Pain disrupts everything. It can be distracting, overwhelming, or altogether unbearable. Whether chronic or acute, chances are that the pain is manageable — if you follow your doctor’s directions. Luigi Franciosi is a leading pharmaceuticals expert, consultant, and adjunct professor of pharmacology at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver…

Luigi Franciosi is an established pharmaceutical consultant and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology at The University of British Columbia. He holds a Ph.D. in pharmacology and served as the Chief Operating Officer at Verona Pharma for seven years. …

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Stepping forward to care for a loved one while they undergo a health concern or illness is a noble thing to do. There are, however, many challenges and stresses that caregivers face and sometimes there can be a lack of awareness and support for what caregivers go through. Dr. Luigi…

Having worked in the pharmaceutical industry as well as in an academic laboratory, Dr. Luigi Franciosi had the opportunity to conduct medical research with anesthesiologists who investigated different approaches for treating people with pain. No matter the reasons, chronic pain is life changing and it deprives people of sleep, joy…

Chronic pain can be tricky, and that’s why many need a pain specialist to help them. Dr. Luigi Franciosi, a pharmacologist at The University of British Columbia who has studied pain in animals and humans, suggests that patients should consider carefully all the ways that chronic pain is diagnosed and…

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Welcome! My name is Dr. Luigi Franciosi and I have my own pharmaceutical consulting service and when I’m not doing that I am an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. On this page you will find me speaking about all things related to my business and work, which are two of the main passions in my life along with my family which has always been my focus. I take great pride in helping others and improving the quality of life for those that deal with medical issues such as chronic pain. This was one of the factors that drove me to the profession that I am in today. Keep a look out for new writing from me regularly. I hope you find the content educational and enjoyable.