Dr Narayana is a national and international award winning head and neck oncologist and reconstructive surgeon. Having completed his surgical training in India, Australia and the US, he focuses on the treatment of head and neck cancer and reconstruction of form and function, especially with respect to dental restoration and facial nerve function. He is a prolific researcher having published over 120 original articles and edited multiple textbooks. As a clinical innovator he specialises in the rapid adoption of emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, genomics and virtual reality to improve efficiency and quality of treatment along with patient experience. With his unique insight in to the intersection of clinical practice, entrepreneurship and research, he has mentored multiple startups and is currently building a health innovation cluster in Bengaluru.