Physician-Scientist Finds Purpose in a Life Devoted to Pain Jan. 30, 2023 Dr. Mohab Ibrahim always knew he wanted to be a doctor; his lived experience and mentors helped him find his calling as a pain specialist and researcher. Read more Image
Returning Hope to Recovery: PeerWORKS Dec. 21, 2022 As a peer support specialist, Jessica Champ uses her lived experience to help others with substance use disorder. Watch video Image
Returning Hope to Recovery: PeerWORKS Dec. 21, 2022 A Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center-led program trains people to become peer support specialists. Read more Image
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain, Sleep Disruption Sept. 8, 2022 Dr. Frank Porreca’s research into kappa opioid receptors may lead to a therapeutic option for people who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping. Read more Image
Recent Advances in Phototherapy for Pain Sept. 6, 2022 Dr. Mohab Ibrahim will discuss scientific evidence behind phototherapy, research discoveries related to pain and possible mechanisms of action. Read more Image
Identifying a Link Between Prolactin and Female Pain Aug. 11, 2022 Dr. Frank Porreca is looking for options to manage chronic pain in women by uncovering the selective actions of prolactin in female-prevalent pain disorders. Read more Image
Expert Insights: What Is Green Light Therapy? July 14, 2022 Neuroscientist Laurent Martin, PhD, explains how green light therapy can reduce pain and improve sleep for people suffering from conditions such as migraine and fibromyalgia. Watch video Image
Dr. Allison Huff Recognized with Career Development Award June 2, 2022 The University of Arizona Health Sciences Career Development Awards program selected Allison J. Huff, DHEd, as one of its four 2022 recipients. Read more Image
New Partnership Set to Transform Pain and Addiction Research May 5, 2022 Researchers at two state universities are joining forces to battle the opioid epidemic with help from decades of chemistry research conducted by Purdue Pharma. Read more Image
University of Arizona, Oklahoma State University Announce Transformative Addiction Research Partnership April 29, 2022 The partnership will advance pain and addiction research and accelerate positive health outcomes in Arizona, Oklahoma and across the country. Read more Image