Dr. Flavia Mancini and Dr. Giandomenico Iannetti, University College London (IMAGE)

University College London

Dr. Flavia Mancini and Dr. Giandomenico Iannetti, University College London

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Dr. Flavia Mancini (right) and Dr. Giandomenico Iannetti (left) from University College London test out a system for measuring 'spatial acuity' of pain using lasers. Spatial acuity is the ability to identify where it hurts on the body, and is disrupted in chronic pain conditions.

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