Amir Ziaee joined the Karimi laboratory as an MSc student in 2021. Amir graduated with an MD degree in 2016 from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. During his years as a medical student, Amir gained basic experience in neuroimmunology and stem cells through his participation in research projects. Amir’s thesis evaluated the role of a TNF-family member, APRIL (A proliferation-inducing ligand) in certain brain tumors. In his MSc project at Karimi Lab, Amir investigates the role of neuregulin-1 and microglia in remyelination of chronic demyelinating lesions using parallel preclinical animal models and in vitro platforms. Amir has received  many studentships and awards including MS Canada Studentship, RFHS Studentship, University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, and the 2022 Hillary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Award in multiple sclerosis as well as many national and local poster and travel awards.