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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 11h

There is only one week left to submit topical workshop session proposals for the 2026 #WorldCongressOnPain. Submit your proposal by 15 October: bit.ly/4fxTqMs ~#IASP2026 #PainEducation #IASP2026

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 1d

Are you looking for a top-tier journal to submit your #painresearch about non-vertebrate studies or umbrella reviews? Check out @painreports.bsky.social recent call for submissions for their upcoming special issues bit.ly/3KxMAv2

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 2d

Indigenous knowledge, resilience, and leadership are central to advancing equitable pain care. IASP’s 2025 Global Year fact sheet, Pain in Indigenous Peoples from Colonized Countries, shares perspectives and strategies from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Read more: bit.ly/3K7OuT6

Pain in Indigenous Peoples from Colonized Countries Global Year 2025

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 5d

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Ridehalgh et al. analyze T2 weighted images of the brachial plexus, dorsal root ganglia, and median nerve at the wrist. Learn more at bit.ly/4nnyQSj

Pain Reports Featured Image 3 Oct 2025 (1).png

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 6d

Counting the days to @IASPpain’s World Congress on Pain 2026 in Bangkok? Make the wait easier by revisiting #PAIN’s collection of articles from the 2024 plenary speakers bit.ly/3K7OuT6

2024 World Congress PAIN Supplemental Cover

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 7d

The submission period for 2026 #WorldCongressOnPain Topical Workshops is only open through 15 Oct 2025.

Share your work with the international pain community and shape how we think about pain management for years to come.
bit.ly/4fxTqMs
#IASP2026 #PainEducation

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 8d

The October 2025 issue of #PAIN is now available! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/3YGaclU

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 9d

Submit your IASP Early Career Research Grant applications by 16 October. Grants of $20,000 US are awarded to facilitate the development of young researchers just starting their careers as independent investigators. See eligibility details and apply: bit.ly/3Kmff6f

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 12d

This week’s #PAIN Featured Image is from the 4th and final entry in our essay series on the past Editors-in-Chief of PAIN. Here we see Frank Keefe with his upright bass. Learn more about Keefe’s fascinating life and career in Williams et al. bit.ly/4ntoMHz

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 13d

IASP connects pain professionals across 100+ countries, creating opportunities for collaboration. That collective spirit is what makes the World Congress on Pain the world’s largest and most impactful gathering of pain professionals. bit.ly/4nfC5eo #PainAwarenessMonth #IASP26

Attendees at Amsterdam World Congress on Pain 2024 PAM 4

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PAIN @painthejournal.bsky.social · 16d

Counting the days to @iasp.bsky.social’s World Congress on Pain 2026 in Bangkok? Make the wait easier by revisiting #PAIN’s collection of articles from the 2024 plenary speakers bit.ly/3K7OuT6 #PainAwarenessMonth

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Laura Sirucek @laurasirucek.bsky.social · 15d

My smile (notably at 1 AM CEST 😅) says it all:

I had loads of fun co-organizing and moderating this ECR event hosted by @iasp.bsky.social Early Career Network #IASPECN! 🥰

Thanks to IASP, my co-moderators, and all participants - I’m sure we sparked some new global connections! 🌎

#ECR #Networking

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 16d

Last week’s #IASP ECN Digital Networking Event brought together Early Career Researchers from Brazil to the Philippines, Turkey to Australia, the US to India. Huge thanks to all participants, moderators & the Communication Committee for making it a success. #Networking #PainResearch

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Pain Research Forum @painresforum.bsky.social · 14d

Are you planning on a project collaborating between international basic, translational, and clinical scientists? Apply for the @iasp.bsky.social’s Collaborative Research Grant! Find more information and how to apply here bit.ly/46gTkoc #PRF

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 14d

Are you planning on a project collaborating between international basic, translational, and clinical scientists? Apply for the @IASPpain’s Collaborative Research Grant! Find more information and how to apply here bit.ly/46gTkoc

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 15d

Introducing Pain Exchange! IASP’s new monthly podcast highlighting global innovations in pain research, showcasing IASP’s impact in the field, and amplifying the voices of our diverse membership. Listen to the first episode now wherever you listen to great podcasts. bit.ly/48m8sDs

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 16d

Last week’s #IASP ECN Digital Networking Event brought together Early Career Researchers from Brazil to the Philippines, Turkey to Australia, the US to India. Huge thanks to all participants, moderators & the Communication Committee for making it a success. #Networking #PainResearch

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 16d

As #PainAwarenessMonth concludes, IASP celebrates the Global Pain Community. Through 98 Chapters, 4 Federations, and 5,000+ members, IASP is proud to advance pain research, education & care worldwide. Be a part of IASP: bit.ly/4pC7E3N #PainAwarenessMonth

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 19d

This week’s #PAIN Featured Image comes from Suñol et al.’s study of resilience in juvenile fibromyalgia. Clusters represent global connectivity increases in the JFM subgroup; psych term associations visualized via wordcloud. Learn more in #PAIN bit.ly/46FWeF4

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

Have you attended an IASP Pain Camp? Learn about IASP's global network of Pain Camps and how you can support these important opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders. bit.ly/4mMMCgG #PainAwarenessMonth

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 21d

Become a member of the Global Alliance of Partners for Pain Advocacy (GAPPA) for free!~GAPPA brings patients and pain advocates together with clinicians and researchers to create better outcomes in pain. Learn More and Join: bit.ly/4nufWIZ

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 22d

Today’s Early Career Digital Networking event is almost full. Register for the 6:00PM EST session now to take part in this fun, interactive, online networking event during our week of highlighting the next generation of pain professionals for #painawarenessmonth.

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 23d

This week for Pain Awareness Month, IASP will focus on the next generation of pain professionals. Reflect on what it means to prepare today’s trainees and early career members to be tomorrow’s leaders: bit.ly/41LdsxE #painawarenessmonth

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 26d

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Medina et al. depict the setup of their high frequency stimulation experiment. They found that find that immersive nature virtual reality reduces the development and spread of mechanical hyperalgesia. Learn more at bit.ly/3HnqEBC

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PAIN @painthejournal.bsky.social · 27d

This #PainAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating 50 years of #PAIN. Here's a rare glimpse of some recent print issues in EiC
@karenddavis.bsky.social's office. Can any of our subscribers beat this collection?

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 27d

Throughout 2025, #PAIN has been publishing a series of essays recognizing past Editors-in-Chief in celebration of our 50th year of publication. Learn about the founding editors as the journal continues this special 50th anniversary series. bit.ly/4mrI2Vd #PainAwarenessMonth

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