COPE is hosted by Nandita Menon, a doctoral researcher at the University of Toronto investigating neuroimmune crosstalk in inflammatory disease. Nandita’s research investigates cellular communication and molecular signaling in inflammation using lab-on-a-chip technology.

With COPE, she aims to extend the impact of her work beyond the lab, fostering a deeper public understanding of pain, science, and the human experience.

COPE seeks to build a connected, informed community of patients, clinicians, and researchers working to improve chronic pain care.