Michelle D. Failla

Michelle D. Failla studies how pain is experienced and processed in the brain, particularly in populations who may have difficulty communicating or reporting pain, such as people with Alzheimer's disease, autism, and other developmental or cognitive conditions. Her work combines brain imaging (fMRI), behavioral testing, and clinical assessment tools to understand pain perception, anxiety related to pain, and how to better identify unrecognized or 'unidentified' pain in vulnerable groups.

Publication output has been relatively steady over the last decade, rising from a slower period in 2017-2018 to a consistent average of about 6-10 papers per year since 2019.

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