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Yves De Koninck named CHR researcher of the month

Yves De Koninck

Canadians for Health Research (CHR), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of health research named Yves De Koninck researcher of the month for July 2013. CHR recognized Dr. De Koninck for his ground-breaking work in the area of pain research and for his commitment to ensure the ‘silent epidemic’ of chronic pain is recognized by society. His use of innovative techniques, such as neurophotonics, is evidence of his commitment to finding novel ways to bring relief to pain patients.

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Canadians for Health Research (CHR), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of health research named Yves De Koninck researcher of the month for July 2013. CHR recognized Dr. De Koninck for his ground-breaking work in the area of pain research and for his commitment to ensure the ‘silent epidemic’ of chronic pain is recognized by society. His use of innovative techniques, such as neurophotonics, is evidence of his commitment to finding novel ways to bring relief to pain patients.

Read Dr. De Koninck’s full profile on the CHR website.

Dr. De Koninck participates in the show Think about it, on the CBC

Dr. De Koninck recently talked about pain in an episode of the CBC radio show Think About It, which is dedicated to the understanding and the mysteries of the brain. Download and listen to the “Curiosities” episode of the show to hear Dr. De Koninck.