Dr. Neha Giridhar Patil, born in Karnataka, India, is a research enthusiast who has presented papers and won awards at numerous national and international medical conferences. She has seven publications in indexed journals and continues her research with passion. Her work includes studies in febrile neutropenia and induction outcome in leukaemia, masquerades of lymphoma, paediatric anaemia, diagnosis of COVID-19, antenatal detection of hemoglobinopathies, and preventing thalassemia births, among others. She is an aspiring physician and a final year resident who commits herself to patient care. She is also a debater, explorer, and a national-level bronze medallist in chess. She aspires to present her work to the global medical community and contribute to new ideas and developments in any small way possible.