Living Well with Chronic Pain: Insights from a Patient Partner and Physiotherapist
Interview with : Interviewer: Hannah Derue PhD Candidate in the labs of Dr. Alfredo Ribeiro-da-Silva and Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil at McGill University’s Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain (AECRP). Interviewee: Lesley Singer Lesley Singer is a licensed physiotherapist with extensive experience in chronic pain management. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (1995) and Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science (2010) from McGill University. In addition to her clinical work, Lesley contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at McGill University's School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. She teaches in McGill’s Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management program and has been involved in courses on integrated pain management since 2008. Lesley is also a patient partner and advocate for individuals living with chronic pain. Her advocacy extends to roles with the Chronic Pain Network and the Quebec Pain Research Network, where she represents the perspectives of those affected by chronic pain. Her research interests include chronic pain management and the factors that contribute to living well with chronic pain. Summary of the episode : This episode of Let’s Talk About Pain features guest Lesley Singer. The discussion focuses on chronic pain, including Lesley’s personal experience, management strategies, and challenges. The interviewer, Hannah Derue, a PhD student at McGill University, aims to bridge the gap between researchers and individuals living with chronic pain. Topics include opioid use, community support, and some words for researchers and policymakers. Twitter links : @HannahDerue @AECRpain Â
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Dr. Jeffrey Mogil on the Future of Pain Research
Interview with : Interviewer: Hannah Derue PhD Candidate in the labs of Dr. Alfredo Ribeiro-da-Silva and Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil at McGill University’s Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain (AECRP). Interviewee: Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil is a distinguished neuroscientist specializing in pain research. He holds the E.P. Taylor Chair in Pain Studies and serves as the Canada Research Chair in Genetics of Pain at McGill University. Dr. Mogil completed his B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Toronto in 1988 and earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UCLA in 1993. Following a postdoctoral fellowship in Portland, Oregon, he joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology from 1996 to 2001. In 2001, he transitioned to McGill University, where he has made seminal contributions to the field of pain genetics and is a recognized authority on sex differences in pain and pain testing methods in laboratory mice. Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pain, created in collaboration with the Quebec Pain Research Network, we meet Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil, James McGill Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University and Canada Research Chair in Genetics of Pain. We explore his background and research expertise, discussing the challenges of bridging the gap between preclinical and clinical pain research. The conversation also delves into the real-world impact of pain studies, the need for better research integration, and the future of chronic pain management. Looking ahead, Dr. Mogil shares his vision for advancements in the field and what an ideal future for pain care could look like. Twitter links : @HannahDerue @AECRpain  @JeffreyMogil
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Tapping the body’s pharmacy: a conversation with Jamie Moffa
Interview with : Carlos Gevers Montoro, Carlos Gevers-Montoro is a chiropractor with almost 20 years of clinical experience in Spain. He is currently a postdoctorate fellow at McGill University (Canada) under the supervision of Prof. Mathieu Roy, where he continues his research, predominantly focused on neurophysiological and neuroimmune mechanisms of nonpharmacological interventions (manual therapy, exercise) for chronic pain. Jamie Moffa, MD/PhD student studying the neuroscience of opioid medications and addiction at Washington University. Jamie is passionate about science communication and is the person behind the science outreach podcast "In Plain English." They are also a recent graduate of the North American Pain School 2024. Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pain, we meet Jamie Moffa, an MD/PhD student with a deep focus on the neuroscience of opioid medications and addiction. Jamie shares insights into their journey in pain research, the evolution of their work, and their passion for science communication. We also explore how these interests converge in their science outreach podcast, In Plain English. This engaging conversation takes place against the unparalleled backdrop of the recent World Congress on Pain in Amsterdam. Twitter links : @thatbrass @Plainenglishpod @WUSTL @WashUPain  Websites of resources mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance) : https://inplainenglishpod.org/ https://pain.wustl.edu/
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Seeing Chronic Pain Through a New Lens: Phenomenology in Focus
Complex regional pain syndrome, research over the years
Interview with : Roseanna Rought, PhD Candidate, Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University Professor Terence Coderre, Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let’s talk about Pain, we meet Professor Terence Coderre, a researcher in the Department of Anaesthesia at McGill University. We explore Terry’s experience in the field of complex regional pain research and how both the research and treatment of this chronic pain condition has progressed. Â
Let's Talk About Pain, a podcast from the Quebec Pain Research Network. In each episode, we discuss the latest advances in simple words, with guests from the health and research communities.
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