معرفی
Eiman Azim is an Associate Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, holding the William Scandling Developmental Chair. His research focuses on neural circuits governing dexterous movement, particularly how the brain and spinal cord coordinate complex motor behaviors. He employs molecular genetic tools, electrophysiology, and advanced imaging to dissect motor pathways.
- Education: BS in Biology and BA in Philosophy of Science (Stanford University); PhD in Neuroscience (Harvard University); Postdoc (Columbia University).
- Affiliations: Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind.
Research Interests: Investigating sensorimotor integration, spinal circuits for skilled movements, and how feedback mechanisms enable precise motor control. His work has revealed modular neural circuits for specific movements and identified pathways critical for stability and adaptability during motion.
Awards: Includes the 2024 Brain Research Foundation Award, PECASE (2019), McKnight Scholar Award (2018), and multiple NIH grants. His lab collaborates on neural recording technologies and translational research for neurodegenerative diseases and prosthetics.
Labs/Teams: Azim Lab at Salk, focusing on motor control with interdisciplinary approaches. Collaborations include work with Sam Pfaff and Axel Nimmerjahn on spinal cord recording techniques, and projects with clinicians on deep-brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients.
