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Non-invasive brain stimulation

The main research area is whithin chronic pain and neuromodulation. The title of my PhD project is “Changing the way we think about pain: Strategies for selective cortical engagement of noradrenergic descending pain control”.

Characterisation of neuromodulator mechanisms for analgesic effects of transcutaneous spinal stimulation; spinal cord electrophysiology in rats to identify the effects of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on spinal cord nociceptive neurons, supraspinal modulatory regions, and their descending fibres. Research aims involve identifying the mechanisms underlying the lasting effects of tsDCS on spinal network dynamics in acute and chronic pain models. Chemogenetic manipulations will also be utilised to assess secondary hyperalgesia in an inflammatory arthritis model.

Non-invasive ultrasound neuromodulation

I am a master’s student in Physical Therapy, deeply passionate about understanding pain in all its forms and causes. My interest has led me to study the mechanisms of traumatic and chronic pain, particularly lower back pain, which significantly affects daily life. I focus on applying Pain Neuroscience Education to empower patients, reduce disability, and decrease fear of movement. My goal is to integrate scientific knowledge with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and promote evidence-based rehabilitation.

Field of Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology.

My main research area focuses on physical therapy, specifically on evaluating and developing interventions to improve functional mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. I am particularly interested in evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, patient-centered care, and the role of exercise therapy in recovery. My research aims to integrate clinical practice with scientific insights to optimize outcomes, empower patients, and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy knowledge and techniques.

I’m a Research Assistant at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (University of Cambridge). My work focuses on phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensations, and on developing alternative neurotechnology for clinical populations, including people with congenital limb difference, amputees, and individuals with stroke or spinal cord injury.

My PhD research in Neuroscience and Psychology investigates how healthcare professionals’ empathy impacts individuals with fibromyalgia. This innovative project translates experimental pain neuroscience into practical chronic pain management, aiming to improve patient care and communication. In my final study, I will use EEG to explore neural mechanisms and am keen to learn non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like TMS. Ultimately, the work seeks to elevate pain management standards for fibromyalgia and related conditions.