The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) was saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Deeksha Katoch, MBBS, MHS, a clinician-investigator at the Yale School of Medicine. She was selected as a NBDF-Takeda Clinical Fellow in 2025.
Dr. Katoch earned her medical degree from Government Medical College in Jammu, India, and served as a medical officer in the Indian Air Force, where she cared for patients in underserved regions. This experience influenced her interest in health equity and underserved communities. She later completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn before joining Yale in 2023. She earned her Master of Health Science in Clinical Informatics and Data Science from Yale in 2026.
As an NBDF-Takeda Clinical Fellow, Dr. Katoch trained in the care of patients with hemostatic and coagulation disorders under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Bona, Dr. Stephanie Prozora, and Dr. Michael Recht. Her research focused on access to care for patients with inherited bleeding disorders, with particular attention to geographic and socioeconomic factors that influence outcomes.
Dr. Katoch was recognized by several major hematology organizations. She earned the DREAM Award (Dataset Research Engagement and ATHN Mentorship Award) from the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) and the American Thrombosis ad Hemostasis Network (ATHN) for 2024-2026; She received Abstract Achievement Awards from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in 2023 and 2025; ASH Oral Presentation recognition in 2025, and the American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Travel Grant Award in 2024. Her long-term goal was to build a career as a clinician-investigator focused on improving access to comprehensive care for underserved populations.
“We were heartbroken to learn of Dr. Deeksha Katoch's passing. As an NBDF-Takeda Clinical Fellow, she brought tremendous passion, curiosity, and purpose to her work, embodying the very best of our community,” said Halli Benasutti, PhD, director of research grants for NBDF. “The bleeding disorders community has lost a compassionate advocate and rising leader, and our hearts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and patients during this difficult time.”
