Archibald Byron Macallum (Frontiers in Physiology [FIP]) Keynote Lecture
“Molecular Physiology of Pain – From Calcium Channels to Brain Circuits”
Dr. Gerald Zamponi, 2025 Archibald Byron Macallum / FIP Lecturer
This year, the Archibald Byron Macallum (FIP Keynote Lecture) will be delivered by Dr. Gerald W. Zamponi, Professor Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. The title of his talk is: “Molecular Physiology of Pain – From Calcium Channels to Brain Circuits.” Dr. Zamponi’s presentation will cover the role of T-type calcium channels as a molecular target for pain and its translation towards a new class of pain therapeutics. The lecture will also cover optogenetic approaches towards deciphering brain circuits involved in neuropathic pain.
Dr. Gerald Zamponi is a Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He previously served as Senior Associate Dean for Research the Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. He received his undergraduate training in Engineering Physics from the Johannes Kepler University in Austria, followed by a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Calgary and postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and National Academy of Inventors (USA).
This keynote lecture is part of the 45th Annual Frontiers in Physiology (FIP) Conference (FIP website) on Monday, May 26th, at Hart House. This event, driven by the commendable leadership and dedication of our graduate trainees for the past 45 years, serves to highlight their remarkable research that is carried out in the Department.
DATE: Monday, May 26, 2025
TIME: 12:40-2:00pm
LOCATION: Great Hall, Hart House, University of Toronto
