Frances V. Abbott
Professor
Dept. of Psychiatry
514-398-7320
fabbott at psych.mcgill.ca
Research Areas
Research Summary
Dr. Abbott, who is based in the Department of Psychiatry, uses behavioral and pharmacological methods to investigate mechanisms the physiological basis of inflammatory pain is produced, as well as mechanisms by which analgesic drugs act. In addition to animal studies, human studies of non-prescription analgesic agents are also ongoing.
Selected References
Abbott, F.V. and Hellemans, K.G.C. (2000). Phenacetin, acetaminophen and diprone: analgesic and rewarding effects. Behavioural Brain Research, 112, 177-186.
Teng, C.J. & Abbott, F.V. (1998). The formalin test: a dose-response analysis at three developmental stages. Pain, 76, 337-347.
Updated: November 1, 2004
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