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Yoram Shir, MD is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He serves as an Associate Researcher at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (IR-MUHC) at the Montreal General Hospital site, where he is affiliated with the Program in Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience. His clinical work is situated within the Department of Anesthesia, Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC.
Dr. Shir's research focuses on improving therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic pain, encompassing both cancer-related and non-cancer-related conditions. His work spans several key areas including opioid analgesia mechanisms, the analgesic potential of dietary components, novel diagnostic approaches for low back pain, characterization of fibromyalgia, and development of pain registries to predict treatment outcomes. His recent publications indicate a growing interest in the relationship between gut microbiome and pain conditions, particularly fibromyalgia.
Analysis of Dr. Shir's publication record reveals consistent scholarly contributions primarily in pain medicine and rheumatology, with notable emphasis on fibromyalgia research. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Neuron, Anesthesiology, and The Journal of Rheumatology. A significant portion of his research involves collaboration with Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications and contributed to the 2012 Canadian Guidelines for fibromyalgia diagnosis and management.
Dr. Shir's work demonstrates interdisciplinary reach, connecting anesthesia, rheumatology, neurology, and gastroenterology through the common thread of pain mechanisms and management strategies. His recent 2025 publications on gut microbiota and pain suggest an evolving research trajectory incorporating novel biological pathways in chronic pain conditions.
