US Association for the Study of Pain
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Official acct for the US Association for the Study of Pain - An association comprised of a diverse representation of researchers across the nation, each contributing invaluable expertise to our collective understanding of pain.
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Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
If you are in NYC and are interested in pain research, check out this exciting event at NYU! #chronicpain #PainResearch #NYCScience
🎉 Join us for the 1st NYC Area Pain Research Meet-Up!
🗓 Fri, Dec 5 | 3–6 PM
📍 NYU Pain Research Center, 433 1st Ave
Don’t miss Dr. Steve Davidson’s keynote: “Humanizing Pain Neurobiology for Translational Gain” — plus great company & treats!
See you there! 💫 #PainResearch #NYCScience #Neurobiology
🗓 Fri, Dec 5 | 3–6 PM
📍 NYU Pain Research Center, 433 1st Ave
Don’t miss Dr. Steve Davidson’s keynote: “Humanizing Pain Neurobiology for Translational Gain” — plus great company & treats!
See you there! 💫 #PainResearch #NYCScience #Neurobiology
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you are in NYC and are interested in pain research, check out this exciting event at NYU! #chronicpain #PainResearch #NYCScience
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Did you know the USASP hosts education and professional development events throughout the year? Well if you didn't, you’re in luck, because in today's episode, Don and Tanya will be giving a recap on some these events that were held in 2025.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Did you know the USASP hosts education and professional development events throughout the year? Well if you didn't, you’re in luck, because in today's episode, Don and Tanya will be giving a recap on some these events that were held in 2025.
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Podcast Alert!
We are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain.
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We are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain.
soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
25. Welcome the new USASP podcast team
We are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves! “Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public
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October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Podcast Alert!
We are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain.
soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
We are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain.
soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
🎤 Call for Symposia Proposals topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain. Ideally, presentations include multiple disciplines.
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🎤 Call for Symposia Proposals topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain. Ideally, presentations include multiple disciplines.
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
Rita Allen apps open October 15 for basic science #PainResearch!
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain provides $150,000 over three years to early-career faculty who are pursuing innovative research that focuses on basic science mechanisms of pain.
#RitaAllenScholar #Pain #PainScience
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain provides $150,000 over three years to early-career faculty who are pursuing innovative research that focuses on basic science mechanisms of pain.
#RitaAllenScholar #Pain #PainScience
October 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Rita Allen apps open October 15 for basic science #PainResearch!
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain provides $150,000 over three years to early-career faculty who are pursuing innovative research that focuses on basic science mechanisms of pain.
#RitaAllenScholar #Pain #PainScience
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain provides $150,000 over three years to early-career faculty who are pursuing innovative research that focuses on basic science mechanisms of pain.
#RitaAllenScholar #Pain #PainScience
2026 USASP-MAYDAY
Clinical Translational Resarch Award
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
Since 1993, The MAYDAY Fund has supported innovative projects to close the gap between knowledge and practice in the treatment of pain, as well as projects to build on the current knowledge base.
Clinical Translational Resarch Award
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
Since 1993, The MAYDAY Fund has supported innovative projects to close the gap between knowledge and practice in the treatment of pain, as well as projects to build on the current knowledge base.
September 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
2026 USASP-MAYDAY
Clinical Translational Resarch Award
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
Since 1993, The MAYDAY Fund has supported innovative projects to close the gap between knowledge and practice in the treatment of pain, as well as projects to build on the current knowledge base.
Clinical Translational Resarch Award
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
Since 1993, The MAYDAY Fund has supported innovative projects to close the gap between knowledge and practice in the treatment of pain, as well as projects to build on the current knowledge base.
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
September 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Call for Poster Abstracts
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Join us in Philadelphia for an unforgettable experience of learning, sharing, and networking. This is your opportunity to share your groundbreaking research and insights with the pain research community!
Deadline: Friday, December 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Upcoming Deadline!
Journal of Pain Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program – To promote diversity in editorial leadership
Deadline: Sat, Nov 1, 2025
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Journal of Pain Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program – To promote diversity in editorial leadership
Deadline: Sat, Nov 1, 2025
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The Journal of Pain Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program Applications Due | USASP
In partnership with the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), the Journal of Pain announces an opening for 5 early career editorial fellow positions to begin on January 1, 2026.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Upcoming Deadline!
