The Brain Technology Research Stream focuses on using novel technologies and approaches to help rewire the brain, with the aim of reducing symptoms associated with spinal cord injury and chronic pain, while also identifying where and how these changes occur. This research also explores how these technologies may support the management of mental health conditions.
As Professor Sylvia Gustin, co-director of the Centre for Pain Impact, explains, “I believe that if we can change the function of the brain, we may be able to help it heal and change these circumstances.”
The Clinical Translation Research theme aims to uncover the most effective treatments, but also how and why treatments work. By studying how these treatments can be successfully implemented in real-world settings, we ensure that research is translated into practical solutions for people living with chronic pain.
The Research Quality & Impact theme focuses on improving how pain research is designed, conducted, and communicated. This work ensures that evidence used by clinicians, policymakers and people living with chronic pain is reliable, interpretable, and ready for real‑world decision‑making.
