Majid Fotuhi

Majid Fotuhi serves as an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University's Mind/Brain Institute and George Washington University's Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences, recognized nationally for his neurology expertise and Alzheimer's prevention research.

His academic foundation includes:

• MD (cum laude) from Harvard Medical School via the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
• PhD in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Medical internship and neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Dr. Fotuhi's research pioneers clinical applications of neuroplasticity for cognitive enhancement and dementia prevention, translating complex neuroscience into public health initiatives through evidence-based protocols for brain health optimization and hippocampal growth. His methodology integrates neurology with lifestyle interventions to combat age-related cognitive decline.

Professional recognition includes:

• Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Academy of Neurology (2001)

As an innovative educator, he developed specialized neuroanatomy teaching tools including two 5-foot brain models for Harvard Medical School, delivers lectures globally across 25 countries, and shares expertise through three TEDx talks and the PBS program 'Fight Alzheimer's Early.' His public outreach bridges academic research with practical brain health strategies for diverse audiences.