Alexandra Baranyai

My research interests focus on degenerative disc disease and its pathophysiology, as well as how new alternative treatments (tissue engineered therapeutics, spinal loading via physical activity) may be able to reverse the course of disease. 

Currently, I am an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gullbrand Laboratory, part of the Perelman McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory and Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center at the CMCVAMC. The Gullbrand Lab studies the structure and function of the spine, and how that contributes to degenerative disc disease. 

Extracurricularly, I am involved in the Penn Beekeeping Club, Penn Women's Club Rugby, Medical Volunteers for Prevention (MVP), and Kidney Screening Disease and Awareness Program (KDSAP).

  • University Scholars (UScholars) program
  • UScholars Summer Research Training Funding, 2025
Academic Major(s): Health and Societies
Alexandra Baranyai