Jessica Archibald earned her B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and pursued her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada. Her research centered on the neurobiology of pain using advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Her Ph.D. focused on non-invasive neurochemical measures yielding a normative database of structural, functional, and biochemical measures of the adult human brain. These findings aid disease comparisons and can benefit individuals with neurological disorders by advancing scientific understanding. Jessica’s academic journey has been supported by NSERC scholarships throughout her graduate studies. Additionally, she has been honored with multiple travel awards that enabled her to conduct research projects at Balgrist University Hospital in Switzerland. There, she gained valuable experience working with patients afflicted by neurological disorders, particularly those suffering from neuropathic pain, while further honing her analytical skills.