Nasim obtained her PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, where she investigated the heterogeneity of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons in the hypothalamus—key regulators of satiety and energy balance. Her research focused on dissecting the diverse subpopulations within this critical neuronal group to better understand the neural mechanisms underlying appetite regulation. She is broadly interested in understanding the mechanisms and physiological effects of stress on the gut-brain axis, particularly how chronic stress contributes to dysfunctional states such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). During her postdoctoral training, she aims to integrate the multifunctional tools developed by the Anikeeva group to explore the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying these dysfunctions. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, running, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.