Shepherd, Andrew (Faculty Profile)

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Andrew Shepherd	Associated Profiles
Assistant Professor, Symptom Research, Internal Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center


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Pain, Neuralgia, Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein, Sensory Receptor Cells, Transient Receptor Potential Channels, Neurons, Hypersensitivity, Angiotensin Type 2 Receptor

Professional Preparation
Research and Expertise
Appointments

Professional Preparation

Degree	Major	Institution	Year
PhD	Neuroimmunomodulation	The University of Manchester	2006
BS	Molecular Cell Biology	The University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology	2003

Research and Expertise

Research Interests

Dr. Shepherd is interested in understanding the impact of neuroimmune interactions in chronic pain states. It has been shown that macrophages can profoundly affect the progression of nerve injury and the associated pain. These processes can be influenced by pre-existing systemic inflammation, such as that seen in obesity and certain types of cancer.

Dr. Shepherd engages in pre-clinical research to elucidate the mechanisms that link inflammation to pain induced by various forms of injury, including joint damage and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, with a particular focus on signaling related to the renin-angiotensin system. The ultimate goal of this research is to identify interventions that can mitigate or prevent the development of pain associated with these chronic disease states.

Publications/Creative Works

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Appointments

Title	Department / School	Institution
Assistant Professor	Symptom Research, Internal Medicine	UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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