🔬 Prof. Pierrick Poisbeau is a Full Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Strasbourg and Senior Fellow of the Institut Universitaire de France. He leads the CNRS UMR 7364 research group and directs the Graduate School of Pain (EURIDOL). 🧠 With 70+ publications, an H-index of 29, and global recognition, he is a key figure in pain research. 🎓 He also serves as Editor-in-Chief and board member in leading scientific societies. 🌍 His work bridges science, mentorship, and innovation.
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Professor Pierrick Poisbeau began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Cellular Biology (1986–1989), followed by a Master’s in Neuroendocrinology and Neurophysiology (1990–1992). He earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience in 1996 from the University of Strasbourg and later achieved his Habilitation as a Research Director in 2002. These early foundations laid a robust base for a prolific career in neuroscience. 🎓
💼 Professional Endeavors
With appointments ranging from Assistant Professor (1997) to Full Professor (2005) at the University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, Professor Poisbeau has led various CNRS groups focusing on pain mechanisms and neuroplasticity. His professional arc includes leadership of multiple neuroscience research units under CNRS from 2004 to the present, and teaching appointments spanning over two decades with significant contributions to neuroscience education across international collaborations. 🧑🏫
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Neuroscience
Professor Poisbeau’s research investigates the molecular and functional mechanisms of pain, particularly the plasticity of pain control systems. He leads cutting-edge work on life adversity and chronic pain and has coordinated significant projects like ClueDOL and ASTROTAMY. His insights into neurotransmission in the spinal cord and pharmacological interventions have made pivotal contributions to pain science. 🔎
🌍 Impact and Influence
His influence spans academia, clinical research, and policy-making. As Director of the EURIDOL Graduate School of Pain and board member of SFETD, he shapes the next generation of pain scientists. He also actively contributes to European-level pain policy through EFIC and ethics committees. His mentorship and editorial leadership extend his impact well beyond his own publications. 🌟
🧠 Research Skills
Professor Poisbeau exhibits mastery in neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, experimental pain modeling, translational neuroscience, and pharmacological research. His collaborative and interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular neuroscience with applied clinical science, making him a leader in both fundamental and translational research. 🧬
🏅 Awards and Honors
His accolades include the prestigious Senior Fellowship of the Institut Universitaire de France (2020–2025), the Bartholdi Prize for trinational education (2010), and the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale Award (2007). Earlier honors such as the Philippe Foundation Award (1997) and multiple young investigator grants highlight his long-standing excellence in neuroscience. 🥇
🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions
Beyond his prolific research, Professor Poisbeau is shaping the future of pain neuroscience through academic leadership, international training programs, and editorial roles in leading journals. His work with the EURIDOL school and neuroscience federations continues to influence cross-border education and integrated pain research. His enduring legacy lies in mentoring scholars, driving scientific policy, and advocating for patient-centered neuroscience. 🌐
Publications Top Notes
📘 GlyR α3: An Essential Target for Spinal PGE2-Mediated Inflammatory Pain Sensitization
Journal: Science
Citations: 749
Year: 2004
🔬🔥 Groundbreaking study on inflammatory pain mechanisms
🧠 A New Population of Parvocellular Oxytocin Neurons Controlling Magnocellular Neuron Activity and Inflammatory Pain Processing
Journal: Neuron
Citations: 451
Year: 2016
🧬💡 Revealing novel oxytocin pathways in pain control
🔗 Region-Specific Developmental Specialization of GABA–Glycine Cosynapses in Laminas I–II of the Rat Spinal Dorsal Horn
Journal: Journal of Neuroscience
Citations: 251
Year: 2001
🧩🔍 Key insights into inhibitory synaptic plasticity
⚡ Modulation of Synaptic GABAA Receptor Function by PKA and PKC in Adult Hippocampal Neurons
Journal: Journal of Neuroscience
Citations: 243
Year: 1999
🧪📊 Deep dive into receptor function modulation
🐭 Sciatic Nerve Cuffing in Mice: A Model of Sustained Neuropathic Pain
Journal: European Journal of Pain
Citations: 179
Year: 2008
🔧🐾 Widely used model for neuropathic pain studies
🚻 Insights into the Mechanisms and the Emergence of Sex-Differences in Pain
Journal: Neuroscience
Citations: 177
Year: 2016
⚖️🧬 Addressing gender differences in pain research
🧪 Oxytocin-Induced Antinociception in the Spinal Cord via Glutamatergic Neurons Amplifying GABAergic Inhibition
Journal: Molecular Pain
Citations: 174
Year: 2008
💉🧠 Exploring oxytocin’s pain-relieving potential
💊 Modulation of GABAergic Synaptic Transmission by the Non-Benzodiazepine Anxiolytic Etifoxine
Journal: Neuropharmacology
Citations: 162
Year: 2000
🌿🧪 Investigating alternative anxiety treatments
🧠 Astrocytes Mediate the Effect of Oxytocin in the Central Amygdala on Neuronal Activity and Affective States in Rodents
Journal: Nature Neuroscience
Citations: 151
Year: 2021
🌟🧬 Highlighting glial contribution to emotional regulation
🔥❄️ Differentiating Thermal Allodynia and Hyperalgesia Using Dynamic Hot and Cold Plate in Rodents
Journal: The Journal of Pain
Citations: 131
Year: 2009
🌡️🧪 Innovating behavioral assessment in pain models
🧬 Inflammatory Pain Upregulates Spinal Inhibition via Endogenous Neurosteroid Production
Journal: Journal of Neuroscience
Citations: 127
Year: 2005
🧠💥 Discovering endogenous pain-inhibitory feedback
🧫 Production of 5α-Reduced Neurosteroids Is Developmentally Regulated and Shapes GABAA Miniature IPSCs in Lamina II of the Spinal Cord
Journal: Journal of Neuroscience
Citations: 124
Year: 2004
👶⚙️ Studying developmental regulation in pain pathways