Meet Our Team

Michel Enamorado, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology with an affiliation to the Friedman Brain Institute, the Precision Immunology Institute, and the Mark Lebwohl Center for Neuroinflammation and Sensation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Havana, where he achieved the Best National Academic Performance. His academic journey led him to complete his Ph.D. research in the Immunobiology Laboratory at the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research, culminating in a Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid in Spain. His Ph.D. studies on basic immunology, tumor immunology and immunometabolism were sponsored by the prestigious “La Caixa-Severo Ochoa” International PhD Fellowship Program. Dr. Enamorado’s pursuit of knowledge continued as he joined the laboratory of Dr. Yasmine Belkaid at the National Institutes of Health. His research was supported by the Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Here, he delved into the exploration of host-microbiota interaction and neuroimmune responses in the skin.

Within the Enamorado Lab, a focal point of investigation lies on understanding the neuroimmune regulation of injury and repair. Dr. Enamorado’s research aims to unravel the 1) Peripheral Neuroimmune Regulation of Injury and Repair at Barrier Tissues. 2) Brain Sensing of Injury and Repair. 3) Impact of Injury and Repair on Mental Health. By advancing our understanding of the neuroimmune mechanisms at play, we will contribute to the development of personalized, targeted therapies that can make a meaningful difference in patients live.

In recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions, Dr. Enamorado has garnered a series of honors and awards, including the 2022 ICIS-PFIZER Junior Investigator Award from the International Cytokine and Interferon Society, the 2023 NIH-William E. Paul Award for the Best Paper in Cytokine Research, and the NIAID Career Transition Award (K22). His accomplishments reflect his commitment to advancing our understanding of complex neuroimmune interactions and their impact on tissue function.

Dr. Verónica Burstein earned her Ph.D. at the National University of Córdoba in Argentina, focusing on the role of type 17 immunity in fungi and its implications for host defense against dermatophytosis. Supported by a fellowship from the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), she conducted postdoctoral research in clinical mycology, antifungal skin mechanisms, and human immune responses to dermatophytosis at CIBICI-CONICET. Currently, Dr. Burstein has joined Dr. Enamorado’s laboratory to study how the skin-brain axis regulates tissue injury and repair and elucidate the associated neuroimmune mechanisms.

Dr. Andrea Muñoz Zamora is a postdoctoral research fellow that joined the Enamorado Lab in February 2025. Andrea completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, where she investigated how cold memories control whole-body thermoregulatory responses. Andrea joined the Enamorado Lab to further enhance her training and understanding regarding neuro-immune interactions. As such, Andrea’s research will focus on how information regarding immune challenges is stored within brain, and how this information is converted into appropriate immunological responses.

Outside of the lab Andrea is passionate about finding the perfect pastry and exploring all the art in NYC.

Rahul Sabnis earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology and Neuroscience from Lawrence University in Wisconsin. He previously studied the MAPK-15 pathway in C. elegans and its impact on the function of sensory ciliated neurons. Rahul joined this lab to further pursue his interests in neuroscience while also learning about immunology and exploring the neuro-immune interplay. His research focus in the lab will center on how certain infections act as immune challenges and how this information is encoded in the brain.

Kaysaw Tuy received her PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she trained in a glioblastoma (GBM) lab examining how metabolic and oxidative stress pathways regulate GBM stem cell survival. She is supported by the NINDS F99/K00 Fellowship, which enables her to pursue her interests in hematology, neuroimmunology, and peripheral nerve biology. In the Enamorado Lab, her research focuses on understanding how neuronal hypersensitivity and inflammation interact in the context of neurotrauma, with an emphasis on neuroimmune signaling, neuronal remodeling, and whether maladaptive sensory states are reversible following injury.

Adelle Ayash earned her Bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College, majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. While pursuing her degree, she served as a Research Assistant in the Brooklyn Neurobiology of Learning Lab, engaging in behavioral studies and neuro-based analyses within the rat paradigm. Adelle has joined the lab to enhance her expertise in neuroscience while exploring connections with immunology. She is dedicated to acquiring a comprehensive education through blending conceptual and practical dimensions in neuroscience and immunology. Her primary goal is to significantly broaden her understanding, paving the way for advanced academic pursuits within the expansive field of neuroscience.