Along with co-host Dr. Alex Tuttle (postdoctoral fellow, UNC Chapel Hill) I interviewed scientists and patients to discuss the latest in pain research. These podcast interviews are available on the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Pain Research Forum and its companion site, RELIEF.
During the 2018 IASP Congress I sat down with Dr. Tor Wager for a mind-opening discussion on the many fascinating facets of the placebo effect. In this episode Dr. Wager discusses the neuroscience, cognitive & social psychology involved in the ability to feel better with a placebo. Listen here.
At the 2018 North American Pain School I had the opportunity to speak with NAPS' Patient Representatives Leslie Levine and Jacques Laliberté, two incredible leaders in patient advocacy. Their compelling stories of perseverance, commitment and ingenuity inspired this podcast about the necessity of including patients as research partners. Listen here.
During the 2018 IASP Congress Alex spoke with Stanford University prof Dr. Beth Darnall about psychological interventions for chronic pain management. Then Empower Veterans Program Director Dr. Michael Saenger tells me how a holistic approach to pain management is making a difference in the lives of veterans. Listen here.
Dr. Irene Tracy, Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford, sat down with me at the 2018 North American Pain School for a fascinating talk about placebo, brain & spinal cord imaging, future pain treatments, and the importance of being bold and brave with our scientific endeavours. Listen here.