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Arkady Khoutorsky

Ph.D. (doctor),  Regular member
Expertise
Physiology
Principal Interest
Other
Secondary Interest
Pain genetics
Primary Affiliation

Université McGill

Secondary Affiliation
Transforming Autism Care Consortium

Biography

Dr. Arkady Khoutorsky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McGill University, with a secondary appointment in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences. His research focuses on the mechanisms of chronic pain, with particular emphasis on neuroimmune interactions, sensory neuron plasticity, spinal cord circuits, translational control, meningeal lymphatics, and the gut microbiome. His laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches, including animal models, molecular biology, imaging, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and human cohort analyses, to identify mechanisms that drive pain hypersensitivity and persistence. Dr. Khoutorsky is actively involved in collaborative pain research and in the training of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees in pain neuroscience.

What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
What I enjoy most about my job is the opportunity to explore new ideas and test them experimentally in animal models, with the hope that these discoveries may eventually translate into better treatments for patients. I also greatly enjoy interacting with outstanding colleagues and talented trainees, whose creativity and enthusiasm make the work highly rewarding. One of the most fulfilling aspects is seeing trainees mature scientifically, gain confidence, and succeed in their own independent careers.