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…
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…
We are thrilled to share that the Pain Innovation Research Laboratory at the University of Florida has been awarded a grant from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) to investigate novel postoperative pain management options for dogs. This funding represents more than just financial support—it reflects a shared commitment…
Her study, titled “Feasibility, Repeatability, and Regional Differences in Thermal Threshold and Cold Thermal Latency Testing in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps),” was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini. Together, they piloted this important research, contributing valuable data to our understanding of thermal nociception in reptiles.
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…
