Allison H. Tomson

Allison H. Tomson is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at George Mason University, with affiliations in the Biomedical Sciences Program. She specializes in teaching Anatomy and Physiology courses, including BIOL 124/125 lectures, BIOL 430/431 labs, and BMED 605 for the ABS Certificate Program. She coordinates the cadaver lab and conducts dissections for Northern Virginia Community College's Medical Education Campus.

• M.A., Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University (2013)
• M.S., Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University (2010)
• B.S., Biology, James Madison University (2005)

Her research focuses on the effects of aging and circadian rhythms on adult neurogenesis in zebrafish. Teaching interests include Histology (BIOL 465), Anatomy and Physiology labs, and human anatomy instruction for advanced biomedical programs.

Current roles involve coordinating cadaver-based instruction and delivering courses across undergraduate and graduate levels. Affiliations include the George Squared Program, where she teaches Anatomy and Physiology lectures/labs.