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My career goal is to identify brain mechanisms involved in the chronicity of painful Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). I expect that this knowledge will support the development of improved diagnostic and prognostic markers to be used in individualized preventive and treatment strategies, leading to reduced health care costs and better quality of life for patients.
To achieve this goal, I employ a systems neuroscience approach using diverse methods such as psychophysics – including quantitative sensory testing (QST) and endogenous pain modulation (EPM) testing - and multi-modal neuroimaging to comprehensively assess somatosensory function and its related brain mechanisms in patients suffering from orofacial pain (OFP) conditions, with a focus on chronic TMD pain.
Research Interest Keywords
- Pain
- Endogenous Pain Modulation
- Neuroimaging
- Psychophysics
- Somatosensory System
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Development and Validation of an MRI-Compatible Jaw Metabolic Stressor Task
Moana Filho, E. J. (PI), Hagstrom, A. (Other Role) & Huffman, L. N. (Other Role)
7/15/25 → 7/14/27
Project: Research project
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Effects of Pain on Laboratory Drinking Topography and Daily Drinking in People with Chronic TMD Pain
Boissoneault, J. B. (PI), Nixdorf, D. R. (PI), Moana Filho, E. J. (CoI), Belhe, A. A. (Graduate Student), Costa, O. D. (Other Role), Cushnie, A. K. (Other Role) & Huffman, L. N. (Other Role)
NIH NATIONAL INST ON ALCOHOL ABUSE & ALC
9/23/24 → 8/31/29
Project: Research project
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Dental-dedicated MRI
Artinger, K. B. (PI), Kaimal, S. (CoI), Moana Filho, E. J. (CoI) & Nixdorf, D. R. (Prior Principal Investigator)
12/12/23 → 12/31/28
Project: Research project
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The Minnesota TMD IMPACT Collaborative: Integrating Basic/Clinical Research Efforts and Training to Improve Clinical Care
Battaglino, R. A. (PI), Darrow, D. (PI), Langworthy, B. (PI), Olson, J. (PI), Stone, L. S. (PI), Ye, L. (PI) & Moana Filho, E. J. (CoI)
9/19/23 → 9/18/25
Project: Research project
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Brain Connectivity Patterns in Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Moana Filho, E. J. (PI)
9/1/20 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Endogenous Pain Modulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Herrero Babiloni, A., Brazeau, D., Jodoin, M., Theis-Mahon, N., Martel, M. O., Lavigne, G. J. & Moana-Filho, E. J., Oct 31 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Pain.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Altered brain responses to noxious dentoalveolar stimuli in high-impact temporomandibular disorder pain patients
Peck, C. M., Bereiter, D. A., Eberly, L. E., Lenglet, C. & Moana-Filho, E. J., Oct 2022, In: PloS one. 17, 10 October, p. e0266349 e0266349.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Temporomandibular disorders cases with high-impact pain are more likely to experience short-term pain fluctuations
Herrero Babiloni, A., Exposto, F. G., Peck, C. M., Lindgren, B. R., Martel, M. O., Lenglet, C., Bereiter, D. A., Eberly, L. E. & Moana-Filho, E. J., Dec 2022, In: Scientific reports. 12, 1, p. 1657 1657.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Endogenous Pain Modulation Assessed with Offset Analgesia Is Not impaired in Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders Pain Patients
Moana-Filho, E. J., Herrero Babiloni, A. & Nisley, A., Nov 1 2019, In: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 46, 11, p. 1009-1022 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Endogenous pain modulation in chronic temporomandibular disorders: Derivation of pain modulation profiles and assessment of its relationship with clinical characteristics
Moana Filho, E. J. & Herrero Babiloni, A., Mar 2019, In: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 46, 3, p. 219-232 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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