Biography
Jax's research focuses on understanding how social identity shapes the global burden of pain. Using data from participants across ten cohorts spanning ten countries, her current work examines whether and how dimensions of identity are associated with disparities in pain prevalence, and how these dimensions intersect to create unique patterns of vulnerability and resilience. Building on these findings, she aims to identify the biological, psychological, socioeconomic, and structural factors that explain group differences in pain, with the ultimate goal of uncovering modifiable targets for reducing pain disparities through prevention and policy.
