Biography
My academic background in biochemistry at the Université de Sherbrooke has progressively led me toward research on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying pain. As part of a research project on multiple sclerosis-associated trigeminal neuralgia, I am studying the relationship between brainstem lesion location, involvement of trigeminal pathways, and clinical manifestations of pain. This project has allowed me to develop skills in magnetic resonance imaging analysis, neuroanatomy, lesion segmentation, and the interpretation of clinical and neurophysiological data.
I plan to pursue this research direction through a Master’s degree in physiology focused on trigeminal neuralgia. My proposed project aims to investigate a therapeutic approach based on the modulation of neuronal excitability through gene therapy, while evaluating its effects using quantitative sensory testing (QST). I am particularly interested in this approach because it bridges molecular mechanisms, neurophysiology, and the clinical experience of pain.
