Mansoureh Mamarabadi

Mansoureh Mamarabadi, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology’s Division of Neuromuscular Medicine at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Penn State Neuroscience Institute and holds board certifications in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine. Her clinical practice focuses on hereditary and acquired neuromuscular conditions, including ALS, myopathies, and neuropathies. Dr. Mamarabadi pioneered a neuromuscular ultrasound service at a neurophysiology laboratory and specializes in nerve/diaphragm ultrasound, EMGs, and skin biopsies. Her research emphasizes neuromuscular ultrasound applications in ALS and myopathy diagnosis, disease progression prediction, and clinical trial advancements.

Education:

• MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1998–2005)
• Neurology Residency, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2007–2011)
• Internal Medicine Internship, Jersey Shore Medical Center (2014–2015)
• Neurology Residency, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015–2018)
• Fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2018–2019)

Research Focus: Dr. Mamarabadi’s work centers on neuromuscular ultrasound for diagnostic and prognostic applications in ALS, myopathies, and neuromuscular junction disorders. She also explores telemedicine adaptations for ALS care and clinical trial methodologies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Professional Honors:

• Recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)