Patrick L. Sheets, PhD
Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Indianapolis, IN - PubMed:
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Bio
I have an extensive background in pharmacology, biophysics, and neurobiology with specific expertise in ion channel physiology, electrophysiology, retrograde labeling in the brain, cortical circuit mapping, high resolution imaging, and optogenetics. Outside of the lab I enjoy cooking, biking, golfing, weightlifting, and spending time with my family. I am also an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Purdue Boilermakers.
Honors and Awards
2002
Distinguished Student Award Academic Excellence
Purdue University
2005
Best Poster Award
Indianapolis Society for Neuroscience
2005
Paul and Carole Stark Research Fellowship
IU School of Medicine
2006
Society for Neuroscience Travel Award
2007
Travel Award for Outstanding Abstract
Indiana University
2007
KK Chen Fellowship
IU School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
2008-2010
Institutional National Research Award
T32 Trainee
Northwestern-NIH
2010-2012
National Research Award
F32 Postdoctoral
NIH
2014-2015
Leadership in Academic Medicine Program
Trainee
IU School of Medicine
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Postdoctoral Training | Northwestern University |
| 2007 | PhD | Indiana University |
| 2003 | MS | Purdue University |
| 2001 | BS | Purdue University |
The main objectives of my laboratory are to elucidate the functional organization of circuit pathways involved in pain modulation and to understand how these same pathways are altered by different modalities of pain. Our lab uses a multifaceted approach (pain models in mice, retrograde labeling, slice electrophysiology, laser scanning photostimulation, high resolution imaging, optogenetics, behavior) to resolve these critical unknowns. The rationale for ourwork is that identifying the neural mechanisms through which pain alters circuit function in defined brain pathwayswill produce critical knowledge regarding the affective and emotional dimensions of pain. Such an understanding can lead to novel strategies for therapeutic intervention and improvement of clinical guidelines.
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: University
Date: 2024-04-01