Benjamin Ganjian
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder of MedTalks Student Resources
02.2021 - Current
- Pipeline program for local pre-medical students to better understand the field of medicine and the differences between a physician and other medical careers
Research Assistant
SimonMed
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Analyzed data on mild traumatic brain injury cases to enhance understanding of post-concussive syndrome.
- Outlined expected syndromes for patients diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury months after initial diagnosis.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of mild traumatic brain injury effects on patient outcomes.
Research Assistant
UCLA Cancer Genomic Expression Research Lab
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Gathered data from The Cancer Genome Atlas to create heatmaps of genomic expression.
- Studied expression levels of signature genes across various primary sites.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to extract significant results for cancer research.
Private Tutor
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Mentored students aged 13 to 21 and peers in subjects spanning Algebra 1 to Organic Chemistry
Education
D.O. - Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Las Vegas, NVB.S. - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Support for underserved children through mentorship
- Pro-bono tutoring
- Trilingual in English, Farsi, and Hebrew
Post Graduate Experience
SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
Post-Graduate Year 2-4, PM&R
Custom
KPC Hemet Global Medical Center
Hemet, CA
Post-Graduate Year 1, Transitional Year
Research, Publications, and Presentations
- Refractory Agitation with high-dose steroids in Susac Syndrome: a rare and challenging inpatient rehabilitation case
- Difficult to discharge: Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and complex care needs in an acute hospital setting
- Sudden Onset Transverse Myelitis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Awards
Dean’s Honor List UCLA, Recognition for academic achievement for the quarters of Fall 2016, Winter 2017, and Spring 2017
Timeline
Founder of MedTalks Student Resources
02.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
SimonMed
01.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
UCLA Cancer Genomic Expression Research Lab
03.2016 - 06.2017
Private Tutor
02.2015 - 06.2017
D.O. - Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
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