Overview
Currently, I am a member of the Nackley Lab (Translational Pain Research Laboratory) where I study biomarkers and genetic regulators of chronic pain. My specific research is investigating the mechanistic role of microRNAs on the development of chronic pain. An additional focus of our group is to define the role of beta-3 adrenergic receptor in chronic overlapping pain conditions. Despite conducting basic science research in pain signaling, as a member of the pharmacology department, I utilize translational framework to guide my research and ultimately aim to improve clinical treatment of chronic pain.
My previous research experiences have included studying non-opioid treatments for opioid withdrawal as well as identifying the neurocircuitry associated with conditioned nausea in a chemotherapeutic context. Within the world of pharmacology, my niche is neuropharmacology, but my training program covers general physiology and pathology of a wide variety of conditions and biological mechanisms.
My previous research experiences have included studying non-opioid treatments for opioid withdrawal as well as identifying the neurocircuitry associated with conditioned nausea in a chemotherapeutic context. Within the world of pharmacology, my niche is neuropharmacology, but my training program covers general physiology and pathology of a wide variety of conditions and biological mechanisms.