Biography
Guillaume Léonard is a Professor at the School of Rehabilitation of the University of Sherbrooke and a researcher at the Center for Research on Aging of the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, he is interested in the problem of pain in the elderly. His work aims to better understand the interaction between pain, the motor system and memory, and to improve pain management in seniors. He is particularly interested in the potential of neurostimulation techniques (peripheral neurostimulation, transcranial stimulation) as therapeutic avenues for reducing pain and maximizing physical function in the elderly.
Why did you choose to study pain management?
Pain continues to be the main reason for rehabilitation consultations. From the beginning of my physiotherapy training, I was fascinated by pain and neuroscience. I quickly realized that I wanted to deepen my knowledge and pursue graduate studies in this field. I was fortunate to be accompanied by exceptional mentors, who passed on to me their passion and scientific rigor. I discovered the wealth of work being carried out in neuroscience and pain, as well as the remarkable ecosystem benefiting research teams in Quebec, in particular through the Quebec Pain Research Network. Today, I feel privileged to contribute to this dynamic environment and to participate, in my own way, in the advancement of knowledge on pain, with the aim of better understanding, treating and relieving people living with pain.
