Bin Pan

Dr. Bin Pan is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), focusing on the neurobiology of endocannabinoid signaling and its roles in neurological diseases. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical translation, particularly in pain management, depression, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Education:
  • Post-Doctoral Training in Neurobiology, University of California at Berkeley
  • PhD in Physiology, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • MD in Medicine and Neurology, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Dr. Pan’s research investigates:

• Endocannabinoid signaling in pain and depression
• Analgesic effects of neuromodulation techniques
• Role of CaMKII in sensory neuron pain pathways
• Neural mechanisms of osteoarthritis
• Pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury
• Synaptic plasticity in addiction and pain models

His recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate a focus on neuromodulation therapies for chronic pain and synaptic plasticity in psychiatric and neurological disorders. Key trends include the development of dorsal root ganglion stimulation protocols and molecular characterization of endocannabinoid pathways in pain-depression comorbidity.

Dr. Pan’s work has direct translational implications for clinical pain management and mental health treatments, with studies spanning from molecular mechanisms to whole-organism electrophysiological analyses.

Contact: 2.154 Medical Research Building, UTMB, Bipan@utmb.edu | (409) 772-2149