PhD in Neuroscience - Neurobiology of Pain and Somatosensation in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Pain serves as a crucial defense mechanism for safeguarding the body's well-being. Yet, sometimes this protective system malfunctions, leading to prolonged pain even after complete tissue recovery. More than 100 million American adults suffer from chronic pain. Research from the National Academy of Science (2011) reveals that chronic pain significantly diminishes life quality, with estimated expenses reaching $635 billion in medical care and lost productivity - surpassing the yearly costs associated with heart conditions, cancer, or diabetes. Our institution boasts an extensive network of collaborating labs investigating various elements of pain's molecular and cellular origins, along with potential treatment options. Furthermore, our faculty conducts broader research on somatosensory systems. This collective effort significantly enhances pain research within the Neuroscience Graduate program.