Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, dramatically reducing quality of life and accounting for most outpatient doctor visits.

At the Napadow Lab, we’re solving this puzzle by mapping how the brain contributes to and even maintains chronic pain. Our pioneering work uses advanced, non-invasive neuroimaging to visualize brain circuitry during pain experiences.

We evaluate promising non-pharmaceutical treatments for pain, including acupuncture, neuromodulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness meditation, as well as non-conventional pharmaceutical options such as psychedelics. By understanding how these approaches affect brain function, we’re developing more effective interventions for chronic pain.

Our research bridges neuroscience and clinical practice to help transform pain management and improve patients’ lives.