Journal of Pain Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program – To promote diversity in editorial leadership
Deadline: Sat, Nov 1, 2025
www.usasp.org/event-detail...
Journal of Pain Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program – To promote diversity in editorial leadership
Deadline: Sat, Nov 1, 2025
www.usasp.org/event-detail...
The USASP is looking to fill three seats on the board of directors, as well as the President-Elect. The USASP is committed to (1) transparency in the nomination and election process and (2) board membership that reflects the diversity of the membership of the USASP.
September 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The USASP is looking to fill three seats on the board of directors, as well as the President-Elect. The USASP is committed to (1) transparency in the nomination and election process and (2) board membership that reflects the diversity of the membership of the USASP.
Nomination for the USASP Fellows Award are open – For leaders with 15+ years in pain, requires 2+ years of USASP membership and nomination by a current/past Board Officer or Member.
Nominations Deadline: Wed, Nov 5, 2025
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Nominations Deadline: Wed, Nov 5, 2025
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USASP Fellows Award | USASP
The highest class of membership within the USASP — an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Nomination for the USASP Fellows Award are open – For leaders with 15+ years in pain, requires 2+ years of USASP membership and nomination by a current/past Board Officer or Member.
Nominations Deadline: Wed, Nov 5, 2025
Find more info here -->
Nominations Deadline: Wed, Nov 5, 2025
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We are now accepting applications for the third annual USASP Leadership Academy (LA), which aims to develop the next generation of leaders in the pain field. We aim to recruit pain scholars with high potential to accelerate the development of leaders in pain research, practice, policy, and education
September 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We are now accepting applications for the third annual USASP Leadership Academy (LA), which aims to develop the next generation of leaders in the pain field. We aim to recruit pain scholars with high potential to accelerate the development of leaders in pain research, practice, policy, and education
Cast Your Vote: USASP Logo Contest
We are thrilled to share that we received 20 amazing designs in response to our call for a new USASP logo that embodies our mission and vision. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to get creative and submit their work!
We are thrilled to share that we received 20 amazing designs in response to our call for a new USASP logo that embodies our mission and vision. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to get creative and submit their work!
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cast Your Vote: USASP Logo Contest
We are thrilled to share that we received 20 amazing designs in response to our call for a new USASP logo that embodies our mission and vision. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to get creative and submit their work!
We are thrilled to share that we received 20 amazing designs in response to our call for a new USASP logo that embodies our mission and vision. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to get creative and submit their work!
Symposium proposals for the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia should encompass topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain.
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
Call for Symposia | USASP
Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Symposium proposals for the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia should encompass topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain.
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
The deadline to submit proposals is October 15, 2025
Nominations for the 2026 USASP Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring an esteemed member of our community for their exceptional contributions to the field of pain research and clinical practice! Nomination Deadline: Wed, Oct 8, 2025 See info here: www.usasp.org/lifetime-ach...
Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievemen | USASP
Celebrating exceptional contributions to the realm of pain research and clinical practice.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nominations for the 2026 USASP Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring an esteemed member of our community for their exceptional contributions to the field of pain research and clinical practice! Nomination Deadline: Wed, Oct 8, 2025 See info here: www.usasp.org/lifetime-ach...
🚨A new USASP podcast episode is out!🚨 soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
Listen to Drs. Adriaan & Colleen Louw where we dive into pain & neuroscience education & the documentary "Pain, Misunderstood"
🎥The documentary is freely available on select streaming platforms (YouTube and Vimeo).
Listen to Drs. Adriaan & Colleen Louw where we dive into pain & neuroscience education & the documentary "Pain, Misunderstood"
🎥The documentary is freely available on select streaming platforms (YouTube and Vimeo).
24. Dr. Adriaan Louw & Dr. Colleen Louw - Pain Misunderstood
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Adriaan Louw and Dr. Colleen Louw, who co-founded the International Spine and Pain Institute, which is now the Pain Science division of Evidence In Motion. In this
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September 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚨A new USASP podcast episode is out!🚨 soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
Listen to Drs. Adriaan & Colleen Louw where we dive into pain & neuroscience education & the documentary "Pain, Misunderstood"
🎥The documentary is freely available on select streaming platforms (YouTube and Vimeo).
