Dr. Poojashree C is an emerging pathologist and early-career researcher with a developing research profile in diagnostic pathology, immunohistochemistry, hematology, and clinically relevant biomarkers. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Pathology at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute, T Begur. Her academic journey is distinguished by active research participation, scientific dissemination, continuous professional development, and growing involvement in scholarly peer review and editorial activities.

Research & Publications

In 2026, she contributed to four original research publications, including studies on mismatch repair genes in breast cancer, platelet indices in preeclampsia, CD10 expression in breast carcinoma, and TROP2 immunoexpression in thyroid neoplasms. Her publications appeared in journals that listed Embase, Scopus and other indexing databases.

Her research engagement also includes case-based scholarly work, including a case series on paediatric hemolytic anemias involving HPLC, DNA analysis, family screening, and counselling, as well as a case report of ovarian lymphangioma. These contributions demonstrate her interest in applying advanced diagnostic approaches to challenging clinical problems.

She has actively disseminated her research through national, international and state-level scientific forums, including presentation of her work on platelet indices in preeclampsia at International conference (CANPATH-2024) and her work on hemolytic anemias at National level conference (KAPCON-2022).

Certifications and Professional Memberships

Dr. Poojashree has actively developed her research and laboratory-quality expertise through structured certifications. She holds lifetime membership with the Karnataka Chapter of the Indian Academy of Pathologists and Microbiologists. She completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research and Ethics Review of Health Research through ICMR-NIE, strengthening her foundation in research methodology and ethical conduct. In 2026, she completed training in Clinical Laboratory Management through ICMR, ISO 15189:2022 Laboratory Management System and Internal Audit Certification through MELAP, and Focus of Peer Review through Nature Masterclasses. These qualifications complement her research activities by strengthening her understanding of laboratory quality systems, scientific methodology, research ethics and critical appraisal.

Her academic contribution also includes active participation in scholarly peer review and editorial activities. She has been an Editorial Board Member of the Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice (IJPRP) and has completed peer review of four manuscripts for Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Her involvement in peer review, together with formal training in scientific peer review, reflects her developing contribution to the academic research community.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Dr. Poojashree C has demonstrated a promising trajectory as an early-career researcher in pathology, combining original research publications with scientific presentations, case-based investigations, advanced diagnostic methodologies and increasing engagement with the scholarly publication process. Her research portfolio provides a strong foundation for further clinically oriented research.

Her involvement in peer review and editorial activities further reflects her growing participation in the wider scientific community.

Her combination of research productivity, scientific dissemination, diagnostic expertise and commitment to continued scholarly development makes her a strong candidate for consideration for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, recognizing her emerging contributions to diagnostic pathology research and laboratory medicine.