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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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Join us on February 4, 2026 at 2pm EST to hear from Dr. Tonya Palermo, Journal of Pain's Editor-In-Chief about "Updates from the Journal of Pain: Navigating New Challenges in Pain Research and Publishing." Dr. Palermo will cover topics, including the use of AI and tips for new authors/reviewers.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Join us on February 4, 2026 at 2pm EST to hear from Dr. Tonya Palermo, Journal of Pain's Editor-In-Chief about "Updates from the Journal of Pain: Navigating New Challenges in Pain Research and Publishing." Dr. Palermo will cover topics, including the use of AI and tips for new authors/reviewers.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:54 PM
📣 Early Bird Registration for the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting ends 1/17/26. 📣
✅Register here: usasp.memberclicks.net/usasp2026#/ .
✅People with lived experience of pain/patient advocates can submit your funding request here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5P3596K
United States Association for the Study of Pain
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January 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
📣 Early Bird Registration for the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting ends 1/17/26. 📣
✅Register here: usasp.memberclicks.net/usasp2026#/ .
✅People with lived experience of pain/patient advocates can submit your funding request here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5P3596K
United States Association for the Study of Pain
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January 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
📣 Early Bird Registration for the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting ends 1/17/26. 📣
✅Register here: usasp.memberclicks.net/usasp2026#/ .
✅People with lived experience of pain/patient advocates can submit your funding request here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5P3596K
United States Association for the Study of Pain
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January 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
🚨 Call to action! 🚨 Explore ways to increase the trustworthiness of pain research using ENTRUST-PE, a novel, integrated framework for more trustworthy pain research with recommendations for all stakeholders. doi.org/10.1016/j.jp... , osf.io/preprints/os...
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join us on February 4, 2026 at 2pm EST to hear from Dr. Tonya Palermo, Journal of Pain's Editor-In-Chief about "Updates from the Journal of Pain: Navigating New Challenges in Pain Research and Publishing." Dr. Palermo will cover topics, including the use of AI and tips for new authors/reviewers.
United States Association for the Study of Pain
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January 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Check out the upcoming webinar hosted by the Pain Research Forum! Interesting topic on "Pain and Peptides" moderated by Dr. Paramita Basu of the University of Pittsburgh. See attachment for details and register now!! Event hosted on January 14th, 2026 at 12PM ET. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
🌟 Now Accepting Applications!
The USASP-MAYDAY Clinical/Translational Research Award offers $50,000 to support innovative early career pain research.
Eligible early career investigators are encouraged to apply!
Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗 Learn more: www.usasp.org/usasp-mayday...
#PainResearch
January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Join Elizabeth Sypek, PhD from HEAL and NINDS for a Webinar and Q&A session on Navigating Career Development Opportunities with the HEAL Initiative.

When: January 7, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Career Development Opportunities with the HEAL Initiative
Join Elizabeth Sypek, PhD, Program Manager, Office of Training & Workforce Development, NINDS for an overview of career development opportunities for pain research through HEAL and the NIH. Learn…
painresearchers.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM
🚨 Call to action! 🚨 Explore ways to increase the trustworthiness of pain research using ENTRUST-PE, a novel, integrated framework for more trustworthy pain research with recommendations for all stakeholders. doi.org/10.1016/j.jp... , osf.io/preprints/os...
Enhancing the trustworthiness of pain research: A call to action.
The personal, social and economic burden of chronic pain is enormous. Tremendous research efforts are being directed toward understanding, preventing,…
doi.org
December 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Register now for the 39th annual Southern Pain Society Annual Meeting!

January 30-February 1, 2026
The Westin Hotel, New Orleans
December 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🌟 Now Accepting Applications!
The USASP-MAYDAY Clinical/Translational Research Award offers $50,000 to support innovative early career pain research.
Eligible early career investigators are encouraged to apply!
Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗 Learn more: www.usasp.org/usasp-mayday...
#PainResearch
December 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Register now for the 2026 USASP Annual meeting! Held March 23-26 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
December 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due

Announcing the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science.

www.usasp.org/excellencein...

Deadline
🚨 Dec 23, 2025, 11:59 PM EST🚨
USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due | USASP
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science.
www.usasp.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due

Announcing the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science.

www.usasp.org/excellencein...

Deadline
🚨 Dec 23, 2025, 11:59 PM EST🚨
USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due | USASP
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science.
www.usasp.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Register now for the 2026 USASP Annual meeting! Held March 23-26 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
December 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Register now for the 2026 USASP Annual meeting! Held March 23-26 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
December 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Register now for the 2026 USASP Annual meeting! Held March 23-26 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 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
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 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
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 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.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 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
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM