Sara Manning Peskin

Dr. Sara Manning Peskin is a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Penn Memory Center and the Penn Frontotemporal Dementia Center. She holds an MD and a master’s degree in cellular and molecular biology, with clinical and research expertise in neurology.

Education

• Biochemistry, Harvard University (undergraduate, magna cum laude)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
• Master’s in Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests

Her work bridges narrative medicine and public education on neurologic disorders, emphasizing molecular mechanisms and clinical care for dementia. She explores how storytelling can enhance understanding of brain diseases.

Contact

Phone: 215-662-3606 | Office: South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104