John McKenna

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John McKenna

Associate Professor of Psychology
Department
Campus Location
J. Bruce Brown Hall 337C/341
Email
Phone
902-867-5222/867-3858
Research

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.