Sunil K. Joshi was born and raised in Northern California. Currently, he is a MD/PhD student in Oregon Health and Science University’s Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed his PhD research in Dr. Brian J. Druker’s laboratory with Drs. Cristina E. Tognon and Elie Traer serving as co-mentors. His dissertation research was focused on characterizing transforming mutations that potentially drive hematologic neoplasms and examining the role of the bone marrow microenvironment in the relapse of leukemia. Ultimately, Sunil is passionate about empowering and advocating for patients from underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities through clinical practice, scientific research, and education.