Nojan Valadi, M.D.

Professional

Training

2005 - 2009

2004 - 2005

Medical College of Georgia: Internal Medicine and Neurology Residency

Medical College of Georgia: Research Fellowship

Education

2000 - 2004

1995 - 1998

1994 - 1995

Medical College of Georgia: Medical Doctorate

Emory University: Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience and Biology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Research Experience

Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, Augusta, GA

Dr. Christiana Hall

Research Assistant

Collected, organized, and analyzed data on blood pressure as a variable in a study of the impact of glucose control on outcome after stroke.  (GRASP Study)

06/2004 - 06/2005

Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology              Augusta, GA
Dr. Robert J. Adams
Post-doctorate Research Fellow
Collected, organized, and analyzed data on two populations of adult patients with sickle cell disease who were examined for possible stroke risk with Transcranial Doppler.  In previous work (STOP study), Dr. Adams and colleagues had shown that elevated intracranial blood velocity is associated with higher risk of stroke in children and that transfusion therapy could effectively decrease the stroke risk.  My work with Dr. Adams examined the possibility of using TCD as a tool to assess stroke risk in adults.

04/2004 - 05/2004

Emory University, Department of Psychiatry                             Atlanta, GA

Dr. Andrew Miller and Dr. Brad Pearce

Research Assistant

Studied the relationship of the immune and the central nervous system and their interactions during viral infections. Studies focused on viral infections in rats to generate an animal model of hippocampal disinhibition.  Techniques such as confocal microscopy, RNA protection assays, and in situ hybridization were utilized. Provided technical assistance and computer maintenance.

12/1996 - 01/1998

Emory University, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology        Atlanta, GA

Dr. Marla Luskin and Dr. Tanja Zigova

Research Assistant

Performed analytical techniques of neuroscience in exploring adult neurogenesis and neurotrophic factors in the rat brain.  Such techniques included cryostat sectioning, immunocytochemistry, and fluorescent microscopy.  Provided technical assistance for computer maintenance, software use, and presentation design in laboratory as well.

05/1994 - 09/1994

Clark Atlanta University, Department of Biology                      Atlanta, GA

Dr. K. Shah (Young Scholars Program)

Research Student Intern

May 1994 to September 1994.  Assisted with DNA sequencing lab and protocols.  Performed routine laboratory procedures and worked with gel electrophoresis and DNA replication devices, PCR.  Conducted experiments to optimize speed and accuracy of electrophoresis for laboratory’s sequencing protocols.

Work Experience

05/1998 - 08/2000

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.                                                   Atlanta, GA

Assistant Manager Trainee / Brand Representative

Supervised a staff of over 80 sales associates and brand representatives in a growing company, retailing clothing goods.  Learned and performed managerial duties with respect to setup of sales floor, marketing, recruiting, and HR. 

08/1995 - 09/1999

Atlanta Valet Parking                                                           Atlanta, GA

Parking Attendant / Manager

Provided an automobile parking service to the customers of ‘Amerigo’s’, ‘Fishbone’ and ‘Casa Grande’ restaurants.  Supervised, managed, and scheduled a group of 3-7 employees in a customer-service oriented industry.

09/1995 - 06/1996

Emory University                                                                  Atlanta, GA

Computer Lab Assistant

Assisted computer users with information and instruction on software and computer use.  Maintained computer network and printers.  Managed printing and maintenance.

05/1995 - 09/1995

Atlantic Envelope Co. and Coca Cola              Volt Employment Services

Administrative Assistant - Tem                                             Alpharetta, GA

Database data entry and analysis of inventory and sales using spreadsheet programs.  Human Resources duties including organization and maintenance of databases of employees, 401k, benefits, health and life insurance plans.

Lectures / Speaking Experience

08/02/2007

“Transient Epileptic Amnesia”

      Epilepsy Conference

      Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA

03/22/2007

“Hemicraniectomy - Early Decompressive Surgery

                                                    for Malignant Infarction of the MCA”

      Stroke Conference

      Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA

Professional Society Memberships

• American Academy of Neurology

• Southern Medical Association

• American Medical Association

Licenses

FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support) certified in 2006

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certified in 2005
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certified in 2005

Publications

Valadi N. Silva GS. Bowman LS. Ramsingh D. Vicari P. Filho AC. Massaro AR. Kutlar A. Nichols FT. Adams RJ. Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography in adults with sickle cell disease. Neurology. 2006 Aug 22; 67(4):572-4.

Sampaio Silva G. Vicari P. Figueiredo MS. Filho AC. Valadi N. Massaro AR. Transcranial Doppler in adult patients with sickle cell disease. Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2006; 21(1-2):38-41.

