Now considered a chronic disease by the World Health Organization, chronic pain is a major public health issue in Canada and around the world.
Researchers and educators at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy are working hard to improve how patients deal with chronic pain, and discover new therapeutics to change how chronic pain is treated. Join us as we explore the forefront of scientific innovation as renowned experts delve into groundbreaking studies aimed at decoding the mysteries chronic pain.
Featuring
Rob Bonin
Associate Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Co-director, University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain
Sara Guilcher
Associate Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Naomi Steenhof
Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharmacist, University Health Network
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