Jyoti Balani

Dr. Jyoti Balani is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She has been a faculty member since 2009 and holds roles such as Quality Officer, Co-Director of Laboratory Informatics, and Associate Medical Director of UTSW Clinical Laboratory Services. Her clinical interests focus on Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Pathology, complemented by expertise in Clinical Informatics. Dr. Balani actively participates in multiple quality, safety, and informatics committees, including the CAP Pathology Electronic Reporting (PERT) Committee.

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Bangalore Medical College, India
• Residency in Pathology (AP/CP) at UT Southwestern
• Surgical Pathology fellowship at UT Southwestern
• Genitourinary Pathology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Research Interests: Dr. Balani’s work bridges clinical pathology with molecular diagnostics, particularly in gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers. She explores biomarkers like Desmoglein 3 and GATA3, and investigates challenges in diagnostic immunohistochemistry. Her informatics efforts focus on optimizing electronic reporting and data interoperability in pathology.

Publications: Her recent work spans oncology, molecular pathology, and informatics. Key themes include biomarker validation in esophageal cancers, SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays, and improving cancer reporting standards. Over 23 publications highlight her contributions to both clinical diagnostics and emerging technologies.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Administration & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles listed. Her administrative roles emphasize quality improvement and informatics integration across departments.