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Joel Katz is a Research Professor of Psychology at York University, with a focus on pain management, neuroplasticity, and pediatric pain. His work bridges chronic pain, postsurgical pain, and psychological factors in pain outcomes. He serves as a leading figure in the Transitional Pain Service at Toronto General Hospital and contributes to digital health solutions like the Manage My Pain app.
- Key Affiliations:
- York University (Current Research Professor)
- Transitional Pain Service, Toronto General Hospital
- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic
Katz's research explores chronic pain transitions, opioid use dynamics, and mindfulness-based interventions for pain relief. His team develops psychosocial assessment tools like the Sensitivity to Pain Traumatization Scale and investigates sex/gender differences in surgical pain outcomes. Collaborations span Canadian institutions including the University of Toronto and Western University.
Recent articles highlight machine learning applications in predicting pain trajectories, clinical trials on psilocybin and clinical hypnosis, and national rehabilitation audits. Awards include multiple Canadian Journal of Pain Paper of the Year honors. His work emphasizes preemptive analgesia, digital health integration, and interdisciplinary pain science.
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