Research in this domain seeks to understand how the brain and body perceive, process, and modulate pain and other sensory experiences. Investigators use advanced MRI, PET, MEG/EEG, and multimodal approaches to study neural circuits, peripheral pathways, and neurochemical processes involved in acute and chronic pain, as well as touch, temperature, and interoception. By identifying objective biomarkers and clarifying how sensory signaling changes with injury, inflammation, and treatment, this work supports the development of more precise diagnostics and targeted, non-opioid strategies for managing pain and improving quality of life.
Martinos Faculty
Nouchine Hadjikhani
Randy Hirschtick
Marco Loggia
Francesca Marturano