Biographical Sketch:
Roshini Chandrasekhar is a first-year neurology resident at UPMC. Born in Boston, she spent her early years in Pittsburgh before moving to Chennai, India, and later earned her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. She was drawn to UPMC for many reasons including the renowned faculty, diverse subspecialty exposure and warm, family-like culture that supports its residents. She is excited to once again call Pittsburgh home. Roshini is eager to explore all areas of neurology, with particular interests in movement disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, and women’s neurology. Outside the hospital, she enjoys exploring local bookstores and coffee shops, reading science fiction and fantasy, and watching and playing tennis with friends and family.
Education & Training:
M.B.B.S.: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Specialized Areas of Clinical, Research and/or Education Interests:
She is passionate about all of neurology but has a special interest in movement disorders, neuro-ophthalmology and women’s neurology. Beyond her clinical interests, she is deeply committed to medical mentorship and exploring innovative ways to leverage social media as a platform to foster education, professional development and community among trainees.
Poster Presentations
Anderson S, Bailey K, Chandrasekhar R, Gamboa A, Gu S, Hanna Al-Shaikh FS, Lee B, Lockwood C. @NMatch2025: The Expansion of a Student-Led Social Media-Based Initiative Guiding Adult Neurology and Child Neurology Residency Applicants in a Digital Era. Poster Presentation: American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, April 8, 2025- San Diego, CA
https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208412
Chandrasekhar R. The Silent Crisis: ‘Postpartum Depression’ as a Global Challenge in Women’s Health. Oral Presentation: Young Branch of the Medical Women's International Association Parallel Event at The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, March 13, 2025
Chandrasekhar R. A Serological Overlap : ANCA Associated Vasculitis and Leprosy. Poster Presentation: The IMG (International Medical Graduate) Event. August 24, 2024- NYC, NY
