Dr. Jay Chhablani is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also serves as the Vice Chair, Clinical Research at the UPMC Vision Institute. He founded the Choroid Analysis and Research (CAR) Lab, which focuses on computational and biological research in choroidal diseases.

His primary research interests include macular disorders, artificial intelligence, automated retinal image analysis, and advanced imaging techniques. Dr. Chhablani has received continuous research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various foundations. He has authored over 700 peer-reviewed publications, predominantly in the field of choroid, and has edited key reference books such as Choroidal Disorders, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Choroidal Neovascularization. He serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals, including Science Translational Medicine and The Lancet, and is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology and other leading journals.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Chhablani is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Macula Society and Gonin Club and serves on the scientific committees of national and international societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has delivered over 250 invited lectures worldwide, held visiting professorships at multiple universities, and received numerous national and international awards, including several named lectureships.