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Wassim Elyaman, PhD

Assistant Professor
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States

Dr. Elyaman is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences within the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, situated in New York. He obtained his Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Limoges, France. Subsequently, he secured a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral fellowship sponsored by the NINDS, delving into neuroimmunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where he eventually joined the faculty.

His professional trajectory spans a rich tapestry of expertise, notably focusing on the detailed characterization of adaptive T cells within the complex landscape of autoimmune disorders, prominently within the domain of multiple sclerosis. Dr. Elyaman's tenure at Columbia University saw a significant shift in research focus, centering on the exploration of antigen-specific immune responses within neurodegenerative ailments. Leveraging fresh brain autopsies, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and peripheral immune cells, he aims to unravel the immunological underpinnings of diseases like Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson’s to decode disease-

Moreover, Dr. Elyaman's pursuits extend to the realm of immunogenetics, wherein he delves into the impact of genetic variants associated with neurodegenerative disorders on the phenotype and functionality of T cells. This multifaceted approach intertwines expertise in immunology, neuroimmunology, and genetics, steering toward a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between immunity and neurodegeneration.

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