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The Use of Botanicals in Chronic Pain Research

New and innovative advances are needed in every area of pain research, from the molecular sciences to the behavioral/social sciences and in the translation of this research to improved healthcare. The project has two primary aims: 1) to bring to and further develop at Mizzou a convenient, tractable rodent model of radicular (back) pain suitable for molecular and behavioral studies of botanicals that mitigate and help indivduals manage chronic pain; and 2) to form a collaborative, interactive network of molecular, behavioral and plant scientists who will contribute to the identification, characterization and development of botanical medicines suitable for mitigating and managing chronic pain.

Phase 2

The Mizzou Advantage Seed Project-Use of Botanicals in Chronic Pain Research  positions MU for an application to NIH PAR 10-163. The specific aims of the Use of Botanicals in Chronic Pain Research Seed Project are being completed in a timely manner (aim1: development of an animal model for studying botanicals; aim 2) development of a collaborative, interactive group of researchers interested in botanical and veterinary sciences. A successful application to PAR 10-163 is an important stepping-stone for future NIH-funded large interventional trials of botanicals used for chronic pain and for a successful application to an NIH-Funded Center of Excellence for Research on CAM for Chronic Pain Research.

For more information, contact William Folk at FolkW@missouri.edu or (573) 884-2921.

Related Iniative(s):
One Health/One Medicine

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