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Sensory Biology and Pain

Investigating mechanisms for sensory detection and perception while developing novel strategies to combat pain.

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Wanjun Chen, M.D.
Wanjun Chen, MD

Senior Investigator
Mucosal Immunology Section

wchen@mail.nih.gov
Mark Hoon, Ph.D.
Mark Hoon, PhD

Senior Investigator
Molecular Genetics Unit

mhoon@dir.nidcr.nih.gov
Ashok Kulkarni, Ph.D.
Ashok Kulkarni, PhD

Senior Investigator
Functional Genomics Section
Director
Gene Transfer Facility

ashok.kulkarni@nih.gov
Yuanyuan (Kevin) Liu
Yuanyuan Liu, PhD

Stadtman Tenure Track Investigator
Somatosensation and Pain Unit

yuanyuan.liu@nih.gov
Nicholas Ryba, Ph.D.
Nicholas Ryba, PhD

Senior Investigator
Taste & Smell Section

nryba@mail.nih.gov

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