She aims at understanding molecular mechanisms underlying
chronic pain resulting from long-lasting
inflammation or
cancer. A major focus is laid on addressing signalling mechanisms which underlie activity-dependent changes in primary sensory neurons transmitting pain (
nociceptors) and their
synapses in the spinal dorsal horn. Her current work spans molecular, genetic, behavioural, electrophysiological and imaging approaches in vitro as well as in vivo in rodent models of pathological pain. == Awards ==