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.
Financial Aid opportunities are available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain. Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply. Deadline: 28 February
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#IASP2026
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#IASP2026
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Financial Aid opportunities are available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain. Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply. Deadline: 28 February
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#IASP2026
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#IASP2026
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Lin et al. present a schematic plot for the role of SIRT1 in CeA glutamatergic and GABAergic neurons in peripheral nerve injury-induced depression-related behavior. Learn more at bit.ly/4q6XQ1d
January 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Lin et al. present a schematic plot for the role of SIRT1 in CeA glutamatergic and GABAergic neurons in peripheral nerve injury-induced depression-related behavior. Learn more at bit.ly/4q6XQ1d
Happy New Year! May the year ahead offer new opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and improved outcomes for people living with pain.
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy New Year! May the year ahead offer new opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and improved outcomes for people living with pain.
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Collier et al. depict the low overlap of cell-type differentially expressed genes across all traits. Learn more at bit.ly/3XAaQA5
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Collier et al. depict the low overlap of cell-type differentially expressed genes across all traits. Learn more at bit.ly/3XAaQA5
Happy Holidays from the International Association for the Study of Pain. Thank you to our global community for your continued leadership in pain research, education, and relief.
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Holidays from the International Association for the Study of Pain. Thank you to our global community for your continued leadership in pain research, education, and relief.
Apply for IASP SIG Awards and Travel Grants for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Apply for IASP SIG Awards and Travel Grants for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Gomez et al. describe how the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein enhances pathological pain through NaV1.7 modulation. Learn more at bit.ly/4piitaH
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Gomez et al. describe how the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein enhances pathological pain through NaV1.7 modulation. Learn more at bit.ly/4piitaH
Applications for the North American Pain School (NAPS) @napainschool.bsky.social are open until 31 January. Join leading experts for an immersive training experience 28 June – 3 July 2026 in Quebec. bit.ly/4rAEHWO
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Applications for the North American Pain School (NAPS) @napainschool.bsky.social are open until 31 January. Join leading experts for an immersive training experience 28 June – 3 July 2026 in Quebec. bit.ly/4rAEHWO
Episode 4 of Pain Exchange is out now! In this episode we hear about @painthejournal.bsky.social newest article type, Pain Essays, with Dr. Jane Ballantyne as well as @ksluka0101.bsky.social custom artwork for the cover of the journal’s 50th Anniversary supplementary issue! bit.ly/3JznbkG
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Episode 4 of Pain Exchange is out now! In this episode we hear about @painthejournal.bsky.social newest article type, Pain Essays, with Dr. Jane Ballantyne as well as @ksluka0101.bsky.social custom artwork for the cover of the journal’s 50th Anniversary supplementary issue! bit.ly/3JznbkG
Hamwi et al. use machine learning to classify EEG responses in preterm infants, distinguishing between pain and non-pain-related stimuli, offering a step toward improving real-time NICU pain monitoring. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4rCoPTw
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hamwi et al. use machine learning to classify EEG responses in preterm infants, distinguishing between pain and non-pain-related stimuli, offering a step toward improving real-time NICU pain monitoring. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4rCoPTw
Share your research with a global audience at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Share your research with a global audience at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Gomez et al. describe how the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein enhances pathological pain through NaV1.7 modulation. Learn more at bit.ly/4piitaH
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Gomez et al. describe how the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein enhances pathological pain through NaV1.7 modulation. Learn more at bit.ly/4piitaH
Hamwi et al. use machine learning to classify EEG responses in preterm infants, distinguishing between pain and non-pain-related stimuli, offering a step toward improving real-time NICU pain monitoring. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4rCoPTw
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hamwi et al. use machine learning to classify EEG responses in preterm infants, distinguishing between pain and non-pain-related stimuli, offering a step toward improving real-time NICU pain monitoring. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4rCoPTw
Apply for IASP SIG Awards and Travel Grants for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Apply for IASP SIG Awards and Travel Grants for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Apply for seven available IASP grants, awards, and prizes for trainees, researchers, and clinicians around the world. Application Deadline 15 January: bit.ly/4r8W8xq
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Apply for seven available IASP grants, awards, and prizes for trainees, researchers, and clinicians around the world. Application Deadline 15 January: bit.ly/4r8W8xq
IASP member Dr Manasi Murthy Mittinty is the first recipient of the Margaret Kelaher Oration Award, recognizing emerging research leaders who advance health equity. Learn more about her work at the intersections of pain, disability & mental health: bit.ly/4aBR12O
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
IASP member Dr Manasi Murthy Mittinty is the first recipient of the Margaret Kelaher Oration Award, recognizing emerging research leaders who advance health equity. Learn more about her work at the intersections of pain, disability & mental health: bit.ly/4aBR12O
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Rollet et al. summarize the risk and protective factors for acute pain at the time of birth among women delivering with epidural analgesia. Learn more at bit.ly/4hH7wwa
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Rollet et al. summarize the risk and protective factors for acute pain at the time of birth among women delivering with epidural analgesia. Learn more at bit.ly/4hH7wwa
Applications for the North American Pain School (NAPS) @napainschool.bsky.social are open until 31 January. Join leading experts for an immersive training experience 28 June – 3 July 2026 in Quebec. bit.ly/4rAEHWO
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Applications for the North American Pain School (NAPS) @napainschool.bsky.social are open until 31 January. Join leading experts for an immersive training experience 28 June – 3 July 2026 in Quebec. bit.ly/4rAEHWO
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As an accompaniment to this new perspective piece on measuring harms in pain research, the recording of our webinar "Assessing harms in pain research" is now available.
