Apkar V Apkarian, PhD Academic Title: Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Feinberg School of Medicine Member of: Cancer Control & Survivorship Email: a-apkarian@northwestern.edu Publications:(114) View Publications Listing Cancer Focused Research:
Dr. Apkarian has been studying pain for over two decades, both in animal models and fMRI studies in humans. His current interests include cortical dynamics of pain as well as brain plasticity. His overall goal is the uncovering of brain mechanisms underlying PAIN QUALIA. This work aims to alleviate clinical pain conditions and achieve a more profound theoretical and mechanistic understanding of the brain.