Dr. Andrew Rice

Biography

Andrew S.C. Rice is a clinical academic with over 35 years of expertise in the conundrum of neuropathic pain. As a Professor of Pain Research at Imperial College London, he has made significant contributions to the field, including his role as President of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Andrew qualified in Medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School and earned his research doctorate from St. Thomas’ Hospital Medical School, under the supervision of Steve McMahon. He has been instrumental in establishing the interdisciplinary Pain Research Group at Imperial College since 1995. His early research focused on elucidating cannabinoid analgesia and investigating viral neuropathies, and he conceived and led a prospective multicenter validation study of preclinical pain measures. His current research connects preclinical and clinical aspects of neuropathic pain, especially in contexts such as infectious diseases, diabetic neuropathy, and post-amputation pain. He has led numerous major clinical trials, including the pivotal study of the angiotensin II type 2 receptor antagonist (EMA401). Additionally, he collaborates with historians to explore the historical dimensions of neuropathic pain. His research has garnered funding from the European Commission, Wellcome Trust, and UK Research Councils, and he has authored over 250 publications in leading journals.

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