Gemini Untwined founder, Professor Owase Jeelani, awarded MBE

Gemini Untwined’s founder, Professor Owase Jeelani has been awarded an MBE for his services to neurosurgery and global child health.

Professor Jeelani is a leading specialist in paediatric neurosurgery, craniofacial reconstructive surgery, and craniopagus separation surgery. He founded Gemini in 2018 with the ambition of providing hope and medical solutions to challenges faced by craniopagus children.

Since then, with his drive and vision, Gemini has led the successful separation of several sets of craniopagus twins, garnering worldwide recognition for our work.

He is also part of the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital, one of the largest paediatric neurosurgery services in the world. He is recognised internationally as an expert in the separation of craniopagus twins. He undertakes procedures both as an NHS surgeon at GOSH and globally as part of his work with Gemini.

Professor Jeelani said: “It is an honour to receive this MBE, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College London and Gemini Untwined. This recognition is not just a reflection of my work, but of the dedication and passion of every colleague and team member who has been part of this journey and I share this achievement with them. We remain committed to working towards a better future for children both in the UK, and globally. All children are equally precious, and it is our collective responsibility to look after them.”