Bharti Manwani

Dr. Bharti Manwani serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at UTHealth McGovern Medical School and Principal Investigator of the Manwani Lab within the BRAINS Research Laboratory. She maintains an active clinical practice in Vascular Neurology at Memorial Hermann Medical Center, specializing in stroke in women and cardioembolic stroke subtypes.

Her academic credentials include:

• MBBS from SN Medical College, Agra, India
• PhD in Stroke Research from University of Connecticut Health Center (AHA-funded)
• Neurology Residency at UConn Health Center (Chief Resident)
• Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Dr. Manwani's research pioneers the investigation of sex-specific mechanisms in cerebrovascular disease. Her lab examines how biological differences between men and women affect stroke pathophysiology, particularly in cardioembolism and cerebral amyloid angiopathy. By integrating translational models with clinical data, her work identifies novel therapeutic targets for women's stroke outcomes.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)

The Manwani Lab operates as a collaborative hub within the BRAINS Research Laboratory infrastructure, mentoring research scientists, associates, and students through multidisciplinary projects. The team employs cutting-edge techniques including RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, and advanced vascular imaging to bridge molecular discoveries with clinical applications in stroke prevention.

Her laboratory maintains strong clinical-academic integration, with research directly informing patient care protocols at Memorial Hermann's stroke center while clinical observations continuously shape laboratory investigations into personalized cerebrovascular medicine.