Andrea R. Branas

Andrea R. Branas serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Temple University's College of Public Health, where she also holds the position of Assistant Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Her academic background includes:

• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Arcadia University
• Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
• Master of Systems Engineering (MSE) from University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Franklin and Marshall College

Dr. Branas specializes in clinical rehabilitation with expertise in pediatric and adult pelvic floor disorders, lymphedema management, and oncology rehabilitation. She has pioneered evidence-based protocols for children with anorectal anomalies and Bladder Exstrophy, while mentoring physical therapy students for over 20 years in specialized domains including women's health and complex pediatric care. Her clinical scholarship bridges engineering principles with rehabilitation science through her unique background in mathematics and systems engineering.

In her educational leadership role, she oversees clinical training curriculum implementation and teaches graduate courses spanning evidence-based practice, clinical electrophysiology, medically complex patient management, and integrated clinical experiences across multiple semesters of the DPT program.