David Mor

Dr David Mor is a Lecturer in Neuroanatomy within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney, specializing in the Biomedical Sciences department. His research focuses on the interplay between neuropathic pain, stress, and neural circuitry, particularly examining dopamine and serotonin dynamics, glial activation, and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) receptor mechanisms in rodent models.

• Keywords: Behavioural neuroscience, Neurosciences, Pain
• Themes: Neurosciences and Mental Health

His work explores how peripheral nerve injuries alter brain chemistry, affecting cognitive flexibility, motivation, and stress responses. Recent studies investigate CRF-receptor1 modulation, SOD1 pathology in Parkinson's models, and vitamin D's role in osteoarthritis. Key collaborations include researchers like Dr. Julie Kang and Professor Kim Keay.

Publications highlight trends in

• Neuroinflammation (glial activation in periaqueductal gray)
• Dopamine signaling in stress and pain
• CRF receptor mechanisms in cognitive flexibility
• Vitamin D and musculoskeletal disorders
• Neurotrophic factor expression in prefrontal cortex

Current research students: Anne LI investigates biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease.