Our lab investigates how the nervous and immune systems communicate to regulate pain, inflammation, and tissue health.  

We are particularly interested in nociceptors - specialized sensory neurons that sense noxious stimuli or injury. These neurons not only trigger pain but also influence immune responses through the release of neuropeptides. Using single-cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, neuronal imaging, and behavioral assays in mouse models, we identify and functionally validate key molecular interactions between immune cells and neurons that underlie pain and inflammation.

Check out our ongoing research here!