I’m Andrej Grajn, an organ procurement surgeon by profession, but at heart, I’m someone endlessly curious about how the world works—biologically, historically, and culturally. I was born in the former Yugoslavia, a place of remarkable diversity, and that early exposure to multiple cultures and perspectives left a lasting imprint on me. I grew up with maps, encyclopedias, and a fascination for the systems—both natural and manmade—that shape human life.

I studied medicine in Slovenia and earned my degree in 2005. From the beginning, I gravitated toward surgery—not just for its technical challenge, but for its immediacy, its humanity. I found my calling in organ procurement. It’s intense, often unpredictable, but profoundly meaningful. Each procedure is a bridge between life and death, and that weight is never lost on me.

I've worked across several countries, learning to adapt, lead, and mentor along the way. I care deeply about training the next generation of surgeons—not just in technique, but in mindset. Outside of medicine, I find joy in classical literature, geopolitics, and the quiet discipline of mathematics. I also collect and study industrial brands from old Yugoslavia—my way of preserving history and identity.

I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do strive to ask the right questions—about life, about legacy, and about the impact we leave behind.