University Of Sydney | Australia
Professor Dr. Brian Morris is a highly respected biomedical scientist and Professor Emeritus at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, acclaimed for his groundbreaking research in molecular medical sciences, hypertension, and public health. Throughout his distinguished career, he has made substantial contributions to understanding the genetic and molecular foundations of cardiovascular disease and ageing. He has held several prominent academic positions, including Professor of Molecular Medical Sciences and Senior Lecturer in Physiology, and has provided influential leadership in organizing international scientific conferences, such as the first global meeting on the molecular genetics of hypertension. Professor Morris has also served on major national and international research committees, editorial boards, and review panels, and is recognized as an exceptional mentor whose students have gone on to achieve senior positions in academia and industry worldwide. His numerous honors and fellowships from prestigious organizations reflect his exceptional contributions to science and education. With a prolific publication record of 404 documents, his research has received 11,835 citations from 8,579 documents, achieving an h-index of 56. His studies, published in leading journals including Circulation, Nature Genetics, PNAS, and Hypertension, have influenced scientific thought globally. His pioneering patent for the first use of PCR in viral detection further underscores his lasting impact on molecular diagnostics. Through his scientific innovation, academic leadership, and lifelong dedication to advancing knowledge, Professor Morris has made enduring contributions to cardiovascular and molecular health research worldwide.
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Featured Publications
Sarman, G., Cox, G., & Morris, B. J. (2025). Critique of “The impact of foot reflexology on postoperative pain and fear in children following circumcision: A randomized controlled trial.” Journal of Pediatric Urology.
Cox, G., & Morris, B. J. (2025). Comments on Fendereski et al., Comparing penile problems in circumcised vs. uncircumcised boys: Insights from a large commercial claims database with a focus on provider type performing circumcision. Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
Chen, R., Donlon, T. A., Morris, B. J., Allsopp, R. C., Willcox, B. J., & Masaki, K. H. (2024). Association of alcohol with lung cancer risk in men with different growth hormone receptor genotypes. Lung Cancer.
Chen, R., Morris, B. J., Donlon, T. A., Nakagawa, K., Allsopp, R. C., Willcox, B. J., Masaki, K. H., & Lipsitz, L. A. (2024). FOXO3 longevity genotype mitigates risk posed by hypertension on incident coronary artery disease in middle-aged men: Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.
Morris, B. J., & Banerjee, J. (2024). Comment on ‘Changing relationships between HIV prevalence and circumcision in Lesotho’, and ‘Age-incidence and prevalence of HIV among intact and circumcised men: an analysis of PHIA surveys in Southern Africa’. Journal of Biosocial Science.
Morris, B. J., & Klausner, J. D. (2024). Detrimental to public health: Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ recent policy on infant circumcision. Pediatric Research.