Dr. Andrew Moorhouse

Biography

Andrew Moorhouse is an Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of neuronal excitability, specifically how electrical and chemical signaling among nerve cells and glia contribute to neural circuit activity in health and disease. He leads the Neurobiology Research Lab, which aims to develop novel strategies to treat brain disorders through a deeper understanding of the underlying cellular mechanisms. His collaborative efforts with colleagues at UNSW Japan have resulted in significant contributions to the field, including over 50 journal articles and around 3500 citations. His current research interests include the role of the KCC2 transporter in chloride homeostasis and inhibition, the molecular basis of ion permeation in GABA and glycine receptors, and the functions of microglia and astrocytes in neural circuit plasticity. Andrew is a regular member of the Australian Neuroscience Society and the Australian Physiological Society, and serves on various editorial boards and review committees for scientific journals and funding bodies.

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