Ahdeah Pajoohesh-Ganji

Background

• BS (1997), Major in Biology, Department of Biological Sciences. The George Washington University.
• PhD (2005) Major in Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, under the mentorship of Dr Mary Ann Stepp and Dr. Ronald Donaldson. The George Washington University.
• MEd (2025) Major in Education, The George Washington University
• Post-doctoral training (2005-2007), Neuroscience Department, under the mentorship of Dr William Rebeck.  Georgetown University.
  Post-doctoral training (2007-2010), Neuroscience Department, under the mentorship of Dr Alan Faden.  Georgetown University.
• Research Scientist (2010-2013), Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology. The George Washington University.
• Assistant Research Professor (2013-2020), Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology. The George Washington University.
• Assistant Professor (2020-2022), The George Washington University. Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
• Associate Professor (2022-Present), The George Washington University. Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.

Research

Dr. Pajoohesh-Ganji’s laboratory research has been focused on the pathways and repair mechanisms that play a role in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She has used various models, including the spinal cord and the optic nerve, to investigate inflammation, axonal regeneration, and oligodendrocyte biology in mice and rats. Currently, she has turned her focus to educational research, specifically examining the purpose of underrepresented students in pursuing medical education and faculty development.

Teaching

Dr. Pajoohesh-Ganji is the Director Minor in Human Anatony, "Ethics for Translational Sciences” (ANAT 6219), “Human Microscopic Anatomy” (ANAT2150), and “Functional Human Neuroanatomy” (ANAT 210) courses. She teaches Histology, Neuroanatomy, and Ethics to undergraduates, graduates, medical, and physician assistant students.

Centers and Institutes

Current Active Professional Memberships

• AAA (American Association of Anatomists)
• HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society)
• IAMSE (International Association of Medical Science Educators)
• BNGAP (Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians)