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Morgan Bridi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University School of Medicine and holds a dual appointment at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, they completed undergraduate studies at West Virginia University before earning a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by postdoctoral training at the Hussman Institute for Autism and University of Maryland Medical School.
Research interests focus on neural circuit development and synaptic plasticity under typical and adverse conditions, with emphasis on inhibitory neurons in stress-responsive and sensory systems. Key research areas include:
- Stress circuitry in neurodevelopmental disorders and stroke recovery
- Role of stress-signaling pathways in sensory processing
- Inhibitory neuron maturation in models of early-life adversity
Publication analysis reveals consistent investigation of molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity, stress responses, and neurodevelopmental conditions using mouse models. Recent work emphasizes sex-specific stress effects, CRF neuron manipulation, and molecular pathways involving NR4A receptors and RhoA GTPase.
Mentoring philosophy prioritizes individualized training with an open-door policy, emphasizing technical mastery through hands-on guidance and regular one-on-one meetings. The Bridi Lab collaborates with Michelle Bridi's lab on sensory/stress circuitry research related to neurodevelopmental conditions, stroke, and sleep.
Experimental approaches integrate immunohistochemistry, in vivo biosensor imaging, ex vivo electrophysiology, and behavioral analysis across multiple model systems.
