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Irina Kudrina serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and as an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site. She is affiliated with the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) Program, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of pain management and neuroscience.
Dr. Kudrina's research focuses on populations living with chronic pain and addiction, particularly examining substance use (opioids, cannabinoids), associated risk factors, chronic toxicity, and pain care provision. Her work addresses critical gaps in understanding how to safely manage pain in patients with substance use disorders, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including adolescents and young adults.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a concentration on systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining opioid-related interventions, infection risks among opioid users, and transitional pain care models. The research shows a clear trajectory toward evidence-based approaches for improving pain management practices while addressing the opioid crisis through physician education and targeted interventions.
As an active academic physician-scientist, Dr. Kudrina contributes to advancing knowledge in pain medicine through rigorous methodological approaches, particularly systematic reviews that synthesize evidence to inform clinical practice and policy decisions regarding pain management and substance use disorders.