Robert Bonin

Robert Bonin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on neurobiology and physiology, particularly in understanding cellular mechanisms of pathological sensory plasticity related to chronic pain and sensory disorders. Bonin employs in vivo and in vitro approaches to investigate these mechanisms. His work includes studies on nociceptor activity, spinal reconsolidation, and the role of nonionotropic NMDA receptor signaling in pain. He is affiliated with the University of Toronto Center for the Study of Pain and holds a Canada Research Chair in Sensory Plasticity and Reconsolidation.

Robert P. Bonin is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Neuroscience, Pain, and Neuronal Plasticity. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying pain and plasticity, with an emphasis on the role of neural circuits and pharmacological interventions. Bonin's work includes studies on spinal microglia, GABAA receptors, and optogenetic techniques to modulate pain pathways. His research has explored the therapeutic potential of drugs like gabapentin, pregabalin, and dexmedetomidine in managing chronic pain and anesthesia-related complications. Additionally, he has developed novel methods for assessing mechanical nociception in rodents, contributing to translational pain research.