Changes to ion channels due to genetic or acquired mutations in specific proteins can lead to a lowering of the excitation threshold of neurons. This promotes the transmission of pain impulses and thus the development of chronic pain. In his lecture "Building excitable membranes in sensory neurons," Prof. Dib-Hajj will report on his research expertise, focusing on molecular changes, particularly those observed in sodium ion channels.
Further details about Prof. Dr. Dib Hajj´s lecture in the flyer.
Prof. Dr. Sulayman Dib-Hajj is a neurologist and pain researcher at the Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut, USA. Through several publications on the topic of ion channels and their role in the development of chronic pain, he has earned worldwide recognition in the field. He will meet with members of CRU 5001 in May for personal knowledge and information exchange.