Gunisha Kaur

Dr. Gunisha Kaur is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, with a focus on human rights research. She serves as Director of the Human Rights Impact Lab, Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights, and holds affiliations at the Council on Foreign Relations and Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.

• Education:
  • M.A. in Medical Anthropology, Harvard University (2015)
  • M.D., Weill Cornell Medical College (2010)
  • B.S., Cornell University (2006)

Her research spans displaced populations, chronic pain in torture survivors, mental health of displaced children, and trafficking in refugee camps. She applies neuroscience frameworks to human rights issues, with funding from NIH and other major institutions.

Recent publications examine vaccination in displaced populations, FGM/C impacts, asylum seeker health rights, and ethical research inclusivity. Grants include NIH awards for chronic pain diagnosis and treatment in refugees.

• Scientific Awards:
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Grant (2025-2030)
  • Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Support
  • Cornell University Funding

Dr. Kaur's work bridges clinical anesthesiology, human rights advocacy, and policy innovation, addressing systemic healthcare barriers faced by vulnerable groups globally.