Anne Hirshfield, PhD
Biography
Anne Hirshfield, PhD
Anne Hirshfield PhD came to The George Washington University in February 2005. As associate vice president for Health Research, she is responsible for providing leadership for the University in the area of Health Research with the aim of advancing the University to the status of a top-tier research institution. She is also responsible for assuring that all research at GW is carried out ethically and safely in accordance with regulations and standards.
Prior to coming to GWU, Dr. Hirshfield was professor of Anatomy and Assistant Dean for Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She conducted research on the development and function of the mammalian ovary and was an NIH-funded Principal Investigator for more than 20 years. She has been internationally recognized for her work on the physiological control of ovarian function, ovarian aging, and reproductive toxicology.
In addition to her research, Dr. Hirshfield made major contributions to the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the realms of teaching and administration. She taught Anatomy and Embryology to first year medical students for many years and was honored by awards from her students.
Under her leadership, the University of Maryland streamlined and strengthened its human research protections program and became the second institution in the nation to implement an electronic, paperless process for the program. She garnered millions of dollars for the University from Federal Agencies and corporate sponsors to expand the research infrastructure and she created numerous intramural programs to enhance research productivity. Dr. Hirshfield is a graduate of Swarthmore College and received her PhD from the University of Michigan.
