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Beyond Opioids: Personalizing Pain Treatment Through Genetics

March 11, 2026 • ResearchPod

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What if you could tell ahead of time who needed how much pain relief?

What if you could avoid administering opioids to those with the highest risk of addiction, even if they didn't already know for themselves?

What if you could help ease the pain of a patient in need and be sure that you've made the right call?

Brian Meshkin of Proove Genomics shares his journey from personal tragedy to pioneering a scoring system that helps clinicians assess pain relief needs based on genetic profiles. Discover how this innovative approach aims to mitigate the opioid crisis by identifying patients at risk of addiction and personalizing pain treatment. Join us for an insightful discussion that blends science, compassion, and the urgent need for change in pain management.

Find out more at https://proove.com/