Decoding

Peripheral Neuroimmunology

to Advance Health

About

Dr. Brian S. Kim and Dr. David Artis standing in the lobby of the Allen Discovery Center, exemplifying leadership in neuroimmune research.

The Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions has one mission: to decode the complex dialog that occurs between the peripheral nervous system and the immune system

To move the needle in this frontier, we will undertake unbiased, systems-based, and technology forward approaches to comprehensively define neuroanatomic identity, map neuro interactomes, and unveil functional neuroimmune memory across multiple mammalian organ systems. By systematically charting organ- and context-specific neuroimmune interactions, we will revolutionize our understanding of basic biological systems and advance an entirely new therapeutic paradigm in medicine.

We are located in the heart of New York City and made possible by the generosity of the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Arial view of New York City with landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Hudson River, indicating the location of The Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions.
The Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions is based in New York City
Microscopic Image of Murine Intestinal Barrier
Microscopic image of spinal microglia with TRPV4-eGFP in green, CX3CR1 in red, and IBA1 in blue, highlighting the detailed cellular structures and interactions within the spinal cord.
Spinal microglia (TRPV4-eGFP, green; CX3CR1, red; IBA1, blue)
Evening skyline of New York City with the One World Trade Center illuminated, viewed from across the water. The Mount Sinai logo is displayed in the corner.
Our center is located in the heart of
New York City
A fluorescent microscopy image showing colon-innervating dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons in red against a dark background. The neurons appear as bright red dots scattered across the field with thin, red fibrous structures extending from a larger neuron body.
Colon-innervating DRG neurons
Confocal microscopy image showing spinal microglia in green and neurons in red.
Spinal microglia (green) and neurons (red)