Chairperson Prof. Dr. Iris Coppieters
PublicationsThe vision of the Pain in Motion Brain research line is to increase insight in underlying neurobiological mechanisms of chronic pain and their relationship with pain, stress, and sleep problems. With these new mechanistic brain-body research insights, we aim to develop effective and novel treatments for chronic pain that target the involved mechanisms to improve quality of life for those affected.
"The Pain in Motion Brain research line examines neurobiological mechanisms underlying chronic pain and relationships with pain sensitivity, stress, and sleep by integrating diverse methodologies including (functional) MRI, (neuro)inflammation measurements, EEG, quantitative sensory testing, and sleep- and stress assessments and combines various disciplines (i.e., rehabilitation sciences, psychology, and neurosciences). We aim to unravel the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the bidirectional sleep-pain and stress-pain relationships, and the role of structural and functional brain alterations in chronic pain and the transition from acute to chronic pain. The overarching aim is to develop more effective treatments for chronic pain targeting the involved mechanisms. "