# \#viral\_vectors

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## [Post-doctoral Research Position in Weir lab- Spinal Cord Group, University of Glasgow](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/post-doctoral-research-position-in-weir-lab-spinal-cord-group-university-of-glasgow/1469)

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**Author:** [@GregW](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/GregW)\
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**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/post-doctoral-research-position-in-weir-lab-spinal-cord-group-university-of-glasgow/1469 "2026-06-16T20:16:50Z")

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a project entitled “Targeting the primary afferent drivers of neuropathic pain,” working with Dr Greg Weir and his neurobiology o…

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## [Pain Research Fellow - Koch Lab @ University College London](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/pain-research-fellow-koch-lab-university-college-london/1346)

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**Author:** [@sckoch](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/sckoch)\
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**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/pain-research-fellow-koch-lab-university-college-london/1346 "2025-03-16T12:33:46Z")

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Koch lab within the Medawar Pain and Somatosensory Group. We investigate adaptive plasticity in sensorimotor circuits. As a Research Fellow in our group, you will lead a proje…

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## [Gene therapy for chronic pain management](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/gene-therapy-for-chronic-pain-management/1299)

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**Author:** [@PRF-Editorial-Board](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/PRF-Editorial-Board)\
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**Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/gene-therapy-for-chronic-pain-management/1299 "2024-10-11T19:18:10Z")

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Check out this newly published comprehensive review on gene therapy approaches being developed for the treatment of chronic pain.

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## [Con/Fon labeling in DRG](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/con-fon-labeling-in-drg/1135)

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**Author:** [@MGeron](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/MGeron)\
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**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/con-fon-labeling-in-drg/1135 "2023-10-08T01:31:37Z")

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Does anyone know of a good AAV vector to express a fluorophore in a Cre- and Flp-dependent manner in DRG neurons?

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## [Astrocytes transduction in the spinal cord](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/astrocytes-transduction-in-the-spinal-cord/465)

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**Author:** [@thicunha](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/thicunha)\
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**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/astrocytes-transduction-in-the-spinal-cord/465 "2018-08-10T20:40:36Z")

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Have one tried lentivirus for astrocytes transduction in the spinal cord? Could intrathecal injection be used? @rurongji, @achamess

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## [Pseudorabies Virus (PRV) for DRG retrograde labeling?](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/pseudorabies-virus-prv-for-drg-retrograde-labeling/414)

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**Author:** [@achamess](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/achamess)\
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**Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/pseudorabies-virus-prv-for-drg-retrograde-labeling/414 "2018-04-09T14:30:51Z")

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Anyone have thoughts or experiences with this?

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## [Paper: Engineered AAVs for efficient noninvasive gene delivery to the central and peripheral nervous systems (Chan et al. 2017)](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/paper-engineered-aavs-for-efficient-noninvasive-gene-delivery-to-the-central-and-peripheral-nervous-systems-chan-et-al-2017/239)

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**Author:** [@achamess](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/achamess)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/paper-engineered-aavs-for-efficient-noninvasive-gene-delivery-to-the-central-and-peripheral-nervous-systems-chan-et-al-2017/239 "2017-11-01T12:40:38Z")

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http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/v20/n8/full/nn.4593.html These viruses might be helpful for transducing DRG and the CNS more easily. I’ve got some to try out. I’ll let you know how it goes. @RPSeal @tberta

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## [Intraplantar HSV for DRG neuron transduction](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/intraplantar-hsv-for-drg-neuron-transduction/174)

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**Author:** [@achamess](https://forum.painresearcher.net/u/achamess)\
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**Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/intraplantar-hsv-for-drg-neuron-transduction/174 "2017-02-10T02:08:05Z")

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Has anyone tried to do DRG infection from the paw using HSV? I had some success using the HSV from MIT, but I'm having a hard time with the Cre-dependent versions I'm now trying. If anyone has experience using these viru…
