Research Overview
Our department is active in the following areas of research:
Biomedical Engineering and Medical Devices
Faculty Researchers: Dwayne Westenskow, PhD; Joseph Orr, PhD;
Laboratories: Anesthesiology Bioengineering Laboratory, Center for Patient Simulation
Clinical Pharmacology
Faculty Researchers: Talmage Egan, MD; Ken Johnson, MD;
Clinical Therapy
Faculty Researchers: Harriet W. Hopf, MD;
Laboratories: Anesthesiology Bioengineering Laboratory
Pain and Fatigue Research
Faculty Researchers: C. Richard Chapman, PhD; Alan Light, PhD; Kathleen Light, PhD;
Laboratory: Pain Research Center
Our research interests are focused on the cogitive and emotional dimensions of pain, and investigations of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for pain management. We conduct experimental studies designed to investigate the psychophysiological changes resulting from noxious stimulation.
Pulmonary Physiology
Faculty Researchers: Randal Dull, PhD;
Laboratory: Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory
Training and Education
Faculty Researchers: Harriet W. Hopf, MD; Ken Johnson, MD;
Laboratory: Center for Patient Simulation,
