Sama is a post-doctoral research associate at Mahan lab, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah. She holds a dual role focused on both animal and human subjects.
Her animal research is focused on peripheral nerve diseases, including investigating nerve stretch injuries and discovering predictive biomarkers for nerve recovery.
On the clinical front, her projects aim to investigate the quality of life of individuals undergoing neuro and spine surgeries. Additionally, she is exploring the molecular and cellular composition of human neuromas to identify the unique gene patterns and cells associated with pain and the progression of this condition.
In 2020, Sama earned her medical doctorate from Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. She is dedicated to advancing both basic and translational research in neurosurgery, with a particular interest in spine and peripheral nerve injuries. Her goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of these conditions and help lay the groundwork for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to better manage and treat patients suffering from these disabling conditions.