U of A Researcher Spotlight Series
about this series
Curious about the groundbreaking innovations coming out of the University of Alberta? Join us over the lunch hour for the U of A Researcher Spotlight Series. This monthly webinar series shines a light on our remarkable faculty and their cutting-edge research. Tune in at noon to explore the latest discoveries and exciting breakthroughs happening right here at your alma mater. It’s your chance to delve into new ideas and expand your horizons—don’t miss out!
upcoming events
Researcher Spotlight Series: Anna Taylor
Chronic pain affects nearly one in three Canadians under 60, yet is often unresponsive to common medications, leading many physicians to prescribe opioids. While these powerful analgesics can be effective in certain scenarios, their side effects and risks limit their long-term utility. As Canada remains the second largest consumer of prescription opioids—with prescriptions rising nearly 70% since 2008—this increase has been accompanied by a troubling surge in opioid abuse and mortality.
As a researcher in the Department of Pharmacology, Anna Taylor and The Taylor Lab focus on identifying novel and improved treatment strategies for patients suffering with chronic pain.
Join us for an insightful lecture exploring the critical differences between chronic and acute pain, the clinical dilemma of managing chronic pain effectively while mitigating the risks associated with opioid use, as well as several new non-opioid pain drugs currently in development that may change the landscape of pain management in the near future.
Dr. Anna Taylor is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Pain and Addiction and the Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair in Palliative Care. She completed her doctoral degree at the McGill Pain Center followed by postdoctoral training at the University of California, Los Angeles in the NIH-funded Opioid Research Center. Dr.Taylor’s research program engages a broad range of disciplines including pharmacology, microbiology, genetics, and animal behaviour to provide mechanistic insight into chronic pain and addiction.
November 27, 2024 - 12:00-1:00PM MST
January-March 2025 - Announcement coming soon!
Click here for recordings of our previous webinars!