Cristian Achim, M.D., Ph.D.
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Research
Dr. Achim's laboratory has focused on the molecular mechanisms of disease in HIV associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND).
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Biography
Dr. Achim received his medical degree in Bucharest, Romania and his Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Pathology at UCSD.
Cristian Achim's Research Focus
Dr. Achim's research interests included experimental models of neurodegeneration, neuroprogenitor cells, neurotrophic factors, blood brain barrier pathology and neuroimaging.
About Cristian Achim
Experience
Dr. Achim received his medical degree followed by clinical residency (General Medicine and Infectious Diseases) and research training (neurovirology) in Bucharest, Romania. At UCSD, Dr. Achim completed a postdoctoral fellowship in NeuroAIDS and received his Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Upon completion of his training at UCSD, Dr. Achim was recruited for a faculty position at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he reached the level of Associate Professor of Pathology and Neurology with tenure. At Pitt, in addition to continuing his work in NeuroAIDS, his research interests included experimental models of neurodegeneration, neuroprogenitor cells, neurotrophic factors, blood brain barrier pathology and neuroimaging.
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