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Nikitha C Chandra is a leading researcher in interventional pulmonology, with a focus on advancing the diagnosis of lung cancer through cutting-edge bronchoscopic technologies. Her work centers on evaluating and comparing diagnostic techniques for peripheral pulmonary lesions, particularly subsolid and ground-glass nodules, which pose unique challenges due to their slow growth and higher malignancy risk. Chandra’s major contributions include comprehensive meta-analyses and systematic reviews that have clarified the diagnostic yield and safety of various approaches, such as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy versus computed tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy. Her research has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited paper on diagnostic techniques accumulating 42 citations in 2024 alone. Notably, she has authored pivotal studies on shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, demonstrating its efficacy for challenging nodules and its integration with three-dimensional fluoroscopy for bilateral procedures. Her narrative review of robotic bronchoscopy systems has been instrumental in guiding clinical practice. Chandra’s work, with over 124 citations across her top papers, is shaping the future of minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis, offering safer, more accurate alternatives for patients worldwide.