Jonathan Maffie

Jonathan Maffie, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Pennsylvania State University's Penn State Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on potassium channel physiology, neuroimaging applications in neurological disorders, and electrophysiological mechanisms. He has led NIH-funded projects exploring DPP6's role in dendritic excitability and has authored influential work on stroke-related seizures and radiology practice challenges.

Research Interests:

• Investigating potassium channel modulation in neuronal excitability
• Developing neuroimaging protocols for diagnosing intracranial pressure disorders
• Evaluating reimbursement impacts on academic radiology sustainability
• Scorpion toxin interactions with voltage-gated potassium channels

Awards: Received 2024 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, part of a large cohort recognized for outstanding contributions to medical education.

Grants: Principal Investigator on NIH NINDS-funded project (2010-2013) investigating DPP6's role in Kv4 channel localization.