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 medicine.
In February 2026, Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell and Roman A. Mirra delivered compelling presentations at the 5th Scientific Kratom Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Maxwell presented: “Assessing the Analgesic Efficacy of Encapsulated Kratom in Altering Sensory Thresholds in Dogs, using Electric, Thermal and Mechanical Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)” “Effect of Encapsulated…
Tuukka was rescued by his Human, Kyle, in 2020. Rather, Tuukka jumped through the bleacher seat at the shelter and demanded to go home with him. Tuukka loved everyone he came into contact with, loved adventure, and was the most loyal companion anyone could ask for. He didn’t live…
A big round of applause for Dr. Miscioscia from the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory! In August, she delivered an abstract presentation at the American College of Veterinay Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, on the Effect of Encapsulated Kratom on Naturally Occurring Osteoarthritic Pain in a Canine Model. In October, Dr.
We’re excited to highlight a recent article from the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, featuring one of our own researchers, Dr. Diego Portela of the Pain Innovation Research Laboratory. In “Relieving Pain, Restoring Joy: A New Approach to Canine Osteoarthritis,” Dr. Portela discusses his team’s groundbreaking work to improve…
We’re proud to recognize Fiona Hecker, a rising second-year student at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, for presenting her first research poster titled “The Influence of Gabapentin and Amantadine on Altering Sensory Thresholds in Dogs” on July 31, 2025. Representing the Florida Veterinary Scholars Program, Fiona delivered…
We are proud to share the outstanding accomplishments of our Pain Innovation and Research Laboratory (PIRL) team at this year’s Phi Zeta Research Day! All PIRL members were well represented, with Dr. Manraj Grewal, Dr. Raiane Moura, and research assistant April Hardison all competing in poster presentations. In addition, second-year…
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Manraj Grewal has won first place in her graduate course Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! Dr. Grewal presented her thesis project evaluating the efficacy of kratom in managing postoperative pain — an innovative study that could help pave the way for new options…
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Manraj Grewal for presenting her research at the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) Research Data Blitz! Dr. Grewal shared exciting early findings from her work evaluating the use of kratom in beagles undergoing a spay procedure — a project that explores…
