Armani Manov, BS

Armani Manov is a Pittsburgh native and an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated summa cum laude from the David C. Frederick Honors College. He completed graduate-level coursework in computational biomedicine, systems biology, and machine learning while still an undergraduate, which solidified his interest in computational approaches to clinical problems. He conducts neurosurgical research, concentrating on surgical innovation and care for patients with complex medical conditions. His research combines clinical experience with analysis of outcomes to refine treatments and strengthen evidence-based spine surgery.

He also works to translate and share neurosurgical research, with a particular focus on how patients are counseled at critical decision points in their care. These choices carry real consequences, and he holds that active patient participation, the highest standard of patient-centered care, depends on clear, evidence-based information about their condition, their treatment options, and what each option means for their recovery and quality of life. Making that information accessible supports genuine shared decision-making and, with it, better engagement and outcomes. He is also interested in using data science and emerging technologies to improve clinical research infrastructure and medical education.

Outside of the lab, he spends much of his free time on the tennis court and the golf course, both of which he plays regularly year-round. He enjoys the discipline these sports demand, the steady practice and small refinements that carry over well to research. When he is not playing, he can usually be found exploring Pittsburgh, reading, or catching up with friends and family.