Sarah E. Berini

Sarah E. Berini, M.D., is a neurologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in neuromuscular diseases and autonomic disorders. As a member of the Department of Neurology, she focuses on peripheral neuropathies, autonomic neuropathy, and electromyography. Her academic roles include fellowships in clinical neurophysiology and peripheral nerve pathology. She has been affiliated with the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education and holds certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Clinical Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Neuromuscular Medicine.

Education: Dr. Berini earned her MD from the University of Minnesota (2008) and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University (1997). She completed residency in Neurology at the University of Michigan (2011) and fellowships in EMG (2013), peripheral nerve disorders (2012), and autonomic disorders (2014) at Mayo Clinic.

Research Interests: Her work centers on autonomic dysfunction, inflammatory neuropathies, and diagnostic techniques in neuromuscular disorders. Notable contributions include studies on pure autonomic failure progression, CIDP treatment outcomes, and vasculitic neuropathies. She has also explored clinical implications of autoantibodies like TS-HDS and neurofascin-155 immunoglobulins.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, focusing on autonomic disorders, neuropathology, and autoimmune mechanisms. Recent work includes analysis of nerve transcriptomes in demyelinating neuropathies and clinical utility of electrophysiological testing.

Teaching & Awards: Recipient of multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards (2018–2019) for clinical neurophysiology education. Additional honors include the Gold Humanism Award (2007) and Don Summers Memorial Travel Award (2015).

Professional Engagement: Active member of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), American Autonomic Society, and Peripheral Nerve Society. Served on Mayo Clinic committees for neurology education and clinical neurophysiology.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Mayo Clinic Neurology Department on neuropathology studies and electrophysiology research. Participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing autonomic dysfunction and inflammatory neuropathies.