Translational neurobiology of the pain system XXX - Mechanisms and biomarkers in nociceptive neuropathic and nociplastic pain (2025)
Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology at Aalborg University
Welcome to Translational neurobiology of the pain system XXX - Mechanisms and biomarkers in nociceptive neuropathic and nociplastic pain (2025)
Program: BEN (also relevant for CPM, CSLTM)
Description:
This is the thirtieth annual international Ph.D. course on the translational neurobiology of the pain system. The purpose of the course is to introduce different aspects of the neurobiology of the pain system and to initiate new co-operation in interdisciplinary pain research. A key challenge in the pain field is to detect the pain type and involved mechanisms. This year the course will focus on translational aspects of different mechanisms in nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain. In particular, novel biomarkers will be discussed (e.g. neurophysiological, psychophysical, or biomedical) as well as the requirements for suitable biomarkers. The lectures will be given by staff from Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP, Aalborg University), and by invited international key scientists within the area. The participants will have a chance to present posters relevant to the theme.
Fee
A participation fee will be charged for catering (amount TBA).
Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of pain mechanisms, for update see Textbook of Pain, Section 1: Neurobiology of Pain.
Form of evaluation:
The course will end with a multiple-choice evaluation with questions related to all topics of the course.
Key literature:
Selected papers and book chapters will be announced to the participants shortly before the course.
Organizer: Professor Thomas Graven-Nielsen, email: tgn@hst.aau.dk
Lecturers: Invited internal and external speakers
ECTS: 1.0
Time: 26 and 27 November 2025 (08.15-16.15)
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 25
Deadline: 5 November 2025