Steven McGaraughty

Steven McGaraughty is a Lecturer in Neuroscience at Lake Forest College, specializing in Pain Modulation, Drug Discovery, and Neuro-Immune Interactions. His research focuses on neuropharmacology, chronic pain mechanisms, and the development of novel therapeutics for conditions like fibrotic diseases and neuropathic pain. He holds a B.Sc. from Concordia University, a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Waterloo, and postdoctoral training at McGill University and Oregon Health & Science University.

Research Interests
His work integrates behavioral, electrophysiological, and imaging techniques to study pain modulation by neural systems linked to anxiety, attention, and arousal. Key areas include acupuncture physiology, neuro-immune interactions in eczema, and mechanisms of pathological itch. Recent studies explore TRPV channels, P2X receptors, and supraspinal histamine pathways in pain signaling.

Articles Trends
Publications since 2011 highlight his focus on translational neuroscience: 6/15 articles address TRPV/P2X receptor modulation in pain models, 4/15 investigate renal/dermal fibrosis therapies, and 5/15 examine sleep disruption in pain contexts. Experimental methods span rodent models, electrophysiology, and pharmacokinetic profiling.

Presentations
Key talks include 'Rat Models of Pain-Induced Sleep Disturbance' (2012) and 'Purinergic Modulation of Nociception' (2007). He has presented at international conferences like the Cayman Islands Pain Research Conference and King's College London.