Adarsh Makdani

I joined the SomAffect lab in 2014, beginning a PhD project which was supported by the Pain Relief Foundation.

Prior to that, I read Neuroscience with Psychology (BSc. Hons.) at University of Aberdeen's School of Medical Sciences.

The aim of my PhD research is to further the understanding of peripheral pain mechanisms. Sensory & psychophysiological testing alongside Microneurography, was used to investigate the electrophysiological properties of afferent nerve fibres (in humans), in both normal, and neuropathic pain models/ states. The PhD supervisors are Francis McGlone, Susannah Walker and David Moore. Microneurography is conducted in partnership with Andrew Marshall.

I continue to work closely with the SomAffect lab to investigate: 1) the effect of skin health & hydration on nerve fibre function, 2) the spinal cord projections of C-Tactile afferents, & 3) the functional characteristics of nerve fibres behind "affective" touch.

I’m a strong advocate for scientific communication, and public engagement with research. I’m proud to be a part of the growing research community within LJMU and the Research Centre for Brain & Behaviour, and play an active role in both the Liverpool Neuroscience Group and the International Association for the Study of Affective Touch (IASAT).

Find out more on SomAffect: http://somaffect.org/people/amakdani

Degrees

2014, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Neuroscience with Psychology (BSc. Hons.)
Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD: The characterisation of myelinated and unmyelinated afferents in normal and neuropathic pain

Academic appointments

Postgraduate Researcher, Natural Sciences & Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, 2019 - present

Postgraduate training

SomAffect, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2014 - present