Ian J. Mohr

Ian J. Mohr, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His research focuses on post-transcriptional control of gene expression during virus infection, intersecting virology, RNA biology, and genome integrity.

Education

• PhD in Molecular Biology from Stony Brook University
• Postdoctoral Training at University of California, Berkeley (Molecular and Cell Biology)

Research Interests

Mohr's lab investigates how physiological stress and viral infections dysregulate translational control, RNA metabolism, and gene expression. Key areas include:

• RNA modifications (e.g., m6A) in viral replication
• Translational control during viral infection
• Host antiviral responses targeting mRNA decay
• Stress signaling in virus-infected cells
• Herpesvirus latency and reactivation

Recent Trends in Research

Mohr's recent publications emphasize RNA modifications and translational regulation in herpesvirus infections, particularly HCMV and HSV-1. His work explores:

• Epitranscriptomic mechanisms in viral RNA accumulation
• Integration of stress response pathways with viral replication
• Computational approaches for RNA modification detection
• Role of nuclear body assembly in viral pathogenesis

Laboratory

Mohr leads the Mohr Lab at NYU Langone's virology research group. His lab collaborates extensively with other virology and RNA biology teams, particularly with Associate Professor Angus C. Wilson's lab, with which he has co-mentored trainees and secured joint grants.