our research RESEARCH THEMES: We seek to understand the interactions that occur between the nervous and immune systems, in both health and the pathogenesis of disease, using pain as a physiological measure of these interactions. Endogenous mediators from both systems are identified by taking advantage of circadian rhythms. Click for more info. PUBLICATIONS: Our peer-reviewed publications are updated regularly, with open-access articles linked as PDF files. Click to access our most recent work. FUNDING: We cannot carry out our research program without the generous financial support of various granting agencies and foundations. Click for more info.