We discover fundamental principles of movement that drive innovations in technology, medicine, and rehabilitation
Welcome to CIMS
Exercise, mobility and healthy daily activity levels are central to human health, wellbeing and effective medical care. The mission of the Center for Integrative Movement Sciences (CIMS) at UC Irvine is to promote a greater understanding of the essential role of movement in human health and to drive innovations in technology, medicine, and rehabilitation based upon fundamental principles in movement ecology, physiology, biomechanics, and sensorimotor control.
Our Affiliates
Learn more about the brilliant minds at UC Irvine and across our nationwide network who help us reach our research and education mission.
Resources
Explore the resources available at UC Irvine that support our research mission and objectives.
Education/Training
Learn about the immersive educational pathways we offer in the study of integrative movement sciences.
News
Join Our Team: Postdoctoral Scholar Opening at Northern Arizona University
The Integrative Movement Sciences Institute and the Nishikawa Laboratory at Northern Arizona University are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance research on multi scale muscle models from molecules to movement. The scholar…
Read MoreNow Recruiting Science Communication Fellow for Winter 2026!
Are you passionate about sharing science in engaging and accessible ways? Do you enjoy turning complex ideas into stories that inspire and inform? The Integrative Movement Sciences Institute (IMSI) is…
Read MoreScience That Makes You Move: IMSI Symposium brings together leaders in movement sciences
Written by: Brian Olmo | IMSI Communications Fellow 2025 Why do animals hop? When you go rock climbing, why do you place your feet a certain way? How do we…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2025 Dr. M. Marlene Godoy Fellowship Recipients!
The Center for Integrative Movement Sciences (CIMS) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. M. Marlene Godoy Fellowship in Movement Sciences, a competitive summer research award supporting…
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