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Marc Olivier Martel

Ph.D. (doctor),  Regular member
Expertise
Psychology
Principal Interest
Rx (cannabis, opioids, ionic channels)
Secondary Interest
Comorbidities
Primary Affiliation

Université McGill

Secondary Affiliation
Institut de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM)
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Biography

Dr. Martel is a tenured Associate Professor at McGill University in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Psychiatry. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist and the Research Director of the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit (AEPMU) of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC). His current research program primarily focuses on exploring the biopsychosocial determinants of opioid use problems among patients with chronic pain. He is also interested in the factors associated with cannabis use and cannabis use problems in patients with chronic pain. Over the years, he has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics related to pain, mental health, and substance use. Dr. Martel currently holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) on chronic pain, mental health, and opioid use, and his work has received financial support from various federal and provincial funding agencies, such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Quebec Health Research funds (FRQ).

Why did you choose this career?
I have always wanted to become a university professor, largely because of my passion for teaching and communication. I firmly believe that high-quality graduate-level teaching can have a significant impact on new generations of professionals who will eventually contribute to our society, whether in academia, the public sector, or other professional fields. For me, this career also represents an opportunity to contribute, through research, to advancing knowledge and practices in the field of chronic pain.