Igor Smirnov

Igor Smirnov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine, where he specializes in the Division of Immunobiology. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology (1986–1993).

His research centers on neuroimmunology, with a focus on developing animal models to study traumatic and degenerative injuries of the nervous system. Key interests include the role of the immune system in brain function, injury response, and neurodegenerative diseases. His work bridges immunology, neuroscience, and translational medicine.

Smirnov's recent publications explore neuroimmune interactions, including meningeal lymphatics, microglia signaling, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and immune-privilege mechanisms in the central nervous system. These studies highlight his focus on the intersection of immunology and neurology.