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Amygdala Plasticity as a Neural Substrate for Chronic Pain
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Robert Gereau, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology, Anatomy and Neurobiology
Chief, Basic Science Division
Washington University Pain Center
St. Louis, Missouri
A research seminar in the Distinguished Visiting Scholars Series
Building on his public lecture, New Approaches to Treating Chronic Pain: Targeting Central Sensitization, Dr. Gereau will discuss in detail studies showing that amygdala ERK activation contributes to plasticity underlying central pain sensitization. He will include behavioral, biochemical, electrophysiological, and optogenetic approaches to dissect the role amygdala plasticity in central sensitization underlying chronic pain.
Live Webcast: http://research.vtc.vt.edu/live-webcast
Hosted by: Michael J. Friedlander, PhD, Executive Director, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute More information...
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