Meera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Purdue University. During her undergraduate years, she worked in research labs focused on Alzheimer’s disease and lung cancer, and gained clinical experience as a medical scribe in a hospital. Meera plans to attend medical school, with the goal of addressing healthcare disparities faced by rural and agriculture-based communities in both India and the U.S. Outside academics, she enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time outdoors. Through the YIF, Meera Bhatia hopes to broaden her international perspective, build lasting connections, and establish the foundation for future health and research initiatives in India.