Dr. Muhammad Asim is an esteemed neuroscientist currently affiliated with the City University of Hong Kong. He received his Master's degree from Sun Yat-Sen University, China and completed his Ph.D. at the City University of Hong Kong under the Supervision of Prof. Jufang He. He also attended a summer program at the University of Pisa, Italy. Driven by an insatiable curiosity about the intricacies of the human brain, Dr. Asim employs rigorous research methodologies and innovative approaches to unravel the mysteries of cognition, motivation, and emotion. His primary focus lies in advancing our understanding of neurological disorders. Dr. Asim's passion for unlocking the secrets of the mind is underscored by his commitment to improving lives and shaping the future of neuroscience.
Awards and Achievements
- Nov 2023 “Featured at CityU HK Newsletter (Research Stories)” Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.. [URL]
- Aug 2023 “Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students” City University of Hong Kong. [URL]
- Aug 2022 “Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students (non-local UGC-funded students)” City University of Hong Kong. [URL]
- Sep 2021 “Research Tuition Scholarship” City University of Hong Kong. [URL]
- Aug 2020 “Certificate of Merit” Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies. [URL]
- Jun 2018 “University of Pisa, international Summer School Scholarship” University of Pisa, Italy.
- Sep 2016 “Chinese Government Scholarship For International Students” China Scholarship Council.
Previous Experience
- 2024 - Now, Postdoctoral Researcher (Full-Time), CRMH, Hong Kong institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- 2023 - Now, Postdoctoral Researcher (Part-Time), City University of Hong Kong.
- 2019 - 2023, PhD, City University of Hong Kong.
- Jun 2018 - Jul 2018, Summer program, University of Pisa, Italy.
- 2016 - 2019, Master in Forensic Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University.
- Jun 2015 - Aug 2015, Intern, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology.
Journal
- Muhammad, Asim. , Huajie, Wang. , Abdul, Waris. & Jufang, He. (5 Oct 2024). Basolateral amygdala parvalbumin and cholecystokinin-expressing GABAergic neurons modulate depressive and anxiety-like behaviors. Translational Psychiatry. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024-03135-z
- Muhammad, Asim. , Qianqian, Gao. , Abdul, Waris. , Huajie, Wang. , Yuanying, Lai. & Xi, Chen. (2 Sep 2024). Unraveling the role of cholecystokinin in epilepsy: Mechanistic insight into neuroplasticity. Neurochemistry International. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105870
- Muhammad, Asim. , Huajie, Wang. , Abdul, Waris. & Chen, Xi. (22 May 2024). Cholecystokinin Neurotransmission in the Central Nervous System: Insights into its Role in Health and Disease. Biofactors. doi:10.1002/biof.2081
- Muhammad, Asim. , Huajie, Wang. & Xi, Chen. (1 Mar 2024). Shedding Light on Cholecystokinin’s Role in Hippocampal Neuroplasticity and Memory Formation. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105615
- Muhammad, Asim. , Huajie, Wang. , Xi, Chen. & Jufang, He. (16 Sep 2023). Potentiated GABAergic neuronal activities in the basolateral amygdala alleviate stress-induced depressive behaviors. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.14422
- Muhammad, Asim. , Xu, Zhang. , Wei, Fang. , Md, Monir Hossain. , Huajie, Wang. , Kyuhee, Kim. & Jufang, He. (26 Jun 2023). Cholecystokinin B receptor antagonists for the treatment of depression via blocking long-term potentiation in the basolateral amygdala. Molecular Psychiatry. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-023-02127-7
- Muhammad, Asim. , Huajie, Wang. & Abdul, Waris. (Jan 2023). Altered neurotransmission in stress-induced depressive disorders: The underlying role of the amygdala in depression. Neuropeptides. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.npep.2023.102322
- Muhammad, Asim. , Bo, Hao. , Abdul, Waris. , Yimeng, Liang. & Xiaoguang, Wang. (Mar 2022). Ketamine attenuates the PTSD-like effect via regulation of glutamatergic signaling in the nucleus accumbens of mice. Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcn.2022.103723
- Muhammad, Asim. , Bing, Wang. , Bo, Hao. & Xiaoguang, Wang. (Apr 2021). Ketamine for post-traumatic stress disorders and it's possible therapeutic mechanism. Neurochemistry International. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105044
- Muhammad, Asim. , Bo, Hao. , Yu-Han, Yang. , Bu-Fang, Fan. , Li, Xue. , Yan-Wei, Shi. , Xiao-Guang, Wang. & Hu, Zhao. (Aug 2019). Ketamine Alleviates Fear Generalization Through GluN2B-BDNF Signaling in Mice. Neuroscience Bulletin. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12264-019-00422-4
Service in CityUHK
Teaching Service
- Sep 2019 - Aug 2023, Teaching Assistant at City University of Hong.
Conferences Attended
- 11 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2023, Society of Neuroscience, United States.
Last update date :
06 Oct 2024
