DAS Lab

The Seminowicz Pain Imaging Lab at Western University’s Robarts Research Institute and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry studies how the brain processes pain. Led by David Seminowicz, the lab uses brain imaging methods, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG), to investigate neural mechanisms in people and rodent models. Its research examines how brain activity relates to different dimensions of pain and how brain regions and circuits change in chronic pain. The lab aims to identify brain-based biomarkers and improve understanding of potential paths toward treatment.

Research projects span topics such as the claustrum, working memory, EEG-fMRI, oscillations, and novel cortical biomarkers, alongside animal neuroimaging and past studies. The lab also shares publications, imaging basics, EEG information, and media updates, helping visitors explore its work and research resources. Its website provides information about the team, ongoing studies, and ways to make contact. Through this research, the lab contributes to broader efforts to understand acute and chronic pain and the brain processes underlying these experiences.