Ann Marini

Ann Marini, Ph.D., M.D., is a Full Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. She also maintains a clinical practice at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Education & Training: Earned A.B. (Summa Cum Laude) from Erskine College (1971), Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Georgetown University (1976), M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine (1980). Completed residencies in Internal Medicine (University of Massachusetts Medical Center) and Neurology (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), followed by fellowships at NIH and NIMH.

Research Focus: Investigates excitotoxicity mechanisms, neuroprotective pathways, and drug development for neurological disorders. Key areas include traumatic brain injury (TBI), organophosphate agent toxicity, and neurotrophic factor signaling. Her lab develops nutraceuticals like alpha-linolenic acid for neuroprotection.

Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the E.A. Sloan Award in Physical Chemistry (1971), Garnet Circle for Academic Excellence (1971), and invited speaker at major international neuroscience conferences. Serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Neuroprotective Agents conferences.

Professional Contributions: Over 78 peer-reviewed publications. Actively involved in medical education, emphasizing translational research for clinical practice. Member of editorial boards for journals like Amino Acids.

Labs & Teams: Directs a research lab exploring endogenous neuroprotective pathways and small molecule interventions. Collaborates with institutions like NIH, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.