The Neurobiology of Pain and Inflammation Programme (SP5) is hosting a two-day scientific meeting at the Institute of Neuroscience on Tuesday 28th and Friday 29th September, with local speakers and internationally recognised leaders in the fields of pain, inflammation, degeneration and regeneration of the PNS.
A four-year PhD contract (contrato FPI) is available in our research group at the Instituto de Neurociencias
(UMH-CSIC) in Alicante to study the molecular mechanisms involved in the development of painful neuropathy
after treatment with anticancer agents. Expected starting date is September-December 2023. The position will be open until we find a suitable
individual.
We are seeking candidates to apply for a Juan de la Cierva contract .
Requirements: Candidates should hold PhD in Physical or Life Sciences. We seek a curious, highly motivated person interested in sensory transduction and pain research and with experience in one or more of the following techniques: electrophysiology, mechanobiology, optopharmacology, behavioural assays, or in vivo cellular imaging. Candidates for the position are expected to have a strong publication record and the potential to seek independent funding during the course of the project.
Contact: applicants can send an e-mail to Félix Viana (felix.viana@umh.es) Ana Gomis (agomis@umh.es) or Elvira de la Peña (elvirap@umh.es) with a CV including a list of publications and technical expertise, a description of research interests and two names of individuals willing to act as references for the candidate. Deadline 31/01/2023
Science Communication
The Neurobiology of Pain and Inflammation Programme (SP5) is hosting a one-day scientific meeting at the Institute of Neuroscience on Friday 30th September, featuring local speakers and internationally recognised leaders in the fields of pain and inflammation.
On July 6th 2022, our group hosted the visit of David Julius, Nobel Prize winner 2021,
Two weeks before winning the Nobel, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian received in Bilbao the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine of the BBVA Foundation,
an award for which Félix Viana nominated them from the Institute of Neurosciences of
Alicante, for the fundamental finding that has now led them to the recognition of the jury in Stockholm: the discovery of molecular sensors for temperature and touch.
These molecules coat the nerve endings of our skin and other tissues, such as the eye, and allow us to detect temperature changes and mechanical stimuli, which are fundamental for thermal, touch and pain sensations.
Join us in Alicante, Spain
The International Workshop on Chronic Pain and Itch: Mechanisms and Circuits will be taking place on October 20-22. The aim of this workshop is to provide an update on important developments that have taken place in this field in the last few years, with a focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms of pain and itch in experimental animals models, and the application of novel technologies to decipher the structure and function of neural circuits involved in chronic pain and itch. The ultimate goal is to harness this knowledge into the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
The program includes speakers at different stages of their research career, including keynote lectures by some key figures in pain research.
There will be three poster sessions with time to present and discuss the findings in a relaxed setting that includes ample gardens and outdoor spaces.
The nature of the venue and the structure of the program will facilitate the interaction between participants.
Due to current sanitary guidelines, attendance will we restricted to a maximum of 100 participants, strictly selected based on date of registration and payment.
We look forward to seeing you in Alicante!
We have been granted with PROMETEO program for research groups of Excellence from Generalitat Valenciana in collaboration with Dr. Antonio Ferrer-Montiel
TRILOGY: ChemoTheRapy-Induced neuropathy: pathophysiLOGY, sex dimorphism and therapeutic intervention (PROMETEO/2021/031)
TRILOGY: ChemoTheRapy-Induced neuropathy: pathophysiLOGY, sex dimorphism and therapeutic intervention . PROMETEO/2021/031
