Welcome to Research competences for neuro-modulation and oscillations in pain 2025

Program: BEN (also relevant for CSLTM)

Description

This introductory course offers a comprehensive exploration of the biological, neurophysiological, and practical aspects of pain research, along with essential skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration and project management.

Participants will explore the mechanisms of pain including brain circuitries, neural oscillations, and neuromodulation techniques. The course will cover the transition from acute to chronic pain, assessment methods, and innovative treatment strategies. Key topics include neurophysiological tools for evaluating nociceptive systems, the role of non-invasive neuromodulation, and a critical analysis of pain syndromes and therapeutic approaches.

Furthermore, participants will learn vital project management skills necessary for successful interdisciplinary collaboration including risk management, team organization and conflict resolution. 

Overall, this course aims to equip participants with a robust understanding of pain mechanisms and practical skills for effective teamwork in research settings.

Literature/Requirements

Selected papers and book chapters will be announced to the participants shortly before the course.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of pain mechanisms.

Evaluation

The course will end with a multiple-choice evaluation with questions related to all topics of the course.

Organizer: 

Professor Thomas Graven Nielsen, email: tgn@hst.aau.dk

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk. When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.