Investigating regulatory T-cell immunotherapies for pain management in complex regional pain syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a rare chronic pain condition that occurs after a limb injury. Symptoms include severe pain, swelling, and hypersensitivity. Current treatments are ineffective, and research suggests autoimmune mechanisms. This project will investigate new immunotherapies that boost regulatory T cells, which reduce inflammation and relieve pain, using a mouse model of patient IgG passive transfer of CRPS. This project will provide critical evidence for advancing to future small-scale clinical trials in CRPS patients.

Eligibility:

• Priority given to Domestic PhD candidates
• Priority given to candidates with a background in animal work, and/or neuroimmunology

Further information:

Please contact Associate Professor Gila Moalem-Taylor gila@unsw.edu.au

UNSW application information:

Information on how to apply can be found here HDR Application Process