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…
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…
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…
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. …
As we approach October, we’d like to take a moment to highlight that September is animal Pain Awareness Month. The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) sets the standard for excellence in this field, offering the rigorous Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) credential to practitioners who complete their extensive…
Pictured is Dr. Portela presenting his lecture at AVA Peru regional anesthesia bootcamp Let’s give a round of applause to Dr. Diego Portela, one of PIRL’s distinguished anesthesiologists, who has been traveling the globe this summer to share his expertise in veterinary regional anesthesia and analgesia. His dedication to…
