment of children with cancer and blood diseases. He is an internationally recognized biomedical scientist, a former endowed professor and chair of pediatrics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and a past advisor to the U.S. Senate (2003-2005). As a critical thinker rooted in both ancient Indian and Western philosophical traditions, he is also a meditation expert. He explores life’s fundamental questions and enjoys sharing stories that illustrate their answers. 

At the age of 23, with a medical degree in hand and a few dollars in his pocket, he emigrated from India to the United States. Even on the first day of his international journey, he began to question his identity and contemplated the promises he had made to his parents. Throughout his residency training and early career, he faced significant discrimination. Nevertheless, by leveraging the American meritocratic system, he secured NIH funding for his research (equivalent to $60 million in today’s dollars), published 150 scientific papers and three medical books, chaired a pediatric department, and founded a Children’s Hospital. He has traveled to over 35 countries, presented his work internationally, and gained work experience in India, England, Brazil, and Japan, in addition to the U.S. He is internationally recognized for his work in pediatrics, pediatric hematology, oncology, biomedical sciences, and health policy.