King laboratory publishes research article on osteoarthritis pain model
Tamara King, Ph.D., assistant professor for the College of Osteopathic Medicine published an original research paper in the peer reviewed journal of the American Pain Society, The Journal of Pain. The paper, entitled “Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Features of Ongoing Pain in a Rat Model of Advanced Osteoarthritis”. This project examined underlying biological mechanisms of NSAID resistant osteoarthritis pain. The research lays the foundation for future research examining alternative therapeutic options for improved pain management for these patients.
The research project was performed by a number of former CAS undergraduates. The lead author, Joshua Havelin (2011) is currently a graduate student in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Program and works in Dr. King’s laboratory at UNE. Ian Imbert (2012) obtained a master of public health degree (MPH) while working as a senior research technician and laboratory manager in Dr. King’s laboratory. Jennifer Cormier (P2, 2018) is currently a PharmD student at UNE’s College of Pharmacy. Joshua Allen (2015; OMS I, 2019) is currently a first year medical student at UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Citation: Havelin, J, Imbert, I, Cormier J, Allen J, Porreca F, King T. Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Features of Ongoing Pain in a Rat Model of Advanced Osteoarthritis. The Journal of Pain. 2016. 17(3) 374-382.