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Geoffroy Olivier Laumet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. His research focuses on understanding the communication between neurons and immune cells and how this interaction contributes to the development and resolution of chronic pain. His lab investigates the bidirectional communication between immune cells and neurons, emphasizing how immune cells secrete inflammatory mediators that influence neuronal physiology, and vice versa. Laumet's work aims to improve the understanding of pain transitions from acute to chronic, seeking to facilitate the development of novel disease-modifying drugs, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for those suffering from chronic pain. He utilizes mouse models to decipher the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these transitions, investigating how various insults such as injury and inflammation disturb the plasticity of the somatosensory system. His laboratory employs a range of experimental approaches, including molecular biology, immunostaining, and pharmacology. He is actively looking for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists to join his lab.
Department of Psychology