Background
Azmitia, Efrain Charles was born on September 18, 1946 in Tampa, Florida, United States.
neuroscience educator researcher
Azmitia, Efrain Charles was born on September 18, 1946 in Tampa, Florida, United States.
South.Efrain Carlos and Angela (Gutierrez) A. Children: Bianka Maria, Anthea Theresa. Bachelor, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1968.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Rockefeller University, 1973.
Postdoctoral fellow National Institute of Mental Health, Washington, 1973-1975, National Institute Medical.
Research, London, 1975-1976. Vis.demonstrator Cambridge University, England, 1976-1978. Assistant, then associate professor Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City, 1978-1983.
Professor biology New York University, New York City, 1983.
Director neurohistology Hospital Salpetriere, Paris, 1981-1982. Visiting scientist Weitzmann Institute, Rehovet, Israel, 1984, 87, Cold Spring HarborLab., 1990-1991, U. Tsukuuba, Japan, 1994.
Organizer Washington SquareCtr. Neurological Science, New York City, 1984, fellowship
Director National Institute of Mental Health: Depression, 5-HT-Iowa, neuroplasticity, National Investigation Agency program project S100B: A glial/neuronal link to Alzheimer"s, National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Fellow American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, New York Academy Sciences (chairman biomedical section 1986-1991), New York Academy of Medicine (associate), Harvey Society. Member American Anatomical Association, Neurosci. Society, European Brain and Behavior Association, Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Clubs: Cajal, Serotonin (councillor 1986-1990).
Married Patricia Mack Whitaker, April. Children: Grace Angela, Charles Cyril.