The University of Texas at Dallas | School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
We are committed to advancing groundbreaking research to reduce unresolved pain and improve life for those affected by persistent pain and migraine.
Nearly 1 of every 4 people lives with chronic pain.
Chronic Pain and migraine are two of the most disabling diseases.
It is estimated that chronic pain costs the economy more than $635B a year.
About Us
Our mission is to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms underlying chronic pain and migraine
Director’s Welcome
The foundation of our endeavors is funding from NIH and other federal sources. CAPS faculty are currently supported by over $10,000,000 in funding.
PHD Programs
Due to our multidisciplinary approach, our faculty accepts students through three different programs.
Sensoryomics Dashboard
We host 8 dashboards that contain transcriptomics, proteomics, and long read sequencing on human and animal tissues.
Our Research
CAPS Faculty have an interest in several research areas including chronic pain, migraine, neuroimunology and RNA.
Our Entrepreneurship
CAPS faculty members have started four companies to bridge the gap between basic research and drug delivery.
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Giving
Many forms of chronic pain have been treated with prescription opiates, yet recent research suggests that opiates may increase pain when administered for certain types of chronic pain. Moreover, opioids can be dangerous, addictive drugs. With nearly one in 4 Americans suffering from chronic pain, it is critical that we find solutions to better treat persistent pain. With your help researchers at the Center for Advanced Pain Studies are actively making headway in discovering non-opioid pain medicines.