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Ed Keogh
@edkeogh.bsky.social
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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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.
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Huge thanks to everyone who made the CRIISP Showcase on 16th October such a success, bringing together researchers, clinicians, charities, and people with lived experience to share insights into chronic pain. Grateful to all who joined us. #CRIISP #ChronicPainResearch #UniOfBath
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Our Highly Commended CRIISP image is now part of the Images of Research exhibition outside Bath Spa station
Explore the story behind it and our work at the Engage Awards:
criisp.uk/2025/07/16/b...
#ImagesOfResearch #ChronicPainResearch
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🚨 BPS Endorses the ENTRUST-PE Framework

The British Pain Society is proud to endorse ENTRUST-PE – a framework boosting the trustworthiness, transparency, and rigor of pain research.

🔗Read more: m.entrust-pe.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Divine Comedy, Bath 8/10/25.
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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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
October 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Wedding Present live in Bristol (3/10/25). 40th anniversary. Fabulous, of course.
October 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Excellent night seeing @warringtonruncorn.com in Bristol (27/9/25). And as an extra bonus @sulkrooms.bsky.social supporting. What more could you want?
September 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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/
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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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
June 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
July 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Gary Numan at the Cheese and Grain, Frome. Glastonbury warm up (27/06/25). #garynuman
June 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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
May 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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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
May 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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New topical review on interoception and pain, from BCPR’s Chris Eccleston
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
June 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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📢 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
March 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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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
March 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Holly Johnson at the Bath Forum (12/6/25). Magnificent. #hollyjohnson #fgth
June 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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🚨 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...
June 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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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
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Fabulous night seeing Hurts in London (22/5/25). Celebrating 15th anniversary of Happiness.
May 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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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...
May 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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)
May 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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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
May 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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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!
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
May 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM