Let's Talk About Pain

Interview with : Guest : Megan Tsao is a second-year MSc student in Human Genetics at McGill University, supervised by Dr. Audrey Grant. With a BSc in Human Biology and Sociology from the University of Toronto, Megan brings an interdisciplinary approach to her research, drawing from experiences in basic science, clinical labs, and the pharmaceutical industry. Her work focuses on integrating genomics, proteomics, and multi-omics data to address complex health questions, with a particular interest in exploring genetic contributors to chronic pain. Megan is passionate about leveraging biobank and health record data to uncover insights into disease, promote health equity, and drive innovation in precision medicine. Host: Chen-Yang Su is a 3 rd year PhD student in Quantitative Life Sciences (https://www.mcgill.ca/qls/) at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and part of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Genomic Medicine (https://www.genomic- medicine-cerc.online/) under the supervision of Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji (https://yoshiji- lab.org/) and Prof. Sirui Zhou (https://szhoulab.github.io/). Previously, he completed his M.Sc. (Computer Science, 2022) and B.Sc. (joint majoring in Biology and Computer Science, 2020) both at McGill University while being affiliated with the Lady Davis Institute (https://www.ladydavis.ca/en/) at the Jewish General Hospital and Mila – Quebec AI Institute (https://mila.quebec/en). During his MSc, he had the opportunity to work with proteomics and genomics in the context of COVID-19 under the supervision of Dr. Brent Richards (Faculty of Medicine; CEO of 5 Prime Sciences; https://www.mcgill.ca/genepi/) and Joelle Pineau (Faculty of Computer Science; Vice President, AI research at Meta); https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~jpineau/). He has worked in industry briefly as a data scientist and his current broader interests are in using multi- omics approaches (proteomics, genomics, metabolomics) for precision medicine and drug target discovery. Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let's talk about Pain, we meet Megan Tsao, a master's student at Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain at McGill University under the supervision of Dr. Audrey Grant. We explore her background and experiences in research and what led her to take an interest in pain research, specifically the pain genomics. Twitter links : @megantsao0914 @chenyangsu @mcgillu @rqrd_qprn

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

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/

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.

Interview with: Nathan Augeard, PhD Candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at McGill University. Physiotherapist and founder of Physio Connection. Lesley Singer, physiotherapist, lecturer at McGill University and expert patient partner. Summary of the episode: In this episode of Let's Talk About Pain, we meet Nathan Augeard, a PhD Candidate in Rehabilitation Science, and Lesley Norris, an expert patient partner, a physiotherapist and a lecturer in chronic pain management. Nathan shares insights from his ground-breaking research aimed at improving physiotherapy education in chronic pain management. We delve into Nathan's journey, the clinical implications of his research, and how integrating patient experiences, like those of Lesley, is revolutionizing the field. Lesley discusses her role in the research, her personal experiences with chronic pain, and her hopes for the future of pain management. Join us for an engaging discussion on bridging research and real patient insights to transform chronic pain management. Twitter links: @nathan_augeard @lspht @rqrd_qprn Websites of resources mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance) : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35036823/

Interview with : Dr. Jeffrey Mogil Simran Dhir Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let's talk about Pain, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Mogil, a world-renowned pain behaviour researcher, and Simran Dhir, a PhD student at the Ribeiro-da-Silva Lab for Research on Pain, to debunk some misconceptions about chronic pain and pain research! Twitter links : @rqrd_qprn Websites of resources mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance) : Frank Porecca's research on sex differences in pain: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610170917.htm

Guests - Serge Marchand - Luana Colloca - Lene Vase - Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio Description This episode of the Tallk About Pain Podcat focuses on the placebo and nocebo effects, particularly as applied to acute and chronic pain. Thanks to a number of interviews with leading researchers, we're able to share with you a wealth of interesting information on the subject, including the impact of our expectations, thoughts and many other personal or contextual aspects on pain. The episode begins with a first interview with Serge Marchand, scientific director of a private company and associate professor at the Université de Sherbrooke, for an initial overview and demystification of the subject. Following up, interviews conducted with passionate researchers including psychologist Lene Vase, professor at Aarhus University in Denmark, Dr. Luana Colloca, professor at the University of Maryland in the USA, and postdoctoral fellow and physiotherapist Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio, from the Université de Sherbrooke. To keep in mind : the placebo effect is a valuable ally that we can use in our daily lives, whereas it's preferable, on the contrary, to reduce the nocebo effect as much as possible! Twitter links : @BelleiCarmen @Serge_Marchand @Colloca_Luana @starzec_ma

Interview with: Dr. Mathieu Piché https://oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/pls/public/genw050r.page_perso?owa_no_personne=121934 Summary of the episode: In this episode of Let's Talk About Pain, we meet Dr. Mathieu Piché, Professor in the Department of Anatomy at UQTR in Trois-Rivières. Delving into his research journey, we uncover the factors that sparked his interest in pain research. We explore his focus on spinal and cerebral mechanisms of pain-cognition interactions, chronic pain, and hypersensitivity to noxious stimuli. Twitter links: @pichelabdouleur @UQTR @rqrd_qprn

Interviews with : Dr. Giovanni Berardi, postdoctoral fellow at the University of lowa Summary of the following presentations : Dr. Simon Haroutounian, Washington University of St Louis School of Medicine Dr. Ian Gilron, Queens University Dr. Michele Sterling, Queensland University Summary of the episode : In this episode of Let's Talk About Pain, we discuss the transition from acute to chronic pain after surgery or injury. What are the risks or factors that can predict this transition? Can it be prevented with pharmacotherapy? Or interventions that don't include medication? In this episode, we summarize a thematic session on this topic that was presented at the World Pain Congress 2022, and discuss with Dr. Giovanni Berardi about a U.S. consortium that is seeking to determine the factors that predict the transition to chronic pain after surgery or injury. Twitter links: @DonOcay @gioberardi1 @S_Haroutounian @igilron @MicheleSterlin7 Websites of resources mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance): US Consortium - Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures (A2CPS): https://a2cps.org/

In this episode of Let's Talk About Pain, we meet Dr. Nicole Alberts, a Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal, and a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health Intervention. We explore her background and experiences in research, as well as what led her to become interested in pain research, specifically pain during cancer survivorship. Twitter links: @NAlbertsPhD @ChronicRach @Concordia @FASConcordia @ConcordiaCCRH @rqrd_qprn @AlexPizzo5

Summary of the episode: In this episode of Let's Talk About Pain, we meet with Rachael Bull, a childhood cancer survivor living with chronic pain. We explore Rachael's experiences with cancer, pain during survivorship, and the transition from pediatric to adult care. Twitter links: @NAlbertsPhD @ChronicRach @Concordia @FASConcordia @ConcordiaCCRH @rqrd_qprn @AlexPizzo5