Dr. Anisur Rahman Palash is an Assistant Professor at UDC Community College, specializing in clinical neuroscience and allied health education. A Karolinska Institute graduate, he has researched Alzheimer’s disease and student learning. He co-chairs the UDC-CC Research Club and promotes public health education for HBCU and community college students. His excellence in teaching has earned student-selected awards, and he has secured research funding for his work.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Roles
Assistant Professor, UDC CC, 2018-Present
Courses Taught
Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture and Lab Clinical Microbiology Lecture and Lab Integrated Science Lecture and Lab Respiratory Therapy Course Chemistry
Expertise
Postdoctoral research in the project of Alzheimer's Disease funded by EU
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Students learning; impact of technology on learning
Leadership
Co-Chair, Research Club, 2024
Impact
Selected Publications
Akpuaka, S. O., Doctor, A., Carter, S., Olaniyi, M., Downs, D., Taylor, L., Rahman, A., Almala, A., Ahmad, S. B., Hamilton, M., & Hacker, W. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on allied health programs at the University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC): An analytical case study. MedCrave Online Journal of Public Health, 11(3), 187-191. https://doi.org/10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00398
Selected Presentations
Rahman A. (2024). Public health education and career pipeline development for HBCU and community college students.International Conference on Public Health and Rehabilitation, Boston, Massachussetts.
Selected Grants
Karolinksa Institute. (2008). Research project grant for postdoctoral studies. Karolinksa Institute. (2006). Travel grant.
Recognitions
Dean’s Certificate of Appreciation for Best Lecturer selected by students, 2018
