PAINtalks is an event that features engaging talks focused on the topic of pain. This initiative, influenced by the format of the renowned TED-style presentations, offers a bilingual platform that is accessible to everyone at no cost. Individuals interested in sharing their research are encouraged to apply as speakers for the event.
The organizers of PAINtalks comprise a team consisting of students specializing in various disciplines such as radiation sciences and biomedical imaging, experimental surgery, rehabilitation sciences, virtual rehabilitation, health sciences, and psychology.
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PAINtalks 2023 - Suha Sagheer, MSc Candidate
Title: Exploring a Novel Brain Circuit in Orofacial Pain
Abstract: Temporomandibular disorders are among the most common facial pain disorders, affecting 5 to 12% of individuals worldwide. Yet, the underlying pathophysiology remains minimally explored. My research focuses on understanding this disorder at the neural level so that we can improve patients’ lives.
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PAINtalks 2022 - Georgia Hadjis, PhD Candidate
Title: Prioritizing pain or daily tasks - Does value tip the scale?
Abstract: For some, pain makes it hard to perform well on daily tasks, but for others, it motivates them to perform better. My research proposes that we assign a subjective value to pain and to competing tasks, prioritizing the higher value option. The value of pain could become a target for future treatments.
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PAINtalks 2021 - Lizbeth Ayoub, PhD
Title: Is the hippocampus involved in pain experience?
Abstract: The brain region of the hippocampus is important for memory, but we don’t know its role in pain experience. Our research studies patients with damage to the hippocampus to determine their ability to detect and respond to pain. This could lead to new avenues for research in pain.
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