معرفی
Axel Nimmerjahn, PhD, is a Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, leading the Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center and holding the Françoise Gilot-Salk Chair. His research focuses on glial cell dynamics, neuroimaging technologies, and neuroinflammation. Nimmerjahn pioneered wearable microscopes for in vivo cellular imaging and developed tools for studying astrocyte and microglia functions in health and disease.
Educational Background:
- MS and PhD in Physics from the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research and University of Heidelberg, Germany
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology and Applied Physics at Stanford University
Research Interests:
Nimmerjahn’s work bridges physics and neuroscience, advancing microscopy techniques to study glial cells’ roles in CNS function and pathology. Key areas include astrocyte signaling in pain pathways, microglia surveillance and immune responses, and blood-brain barrier dynamics in stroke. His lab also engineers flexible neural probes and fluorescent nanobodies for precise imaging and manipulation.
Key Awards:
- National Institutes of Health Brain Initiative U19 (2021–present)
- Rita Allen Scholar Award (2011–2016)
- Otto-Hahn Medal and Award (2006)
Labs & Collaborations:
Leads the Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center, collaborating with the Astrocyte-Team Program, Multiple Sclerosis Research Collaborative, and NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis. His team develops cutting-edge tools for neuroimmune research, including in vivo organoid models and high-resolution imaging platforms.