Listen to Drs. Adriaan & Colleen Louw where we dive into pain & neuroscience education & the documentary "Pain, Misunderstood"
🎥The documentary is freely available on select streaming platforms (YouTube and Vimeo).
🎉Check out this great new opportunity for early career researchers with The Journal of Pain🚨
In partnership with the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), the Journal of Pain announces an opening for 5 early career editorial fellow positions to begin on January 1, 2026.
In partnership with the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), the Journal of Pain announces an opening for 5 early career editorial fellow positions to begin on January 1, 2026.
July 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎉Check out this great new opportunity for early career researchers with The Journal of Pain🚨
In partnership with the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), the Journal of Pain announces an opening for 5 early career editorial fellow positions to begin on January 1, 2026.
In partnership with the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), the Journal of Pain announces an opening for 5 early career editorial fellow positions to begin on January 1, 2026.
🚨Opportunity Alert!🚨 The Journal of Pain is looking for a new social media co-chair (early career with expertise in clinical science)! To apply send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected]
Editor-in-Chief by August 10th⌛ (1/3)
Editor-in-Chief by August 10th⌛ (1/3)
July 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🚨Opportunity Alert!🚨 The Journal of Pain is looking for a new social media co-chair (early career with expertise in clinical science)! To apply send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected]
Editor-in-Chief by August 10th⌛ (1/3)
Editor-in-Chief by August 10th⌛ (1/3)
USASP is currently participating in virtual Hill visits to educate congressional staff about the importance of NIH funding for pain research.🎉
Want to help? Help us make your voices heard. Reach out to your representatives and share why pain research matters to you.
Learn more here ⬇
Want to help? Help us make your voices heard. Reach out to your representatives and share why pain research matters to you.
Learn more here ⬇
July 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
USASP is currently participating in virtual Hill visits to educate congressional staff about the importance of NIH funding for pain research.🎉
Want to help? Help us make your voices heard. Reach out to your representatives and share why pain research matters to you.
Learn more here ⬇
Want to help? Help us make your voices heard. Reach out to your representatives and share why pain research matters to you.
Learn more here ⬇
New Podcast Alert!! 🚨🔊
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jelena Janjic, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and the founder-codirector of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium at Duquesne University. Dr. Janjic specializes in the development and testing of nanomedicines to treat pain.
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jelena Janjic, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and the founder-codirector of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium at Duquesne University. Dr. Janjic specializes in the development and testing of nanomedicines to treat pain.
Jelena M. Janjic, Ph.D.
Learn about Jelena Janjic's expertise in nanomedicine, education, and research at Duquesne University, focusing on innovative pain management solutions.
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June 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New Podcast Alert!! 🚨🔊
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jelena Janjic, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and the founder-codirector of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium at Duquesne University. Dr. Janjic specializes in the development and testing of nanomedicines to treat pain.
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jelena Janjic, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and the founder-codirector of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium at Duquesne University. Dr. Janjic specializes in the development and testing of nanomedicines to treat pain.
Check out this new course from the American Society for Pain Management Nursing. This course provides a review of pain including physiology and pathophysiology; assessment; plan of care; interventions, education; ethics and advocacy and regulatory principles.
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American Society for Pain Management Nurses
ASPMN® PAIN MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSE™
June 4, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Four 2-Hour Sessions, Wednesdays from 6pm -8pm ET
Registration Fees:
Member - $300
Non-Member - $375
The certif...
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May 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Check out this new course from the American Society for Pain Management Nursing. This course provides a review of pain including physiology and pathophysiology; assessment; plan of care; interventions, education; ethics and advocacy and regulatory principles.
members.aspmn.org/members/evr/...
members.aspmn.org/members/evr/...
Listen to members of the @US_ASP Communications Committee recap on the #USASP2025 Annual Meeting which took place from April 29 to May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois!
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22. Recap on the 2025 USASP Annual Meeting
Listen to members of the USASP Communications Committee recap on the 2025 USASP Annual Meeting which took place from April 29 to May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a
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May 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Listen to members of the @US_ASP Communications Committee recap on the #USASP2025 Annual Meeting which took place from April 29 to May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois!
Link: soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...
Link: soundcloud.com/usasp/episod...