Translational Neuroscience
Peter M. Grace, Ph.D.
Department Chair Ad Interim
Areas of Research
- Animal Models
- Quality of Life
- Pain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cancer Treatment-Induced Neurotoxicities
UT MD Anderson's Department of Translational Neuroscience (formerly Symptom Research) is focused on how cancer and its treatment profoundly alter the biology of the human organism ¡ª disrupting molecular and cellular interactions between neural, immune, and other physiological systems to produce effects across the full somatic and neurobehavioral spectrum, from pain, neuropathy, and fatigue to sleep disruption, cognitive impairment, and affective disorders. Our research spans preclinical and clinical neuroscience, combining mechanistic discovery with biomarker development, therapeutic innovation, and validated outcome measures ¡ª moving the field from description to biology, and from biology to precision medicine.
We Are Hiring!
We are seeking candidates to advance our translational neuroscience efforts.
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If you are interested in joining the Translational Neuroscience team, send your CV to Lori Smith, Administrative Director. Lori can answer any questions you may have.
Our Research Goals
The Translational Neuroscience department studies the biological mechanisms by which cancer and its treatment alter the human organism ¡ª across neural, immune, and other physiological systems ¡ª and translates that understanding into tools to measure, predict, and treat those effects in patients.
Symptom Assessment Questionnaires
The Translational Neuroscience department designs and licenses patient-reported outcomes (PRO)-based assessment questionnaires to measure the symptoms patients are experiencing, the degree to which these symptoms interfere with the patient's daily functioning, and how they affect patient quality of life.
Join Us
We highly value hard work, curiosity, innovation, teamwork and professional development in combination with a healthy work/life balance.
Open Positions
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Have questions? Contact Lori Smith to learn more about joining our team.