Overview
The Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR) seeks to improve knowledge of the muscular dystrophies and other genetic nerve and muscle disorders; develop novel therapeutics for these disorders; and translate these therapies into practice. The vision of CIMR is to be a premier muscular dystrophy center leading the nation in developing genetic precision therapies through informed clinical trials.
Faculty & Staff
Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and Executive Vice Chair
Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and Executive Vice Chair
Department of Neurology
George Bliley Research Chair in Neurology
Executive Vice Chair
Director, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Division of Neuromuscular Interim Chief
Phone: (804) 628-1624
Samuel Carrell, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Director for the Center for Inherited Myology Research (CIMR)
Samuel Carrell, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Director for the Center for Inherited Myology Research (CIMR)
Department of Neurology
Phone: 804-828-6938
Email: Samuel.Carrell@vcuhealth.org
Ellie Carrell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Ellie Carrell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Neurology
Email: Ellie.Carrell@vcuhealth.org
Melissa Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Melissa Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Neurology
Email: Melissa.Hale@vcuhealth.org
Amy Harper, M.D.
Professor
Amy Harper, M.D.
Professor
Department of Neurology
Neuromuscular, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology
Medical Director, CHOR/VCU Pediatric Neuromuscular Program
Shirley Van Epps Waple Professor
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Amy.Harper@vcuhealth.org