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Dr. Mora Pol; Scientist who studied Odo at the Bajoran Institute of Science following Odo's discovery in the Denorios Belt "The Alternate", in 2358 "Broken Link".

Dr. Mora studied Odo's remarkable ability to change shape, and helped encourage Odo's adoption of a humanoid form During Odo's formative years in the laboratory on planet Bajor, Dr Mora and other scientists called him odo'ital which in Cardassian means "nothing." "Heart of Stone".

Mora regarded himself as Odo's father, and found it difficult to accept Odo's increasing independence as Odo integrated himself into humanoid society. The two remained estranged following Odo's departure from the institute, until 2370, when Mora enlisted Odo's help in investigating a shape-shifting life-form on planet L-S VI. After returning from L-S VI, Mora correctly ascertained that Odo was causing havoc on Deep Space 9 during his regenerative state due to contamination by volcanic gas from the planet. "The Alternate".

When Odo was struck by a mysterious debilitating medical condition in 2372, Dr. Mora invited him back to his lab for some more tests, but Odo declined. "Broken Link".

Mora did not realize how his rational, scientific approach to Odo's upbringing had been difficult, even painful to Odo. As a result, Mora was deeply hurt that Odo never understood how much Mora had cared for him, even as his own son. In 2373, when another changeling infant was discovered in the Alpha Quadrant, Mora offered his assistance to Odo, who was caring for the child. When Odo saw how difficult it was to care for the desperately ill infant changeling, he began to understand how much Mora cared for him. "The Begotten".