What a fun and exciting day for the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory (PIRL) at UF Price Pain Research Day 2026! The event highlighted the incredible breadth of pain research taking place across the University of Florida and brought together expert researchers in pain from across the university to share…
As we close out the month of September, the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory (PIRL) would like to highlight Animal Pain Awareness Month by sharing a project that brought our mission beyond the laboratory and into the Gainesville community. The PIRL team recently painted a mural on Gainesville’s 34th…
“Weimaraners are known to be among the most challenging breeds to own. Vivi’s mother has a very calm personality, so I bred her. Viviana is proof that breeding doesn’t always work:). She was stunning, regal, had piercing eyes, an athletic build, high energy and was very intelligent and affectionate. …
“We first met Apollo when he was just four weeks old, and it was love at first sight. He was the most vocal of the group, and that never changed. When we brought him home at eight weeks old, he completely re-energized our family. It was as…
Please join us in congratulating Saribel Barrientos, mentored by Dr. Chiavaccini, on the successful presentation of her FVSP student project, titled “Toward Automated Recognition of Equine Postoperative Pain: Building a Standardized Behavioral Video Dataset!” Saribel’s research focuses on developing a standardized behavioral video dataset to support artificial intelligence…
Please join us in congratulating Zeidi Jimenez, mentored by Dr. Maxwell, on the successful presentation of her FVSP student project! Zeidi’s research project, titled “Evaluating Noise-Dampening Headphones (Pawnix®) to Reduce Anxiety in Hospitalized Dogs in a Busy Patient Care Ward,” explored whether noise-dampening headphones could help reduce fear,…
Congratulations to Dr. Raiane Moura on completing an incredible chapter with the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory and beginning the next step in her veterinary journey. After 3.5 years as a Research Scholar at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Moura leaves behind a legacy of dedication, collaboration,…
We are proud to congratulate Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell on receiving the Spring 2026 Excellence Award for Assistant Professors! This award recognizes Dr. Maxwell’s outstanding performance, dedication to mentorship, and commitment to professionalism within the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Her passion for education, support of colleagues and…
Congratulations to Dr. Portela and Dr. Chiavaccini from the Pain Innovation and Research Laboratory (PIRL) and the Anesthesia Department at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital for being recognized as Founding Fellows in Pain Management through the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA). This prestigious international…
Congratulations to Dr. Manraj Grewal on successfully defending her thesis, “Assessment of the Analgesic Efficacy of Encapsulated Kratom for Acute Pain Management in Dogs.” Over the past two years, Dr. Grewal has made significant contributions to advancing pain research through her dedication, hard work, and commitment to improving veterinary…
