Steve Davidson, PhD is an Associate Professor of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University College of Dentistry and Associate Director of the NYU Pain Research Center. His research focuses on the neurobiology of pain and itch, particularly the molecular signaling pathways and interactions between sensory neurons, glial cells and immune cells. He directs the Human Ganglia Lab, which uses human donor tissues and advanced cellular models to investigate the mechanisms of chronic pain and identify potential new therapies. Dr. Davidson earned his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota and completed postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Prior to joining NYU in 2024, he held a faculty appointment at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and research foundations, and his honors include the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars in Pain Award and the Hermann Handwerker Award for Itch Research.