Shanthi Balani

Shanthi Balani serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota, specializing within the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. Her clinical and academic work focuses on kidney disorders in pediatric populations, with institutional affiliation at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

Her research interests center on pediatric nephrology, encompassing critical areas such as chronic kidney disease progression, acute kidney injury management, and hypertension treatment in children. This specialization addresses significant gaps in childhood renal care through clinical and translational approaches.

Dr. Balani maintains direct patient care operations at the Academic Office Building (2450 Riverside Ave S AO-201, Minneapolis), with professional correspondence facilitated via institutional email and office phone channels. Her work integrates clinical practice with academic mentorship in pediatric subspecialty training.