Understanding Pain: Neural Mechanisms of Sensation

This lecture focuses on the primary mechanisms that our sensory neurons utilize to detect various types of stimuli, including tactile sensations, temperature changes, and pain. It will delve into how these sensations are processed in our brain and examine what occurs when these mechanisms malfunction, leading to issues such as chronic pain or altered perception. Led by Xavier Gasull, a professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Barcelona, and a researcher at DIBAPS, this talk aims to provide insights into the processes involved in the perception of painful stimuli. The discussion will highlight Gasull’s research, which is dedicated to understanding how changes in neurons contribute to chronic or inflammatory pain conditions.