Gregory Scherrer

Gregory Scherrer is a neuroscientist at the University of North Carolina, specializing in the neural basis of pain. In this discussion, he reveals how the brain interprets pain through emotional and cognitive lenses. Scherrer dives into the dual roles of opioids and the complexities of addiction risk versus pain relief. He also explores groundbreaking techniques using miniature microscopes to monitor neuronal activity in real time and highlights the powerful influence of placebo effects on pain management.