Valadi N, Morgan JC, Sethi KD. Psychogenic Movement Disorder Masquerading as CJD. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 2006 Nov; 18(4): 562-3.

Sharma A, Valadi N, Miller AH, Pearce BD. Neonatal viral infection decreases neuronal progenitors and impairs adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus. Neurobiology of Disease. 2002 Nov; 11(2):246-56.

Pearce BD, Valadi NM, Po CL, Miller AH. Viral infection of developing GABAergic neurons in a model of hippocampal disinhibition. Neuroreport. 2000 Aug 3; 11(11):2433-8.

Zigova T, Pencea V, Wiegand SJ, Luskin MB. Intraventricular administration of BDNF increases the number of newly generated neurons in the adult olfactory bulb. Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. 1998 Jul;11(4):234-45. (mention for technical assistance)  

Scientific Abstracts

Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography: The influence of age and hematocrit in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.  N Valadi, GS Silva, LS Bowman, D Ramsingh, P Vicari, AC Filho, AR Massaro, A Kutlar, FT Nichols, RJ Adams. American Academy of Neurology Meeting, April 2005. 

Sustained delivery of IL-1 receptor antagonist is neuroprotective against virus-induced neuron loss in the hippocampus. Brad D. Pearce, Nikolaus Binder, Anup K. Sharma, Nojan Valadi, Andrew H. Miller.  PsychoNeuroImmunology Research Society (PNIRS) Meeting, May 2001.

Viral infection of developing GABAergic neurons in hippocampal disinhibition - update., N.M. Valadi; A.H. Miller; C. Po; B.D. Pearce. Society of Neuroscience Meeting, October 2000.

Viral infection of developing GABAergic neurons in hippocampal disinhibition.  N.M. Valadi; A.H. Miller; C. Po; B.D. Pearce. Society of Neuroscience Meeting, October 1999.

The effects of intraventricular infusion of BDNF: increased number of neurons in the olfactory bulb originating from the subventricular zone.  Nojan Valadi, Tanja Zigova, and Marla B. Luskin. Society of Neuroscience Meeting, October 1997.

The effects of intraventricular infusion of BDNF on cells originating from the subventricular zone. Nojan Valadi, Tanja Zigova, Marla B. Luskin, Howard Hughes Foundation SURE Meeting, August 1997. 

Volunteer Experience

• Master's Table Soup Kitchen - help prepare and serve meals to the hungry and homeless in an Augusta soup kitchen. 2003

• Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Clinic - assist physicians in providing free medical care to homeless in the Augusta area. 2002

• Marietta Family Physician Group - followed and shadowed Dr. Haimann in his daily routine of outpatient clinic visits and procedures. 2001

• Golden Harvest Food Bank - sorting food, stocking shelves in an organization that provides food for homeless, disabled, and unemployed in the Augusta area. 2001

• Hands on Atlanta - High school tutoring and helping seniors in the grocery shopping tasks. 1994 - 1999

• Trees Atlanta - planting trees around the metropolitan Atlanta area. 1998 - 1999

• Emory University Hospital Emergency Department - assisted physicians and nursing staff with emergency medical care. 1997

•   Kennestone Hospital, Dr. Jack Cohen, General Surgery - followed and shadowed Dr. Cohen in his daily routine of surgical cases and clinic outpatient visits. 1994

Extracurricular Activities

• Member, Student Interest Group Neurology, MCG Chapter, 2002 - 2005

• Officer at Large, American Medical Association Medical Student Section, 2001-2002

• Captain of MCG graduate school intramural soccer team, 2001-2002

•  Intramural Basketball, Football, and Soccer: MCG and Augusta area leagues, 2000-2005

•  Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Football at GA Tech, Emory University, and Atlanta Club Sports, 1994-2000

• Founder and President, Emory Persian Culture Club, 1996-1998

Honors and Awards

• Resident Award for Excellence – November, 2005

• American Association of Neurology Student Scholarship Award - American Academy of Neurology Meeting 2005

• Dean's List at Emory University, four semesters 1996-1998

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (Howard Hughes Foundation) 1997

• Dean's List at Georgia Tech, three quarters 1994-1995

• Georgia Certificate of Merit Award winner 1994

• Young Scholars Program (National Science Foundation) Award 1994

Interests

Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Running, Weight training

Hobbies: Digital Imaging, Web design, Photography, Travel, Writing

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop, database programming, digital imaging, web page design and HTML code writing.

Travel Experience: The Bahamas, Belize, Belgium, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, The Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Macau, Mexico, The Netherlands, Panama, The United Arab Emirates, and The United States of America.

Languages

References

Provided upon request