Dr. Poorvikha Satish Gowda is an alumnus of St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India, with an MBBS degree. Having trained at leading research institutions across the world, her research work spans both translational and clinical domains, addressing key areas in neuroscience—from neurodegenerative diseases to brain tumours. Dr. Poorvikha has presented her work at multiple academic forums and is deeply passionate about integrating basic science with clinical impact.