International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
@iasp.bsky.social
International, member-supported, non-profit association that brings together scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers, and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.
Have you heard of MDFIC2, the newly identified sensory neuron-enriched modulator of PIEZO channels? Check out Habib et al. in @pnas.org, one of this week’s #EditorsPick papers chosen by @rpseal.bsky.social bit.ly/4renN08 #PRF
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Have you heard of MDFIC2, the newly identified sensory neuron-enriched modulator of PIEZO channels? Check out Habib et al. in @pnas.org, one of this week’s #EditorsPick papers chosen by @rpseal.bsky.social bit.ly/4renN08 #PRF
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Have you heard who the speakers of the distinguished Keynote Prize Lectures will be for #IASP2026? Check out @iasp.bsky.social President Andrew Rice’s announcement on #PRF to find out now bit.ly/47ZGkWt
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Have you heard who the speakers of the distinguished Keynote Prize Lectures will be for #IASP2026? Check out @iasp.bsky.social President Andrew Rice’s announcement on #PRF to find out now bit.ly/47ZGkWt
The December 2025 issue of #PAIN is now available! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/3YGaclU
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The December 2025 issue of #PAIN is now available! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/3YGaclU
Register for the 4 Dec webinar, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Publishing: Reading and Writing with a Little Help from My Friends, exploring the use of AI-based chatbots in scientific writing: bit.ly/3LIXpLD
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Register for the 4 Dec webinar, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Publishing: Reading and Writing with a Little Help from My Friends, exploring the use of AI-based chatbots in scientific writing: bit.ly/3LIXpLD
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Weinrich et al. depict heightened spontaneous ACC activity during nitrous oxide exposure, revealed by calcium imaging and distinct neural clusters. Learn more at bit.ly/4oTY3ny
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Weinrich et al. depict heightened spontaneous ACC activity during nitrous oxide exposure, revealed by calcium imaging and distinct neural clusters. Learn more at bit.ly/4oTY3ny
Chowdhury et al.’s results indicate higher quality of life and reduced health care utilization costs in patients with chronic pain >12 months after participating in active day patient treatment. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4p8YxGw
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chowdhury et al.’s results indicate higher quality of life and reduced health care utilization costs in patients with chronic pain >12 months after participating in active day patient treatment. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4p8YxGw
Are you familiar with immunoglobulin G’s pathophysiological role in fibromyalgia? Check out Israel et al.’s article in @brain1878.bsky.social, and Allan Basbaum’s comment on his view of this paper to find out! bit.ly/47B1fii #PRF
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you familiar with immunoglobulin G’s pathophysiological role in fibromyalgia? Check out Israel et al.’s article in @brain1878.bsky.social, and Allan Basbaum’s comment on his view of this paper to find out! bit.ly/47B1fii #PRF
IASP’s Pain Exchange Podcast is now on YouTube. Explore recent innovations in pain research, upcoming events for pain professionals, and what is going on in the world of pain with features like automatic translations and real-time transcription: https://bit.ly/4ib4bps
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
IASP’s Pain Exchange Podcast is now on YouTube. Explore recent innovations in pain research, upcoming events for pain professionals, and what is going on in the world of pain with features like automatic translations and real-time transcription: https://bit.ly/4ib4bps
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Are you aware of the current state of opioid use in perioperative care or looking for strategies to enhance opioid stewardship? Register now for this @iasp.bsky.social webinar from the Acute Pain Special Interest Group tomorrow bit.ly/43tZTDz #PRF
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Are you aware of the current state of opioid use in perioperative care or looking for strategies to enhance opioid stewardship? Register now for this @iasp.bsky.social webinar from the Acute Pain Special Interest Group tomorrow bit.ly/43tZTDz #PRF
This is the final week to submit your Painhack project for the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Submit projects detailing ideas, methods, and partnerships to address key challenges in pain research and management. Submission Deadline: 21 November. bit.ly/4nB9tM7
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is the final week to submit your Painhack project for the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Submit projects detailing ideas, methods, and partnerships to address key challenges in pain research and management. Submission Deadline: 21 November. bit.ly/4nB9tM7
IASP provides grant, award, prize and fellowship opportunities for trainees, researchers, and clinicians around the world. Check out the new opportunities on the IASP website and apply by 15 January: iasp-pain.org/resour...
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
IASP provides grant, award, prize and fellowship opportunities for trainees, researchers, and clinicians around the world. Check out the new opportunities on the IASP website and apply by 15 January: iasp-pain.org/resour...
