Biography
Peter W. Scihiller is a medicinal chemist and pharmacologist. He is a research professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology of the University of Montreal and at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (Canadian Pacific Chair in Pain Research). His research in the opioid field resulted in the discovery of highly receptor-specific agonists and antagonists and of opioids with novel bi-or multifunctional activity profiles. Some of his compounds are widely used as pharmacological tools or are being pursued as analgesic drug candidates. He published over 400 scientific articles and holds 17 patents. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (Academy of Science) and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His numerous awards include the Prix Galien of Canada for excellence in pharmaceutical research, a NIH MERIT Award and the Vincent du Vigneaud Award from the American Peptide Society.
Research Interest
Opoids, Pain
Biography
Nelson Hendler, MD, MS graduated cum laude from Princeton University, where he also play varsity lacrosse. He has an MD and MS in neurophysiology from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He did his residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and remained on the faculty at the medical school for 31 years. He has published 4 books, 33 medical text book chapter, and 65 articles. He has lectured in over 60 hospitals and medical schools in the US and in 10 other countries. He has served as the president of the American Academy of Pain Management and the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America, and served on the board of the Lightning Strike and Electric Shock Survivors International.
Research Interest
Pain Management
Biography
Dr. Agaezi Sonya is the founder and CEO of Sonya Health Mart & Chiropractic Inc. Dr. Sonya has been involved in healthcare and Wellness for more than 2 decades. Dr. Sonya is a US trained Doctor of Chiropractic and licensed to practice Chiropractic in both USA and Canada. As a Chiropractor she worked in a multi-disciplinary Clinic where she worked together in an inter-professional team with Family practice MD’s, orthopedic surgeon, Physician Assistants, Physiotherapist, Nurses, Massage therapist and other healthcare practitioners. At the multi-disciplinary clinic, each team member contributed their specialized knowledge to the care of the patient, all for the welfare of the patient. Dr. Sonya was invited by the dean of Everglade University to develop and teach alternative medicine class in 2005 and was appointed as one of the board member of the Everglades University in 2006. Dr. Sonya was given the award of a role model and Ambassador by Black Canadian. She is a member of Editorial Board for EC Orthopaedics journal and Journal of Clinical Anesthesia & Research. She has several published abstracts and full articles in pain management. Dr. Sonya is also a frequent speaker at various Conferences, Organizations and community events on a wide range of topics including Pain Management, Diabetes and Management, Chiropractic care, health & wellness, lifestyle modifications, nutrition etc. She was invited to speak as a key note twice speaker at international science conferences on Pain Management. Dr. Sonya is an active community member who strives to teach and promote the benefits of chiropractic and wellness care. She truly believes that optimum health and wellness is the ultimate unique blend of mind, body and spirit. Therefore, when the mind and body work harmoniously, optimum health is achieved. She is committed to providing quality and also dedicated to giving you individualized care to improve your overall health.
Research Interest
Pain Management