I am Dr Shivakumar Thiagarajan, Professor and Surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, specialising in Head & Neck Oncology with a focus on thyroid, oral, and skull base cancers. My other area of interest is research methodology. My research interests are in clinical studies, which aim to answer clinical questions in a cost-effective manner, addressing our unique challenges in the region. My other interest is in the field of Medical Law and Ethics.