Neurobiology of Pain

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This course will provide students with an overview of pain neurobiology. By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the molecular mechanisms underlying noxious stimuli detection and transmission in the peripheral and central nervous systems. 2. Illustrate the peripheral and central anatomical circuits important for pain sensation and perception. 3. Easily and appropriately discuss concepts that are part of the pain basic science vernacular (e.g., “nociceptor” “gate theory”, “wind up”, “central sensitization”) 4. Identify important questions that have yet to be answered in the field of pain basic science.