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John McKenna, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology |
Dr. McKenna studies pain perception and the interaction among sensory and motor systems. His research investigates the pain-killing potential of the active ingredients of marijuana. Dr. McKenna is funded by NSERC to explore the effect of cannabinoid drugs upon forebrain structures, and their ability to alleviate persistent pain in a rodent model . Dr. McKenna uses behavioral neuroscience techniques. His teaching interests include Introductory Psychology, Biopsychology of Pain, and Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience. He currently teaches: Psychology 100: Introduction to Psychology Psychology 325: Biopsychology of Pain
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Office: Rm. 337B J. Bruce Brown Building Fax: 902-867-5189 Email: jmckenna@stfx.ca Laboratory Room: Rm. 337 B J. Bruce Brown Building
Department of Psychology St. Francis Xavier University P.O. Box 5000 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada B2G 2W5
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