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Anna Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta. Her research program focuses on opioid addiction and chronic pain, emphasizing the intersection of pharmacology, microbiology, genetics, and animal behavior. Taylor aims to provide mechanistic insights into the affective circuitry that contributes to pain and addiction. She explores the effects of chronic pain on brain circuits and works on strategies to enhance opioid efficacy while minimizing the risk of addiction. Her research is crucial in addressing the challenges of safe and effective chronic pain management amidst the current opioid overdose epidemic. In her role, she coordinates the PMCOL200 course and leads several research projects that investigate the neural circuits involved in chronic pain and opioid functions.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management