I am an Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science with training as a clinical epidemiologist and a physical therapist. My research program is broadly focussed on understanding the mechanisms and consequences of musculoskeletal pain with a particular focus on osteoarthritis joint pain. My research strives to optimize outcomes for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders by 1. Understanding the complex mechanisms of acute and persistent pain through pain phenotyping to improve prognosis and treatment, 2. Using the understanding of endogenous modulation of pain to enhance conservative treatment options and 3. Improving the clinical measurement of pain.