Umeda et al. find that the heightened pain sensitivity among Asian-American adults is not explained by their lower physical activity levels, but racial discrimination may contribute to it. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/43XS0pZ
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Umeda et al. find that the heightened pain sensitivity among Asian-American adults is not explained by their lower physical activity levels, but racial discrimination may contribute to it. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/43XS0pZ
In the latest episode of Pain Exchange, Vietnamese scientist Le Thi Cuc (Daisy) shares how they’ve benefited from IASP resources to access up-to-date pain research and management methods in a low- and middle-income setting. Listen Now: bit.ly/3JznbkG
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In the latest episode of Pain Exchange, Vietnamese scientist Le Thi Cuc (Daisy) shares how they’ve benefited from IASP resources to access up-to-date pain research and management methods in a low- and middle-income setting. Listen Now: bit.ly/3JznbkG
Submit your Painhack project for the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. During the Painhack, interdisciplinary teams will collaborate to develop new ideas and methods to address key challenges in pain research and management. Submission Deadline: 21 November. bit.ly/4nB9tM7
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Submit your Painhack project for the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. During the Painhack, interdisciplinary teams will collaborate to develop new ideas and methods to address key challenges in pain research and management. Submission Deadline: 21 November. bit.ly/4nB9tM7
Register for the 13 Nov. webinar, “The Role of the Body and Movement Work in Trauma-informed Pain Rehabilitation” from the Pain and Trauma SIG and learn about a recent study focused on body, emotions, pain, and relationship experiences in women having suffered violence bit.ly/4osjcpl
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Register for the 13 Nov. webinar, “The Role of the Body and Movement Work in Trauma-informed Pain Rehabilitation” from the Pain and Trauma SIG and learn about a recent study focused on body, emotions, pain, and relationship experiences in women having suffered violence bit.ly/4osjcpl
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, @khannalabuf.bsky.social et al. depict MGO-induced GNC2 activation in metabolic stress. High levels of MGO result in ribosome stalling and collisions with trailing ribosomes. Learn more in #PAIN bit.ly/4oITZGz
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, @khannalabuf.bsky.social et al. depict MGO-induced GNC2 activation in metabolic stress. High levels of MGO result in ribosome stalling and collisions with trailing ribosomes. Learn more in #PAIN bit.ly/4oITZGz
Submit your Painhack project for a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon at the IASP World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Selected teams will collaborate to develop ideas that extend beyond Congress.
Deadline: 21 Nov~bit.ly/4nB9tM7
Deadline: 21 Nov~bit.ly/4nB9tM7
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Submit your Painhack project for a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon at the IASP World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Selected teams will collaborate to develop ideas that extend beyond Congress.
Deadline: 21 Nov~bit.ly/4nB9tM7
Deadline: 21 Nov~bit.ly/4nB9tM7
Timm et al. find that dyscognition was prevalent in patients with chronic pain, with impact on disability, suggesting that dyscognition should be taken seriously in patients with chronic pain. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4hzDyKn
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Timm et al. find that dyscognition was prevalent in patients with chronic pain, with impact on disability, suggesting that dyscognition should be taken seriously in patients with chronic pain. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4hzDyKn
Register for the 5 Nov Global Year webinar: Equitable Pain Care: Cultural Considerations from High-Income to Low-Income Settings. Free webinar exploring culturally competent pain care pathways worldwide. bit.ly/43EyI8T
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Register for the 5 Nov Global Year webinar: Equitable Pain Care: Cultural Considerations from High-Income to Low-Income Settings. Free webinar exploring culturally competent pain care pathways worldwide. bit.ly/43EyI8T
It’s National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. Did you know that pain's direct and indirect costs in Canada are $40.3B per year? Implementing @GovCanHealth’s Action Plan for Pain in Canada can reduce the human and financial toll of pain. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/action... #NPAW2025
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It’s National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. Did you know that pain's direct and indirect costs in Canada are $40.3B per year? Implementing @GovCanHealth’s Action Plan for Pain in Canada can reduce the human and financial toll of pain. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/action... #NPAW2025
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This #NPAW2025, we highlight the research that’s transforming how we understand, assess, and treat pain.
Behind every data point is a person, and behind every discovery is a researcher pushing for change.
#PrioritizePain
Behind every data point is a person, and behind every discovery is a researcher pushing for change.
#PrioritizePain
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This #NPAW2025, we highlight the research that’s transforming how we understand, assess, and treat pain.
Behind every data point is a person, and behind every discovery is a researcher pushing for change.
#PrioritizePain
Behind every data point is a person, and behind every discovery is a researcher pushing for change.
#PrioritizePain
Submit your Painhack project for the interdisciplinary hackathon at the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Deadline: 21 November.
bit.ly/4nB9tM7
bit.ly/4nB9tM7
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Submit your Painhack project for the interdisciplinary hackathon at the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand. Deadline: 21 November.
bit.ly/4nB9tM7
bit.ly/4nB9tM7
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Jones et al. depict the proportion of connections within the sensory, affective, and cognitive subnetworks of the pain connectome. Learn more at bit.ly/4gYNZqV
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Jones et al. depict the proportion of connections within the sensory, affective, and cognitive subnetworks of the pain connectome. Learn more at bit.ly/4gYNZqV
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Have you wondered what it’s like creating a special journal issue is like? Listen to Episode 2 of the Pain Exchange #podcast from @iasp.bsky.social with @karenddavis.bsky.social discussing the 50th Anniversary supplement of @painthejournal.bsky.social bit.ly/4ox3B7i #PRF #academicpublishing
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Have you wondered what it’s like creating a special journal issue is like? Listen to Episode 2 of the Pain Exchange #podcast from @iasp.bsky.social with @karenddavis.bsky.social discussing the 50th Anniversary supplement of @painthejournal.bsky.social bit.ly/4ox3B7i #PRF #academicpublishing
Irfan et al. find that the nuclear enzyme mitogen- and stress-activated kinase 1 expressed in a group of nociceptors is critical for behavior responses in the second phase of the formalin test. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3J8bv8h
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Irfan et al. find that the nuclear enzyme mitogen- and stress-activated kinase 1 expressed in a group of nociceptors is critical for behavior responses in the second phase of the formalin test. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3J8bv8h