Lora Black, PhD

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Biography

I am Lora Black, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and as a psychologist I specialize in psychosocial functioning and treatment of chronic pain conditions. My research focuses on hypermobility spectrum disorders, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, qualitative and mixed-methods research and on understanding the lived experiences of individuals with chronic pain conditions.

My work seeks to advance understanding of how chronic pain affects daily functioning, well-being and quality of life. Through qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, I explore the experiences of people living with complex chronic pain conditions to identify factors that influence health outcomes and inform patient-centered care strategies.

I am particularly interested in the psychosocial dimensions of chronic pain and in developing evidence-based approaches that support individuals with hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. My research aims to generate insights that improve clinical care, enhance patient outcomes and address challenges that are most meaningful to those living with these conditions.

I serve as a co-investigator on National Institutes of Health-funded research, including R01NS135833, and previously served as a site co-investigator and interventionalist on 1U24AR076730-01. In addition to my research and clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.

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