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Wajd Al-Holou, MD, Neurosurgery, Ann Arbor, MI

Wajd Al-Holou MD

Neurosurgery•Ann Arbor, MI

Brain & Spinal Tumor

Assistant Professor; Co-Director of Michigan Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Clinic; Clinical Operations Director for the Brain Tumor Program

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  • 1500 E Medical CenterAnn Arbor, MI 48109

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Summary

  • Dr. Wajd Al-Holou, based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializes in Neurosurgery, with a sub-specialty in Brain and Spinal Tumor. He completed his residency and received his medical degree from the University of Michigan, before undertaking a fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology at the University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center. Since 2019, Dr. Al-Holou holds a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School. His expertise includes neurosurgical oncology, brain and spine tumors, and awake mapping. He has contributed to several publications with significant citations in reputable journals like Cancer Discovery, Cancer Cell, Lancet Oncology, Nature Medicine, and STAR protocols, pointing towards a focused research interest in the field of neuro-oncology.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2016
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2009 - 2028
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor. Now What?
    I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor. Now What?June 15th, 2025
  • Digital Twin Maps Tumor Metabolism to Guide Brain Cancer Treatment
    Digital Twin Maps Tumor Metabolism to Guide Brain Cancer TreatmentJanuary 14th, 2026

Grant Support

  • Defining Tumor Microenvironmental Interactions that drive THY1-Mediated Treatment Resistance in GlioblastomaUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2024–2029

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