Preethi Ganapathy

Preethi Ganapathy is an Assistant Professor at Upstate Medical University, where her research bridges ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and biomedical engineering. Her work focuses on the mechanobiology of the optic nerve head and trabecular meshwork, utilizing three-dimensional extracellular matrix hydrogels and in vitro models to investigate cellular physiology in glaucoma and ocular disease. Recent contributions include elucidating astrocyte mechanobiology in the central nervous system, identifying mitochondrial and microtubule defects in exfoliation glaucoma, and applying ensemble learning to electronic health records for improved glaucoma detection. Her publications span high-impact venues including JAMA Ophthalmology, Glia, and Free Radical Biology and Medicine, reflecting a translational approach that integrates cellular biomechanics with clinical quality-of-care assessments.