Laura Case
Peer Mentorship Coordinator
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Dr. Laura Case is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego. She received her PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Science from UC San Diego completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the neuroscience of affective touch at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Dr. Case’s research uses brain imaging, pharmacologic manipulation, and sensory testing to test neural and psychological mechanisms involved in pleasant touch and pain perception. Other research interests include mechanisms of manual and mind-body therapies. She is passionate about building scientific culture that is creative, collaborative, and caring.