Shruti

Contact

Department of Ophthalmology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Vision Institute Mercy Pavilion
1622 Locust Street / Floor 8
Pittsburgh. PA 15219
Email: shruti.balaji@pitt.edu

Shruti Balaji

Research Technician

Shruti completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Anthropology and History & Philosophy of Science. During her time as an undergraduate student, she actively participated in the research lab under Dr. Corina Bondi which studied the behavioral and cognitive effects of traumatic brain injuries. After graduating, she worked as an Ophthalmic Assistant for one year, where she developed an interest in Ophthalmic imaging. Shruti joined the Rossi lab in September 2023 and is involved in processing and analyzing data related to fixational eye movements observed in patients recovering from concussions.