The Center for Integrative Movement Sciences

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.

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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.

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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

Science That Makes You Move: IMSI Symposium brings together leaders in movement sciences

October 8, 2025

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…

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Congratulations to the 2025 Dr. M. Marlene Godoy Fellowship Recipients!

July 2, 2025

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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IMSI Summer Institute 2025: Now Recruiting Science Communication Fellow!

June 23, 2025

Do you want to explore ways to communicate more effectively? Are you interested in conveying scientific advancements and research strategies to the public? The Integrative Movement Sciences Institute (IMSI) invites…

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Call for applications to the 2025 Dr. M. Marlene Godoy Fellowship in Movement Sciences

May 9, 2025

The Center for Integrative Movement Sciences (CIMS) is pleased to announce a research fellowship to support undergraduate students engaging in intensive Summer research. The Dr. M. Marlene Godoy Fellowship in…

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Events

If you have any questions about our upcoming events please email CIMS@uci.edu.