About the Researcher

Dr. Revathi Balasubramanian completed her Ph.D in Neurobiology at the University of Rochester studying the transcriptional basis of retinal development. She discovered novel roles for genes involved in retinal cell subtype development. Her postdoctoral research at Columbia University led to a significant understanding of cell signaling in early mammalian eye development with implications in understanding pediatric eye diseases such as aniridia, coloboma, and ocular albinism. Her most recent research on the anterior segment of the eye using single cell genomics has enhanced the understanding of the molecular basis of glaucoma. Dr. Balasubramanian’s research excellence is demonstrated by her many publications and awards including the Shaffer Glaucoma Research Award, BrightFocus Foundation National Glaucoma Research award and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career Starter award. In her lab, she combines her expertise in ocular development, disease, and genomics, to understand the mechanisms underlying developmental ocular diseases and in particular congenital glaucoma.

Dr. Balasubramanian strongly believes that excellence in science can only be achieved by having diverse thinking that arises from having a group in which each member brings a unique perspective to the problem. Her lab embodies this by being comprised of a diverse group of students and scientists who she takes pride in mentoring towards scientific excellence.