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Ed Keogh

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Pain researcher. Sex, gender, and pain. Pain communication. Attention. Psychology. Started in London, then moved to the South West. Prof at University of Bath, UK. Interests: music, coffee, food.

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Nov 26

I am a Professor of Psychology at the University of Bath. I mostly research pain: sex/gender, cognitive impacts, communication. I help run a pain research centre, and work with clever people. I enjoy music, especially live, watch too much TV, and enjoy cooking. I have to do exercise, like running.

Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · 1d

The Divine Comedy, Bath 8/10/25.

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The British Pain Society @britishpainsoc.bsky.social · 3d

Registration & Abstract Submissions NOW OPEN!

Join us at the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in Harrogate, a key event for anyone involved in pain management, research, and care.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Submit your abstract or register today: www.bpsasm.org

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · 3d

The Wedding Present live in Bristol (3/10/25). 40th anniversary. Fabulous, of course.

Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent night seeing @warringtonruncorn.com in Bristol (27/9/25). And as an extra bonus @sulkrooms.bsky.social supporting. What more could you want?

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The British Pain Society @britishpainsoc.bsky.social · 24d

Parallel Session Submissions Now Open!

We're now accepting proposals for Parallel Sessions at the British Pain Society 59th Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.

🗓️ Don’t miss the chance to share your expertise with the pain community.

👉 Submit here: www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission/

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criispapdp.bsky.social @criispapdp.bsky.social · Jun 25

Delighted that CRIISP has been Highly Commended in the ‘Involving’ category of the
@UniofBath
Vice-Chancellor’s Engage Awards!
Recognised for our commitment to involving people with lived experience in pain research criisp.uk #PublicEngagement #ChronicPain

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Jul 11

New systematic review from the #APDP @criispapdp.bsky.social project. Explored 71 qualitative studies to see how chronic pain is entangled with everyday social life. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Social influences in the experience of transition to or from long-term (chronic) pain: A systematic review of qualitative research studies

Background Globally, around 30% of people live with long-term (‘chronic’) pain, with known impact on wellbeing, economic and social lives. Despite increasing attention to contextual and psychosocial a...

journals.plos.org

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Jun 28

Gary Numan at the Cheese and Grain, Frome. Glastonbury warm up (27/06/25). #garynuman

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criispapdp.bsky.social @criispapdp.bsky.social · May 21

Lisa Austin representing @criispapdp.bsky.social at #RDF25! Sharing insights on pain research & the involvement of public contributors at the UK’s leading conference for research management #research #innovation #healthcare #chronicpain

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criispapdp.bsky.social @criispapdp.bsky.social · May 28

Prof. Eccleston and team show early psychological support can rewire brain networks linked to chronic pain. The message? Treat pain early—transform lives.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering

A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.

www.bath.ac.uk

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Bath Centre for Pain Research @bathcpr.bsky.social · Jun 20

New topical review on interoception and pain, from BCPR’s Chris Eccleston

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · Jun 20

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Garfinkel et al. depict some of the hierarchical levels across which interoception can be delineated. Learn more at bit.ly/4l6ZYUa

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Health Psychology Review @healthpsychrev.bsky.social · Mar 11

📢 New paper alert! 📢

How do placebo and nocebo effects shape treatment outcomes? This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 306 systematic reviews & meta-analyses, uncovering key determinants—individual, clinical, psychological, and contextual factors.

🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/T331eXb

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criispapdp.bsky.social @criispapdp.bsky.social · Mar 18

Living with chronic pain can feel isolating, but being a public contributor in research can provide purpose. This blog shares how working with CRIISP helped bridge the gap between researchers & people with pain. criisp.uk/2025/03/12/f... #PainResearch #PatientVoices

From Personal Struggle to Public Advocacy: My Experience with Chronic Pain and CRIISP

My first real experience of prolonged pain was when I was 16 when I had a month of unexplained pains in my hands and feet following a bout of viral pneumonia. I would get similar extended periods o…

criisp.uk

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Jun 14

Holly Johnson at the Bath Forum (12/6/25). Magnificent. #hollyjohnson #fgth

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Nicole Tang @nkytang.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚨 New Resource Alert! 🚨🧪
We just launched a resource page packed with useful information about the Pain Self Perception Scale for pain researchers and clinicians. Access is free for non-commercial projects/activities. Check it out here 👉 warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/psyc...

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Bath Centre for Pain Research @bathcpr.bsky.social · Jun 4

Excellent plenary lecture by @emmafisherphd.bsky.social on the topic of Blast Injury in Children at the @britishpainsoc.bsky.social 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting #BPSASM25

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Jun 1

Ohh - exciting times. All the best for the next phase.

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · Jun 1

What’s next?

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · May 24

Fabulous night seeing Hurts in London (22/5/25). Celebrating 15th anniversary of Happiness.

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Bath Centre for Pain Research @bathcpr.bsky.social · May 19

New @bathcpr.bsky.social paper: A review in The Lancet by Chris Eccleston and colleagues argues that psychological treatments can be used early on, when pain first emerges. Access details, and a link to the paper here: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · May 17

Well that was splendid. And after very careful consideration, my favourite #Eurovision performances this evening were:
Luxembourg
Greece
Latvia
Finland
Germany
Netherlands
(And UK - of course)

Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · May 14

Ahh..also missed it. Will keep an eye out for the second run, and get up earlier

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Department of Psychology, University of Bath @psychologybath.bsky.social · May 13

We are really excited to launch the Department of Psychology @uniofbath.bsky.social social media channels! Follow us to hear all about our research, staff and student experiences, and our exciting department, faculty and university-wide initiatives and projects.

#university #bathUK

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Ed Keogh @edkeogh.bsky.social · May 8

Congratulations Professor

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Emma Fisher @emmafisherphd.bsky.social · May 8

Very excited to share this news and would not have achieved this without the amazing support of @bathcpr.bsky.social and collaborators around the world!

Bath Centre for Pain Research @bathcpr.bsky.social · May 8

We are delighted to congratulate Emma Fisher who has recently been promoted to Professor. A fabulous achievement, reflecting significant international leadership in pain research. Very well deserved. @bathcpr.bsky.social

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