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To do no harm, we must first “know harms”
Our new perspective piece on the
challenge of measuring and reporting adverse
events in interventions for pain is now available in @painthejournal.bsky.social dx.doi.org/10.1097/j.pa...
@iasp.bsky.social @efic.bsky.social @britishpainsoc.bsky.social
Our new perspective piece on the
challenge of measuring and reporting adverse
events in interventions for pain is now available in @painthejournal.bsky.social dx.doi.org/10.1097/j.pa...
@iasp.bsky.social @efic.bsky.social @britishpainsoc.bsky.social
To do no harm, we must first “know harms”. The challenge of ... : PAIN
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December 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As an accompaniment to this new perspective piece on measuring harms in pain research, the recording of our webinar "Assessing harms in pain research" is now available.
@iasp.bsky.social @iasp-mesisig.bsky.social @efic.bsky.social @britishpainsoc.bsky.social
perc.iasp-pain.org/methodology-...
@iasp.bsky.social @iasp-mesisig.bsky.social @efic.bsky.social @britishpainsoc.bsky.social
perc.iasp-pain.org/methodology-...
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Do you want to attend #IASP2026, but are unsure how to cover the cost? @iasp.bsky.social provides financial aid to help individuals with limited resources to attend the 2026 World Congress on Pain, apply now bit.ly/4oTk5r7 #PRF
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Do you want to attend #IASP2026, but are unsure how to cover the cost? @iasp.bsky.social provides financial aid to help individuals with limited resources to attend the 2026 World Congress on Pain, apply now bit.ly/4oTk5r7 #PRF
Schlisio et al. find that the relationship between transgender identity and neuroplasticity suggests a potential influence on the occurrence of phantom limb pain after gender-affirming surgery. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4809jt8
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Schlisio et al. find that the relationship between transgender identity and neuroplasticity suggests a potential influence on the occurrence of phantom limb pain after gender-affirming surgery. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4809jt8
Financial Aid opportunities are now available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply.
Deadline: 28 February bit.ly/4oTk5r7
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply.
Deadline: 28 February bit.ly/4oTk5r7
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Financial Aid opportunities are now available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply.
Deadline: 28 February bit.ly/4oTk5r7
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply.
Deadline: 28 February bit.ly/4oTk5r7
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
Your support helps IASP connect people, research, and innovation to reduce the global burden of pain. This #GivingTuesday, our goals this year are to raise
- $15,000 for IASP’s Impact Fund: bit.ly/3Y6QUEZ
- $5,000 for the Support a Member Fund: bit.ly/4pFs76N
- $15,000 for IASP’s Impact Fund: bit.ly/3Y6QUEZ
- $5,000 for the Support a Member Fund: bit.ly/4pFs76N
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Your support helps IASP connect people, research, and innovation to reduce the global burden of pain. This #GivingTuesday, our goals this year are to raise
- $15,000 for IASP’s Impact Fund: bit.ly/3Y6QUEZ
- $5,000 for the Support a Member Fund: bit.ly/4pFs76N
- $15,000 for IASP’s Impact Fund: bit.ly/3Y6QUEZ
- $5,000 for the Support a Member Fund: bit.ly/4pFs76N
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
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 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
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✨ Meet our #NAPainSchool 2026 visiting faculty! ✨
Andrew Rice, Professor of pain research at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and President of the @iasp.bsky.social will join us in Montebello, Canada🍁 for this year edition!
💻 Apply by January 31, 2026 northamericanpainschool.com
Andrew Rice, Professor of pain research at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and President of the @iasp.bsky.social will join us in Montebello, Canada🍁 for this year edition!
💻 Apply by January 31, 2026 northamericanpainschool.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
✨ Meet our #NAPainSchool 2026 visiting faculty! ✨
Andrew Rice, Professor of pain research at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and President of the @iasp.bsky.social will join us in Montebello, Canada🍁 for this year edition!
💻 Apply by January 31, 2026 northamericanpainschool.com
Andrew Rice, Professor of pain research at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and President of the @iasp.bsky.social will join us in Montebello, Canada🍁 for this year edition!
💻 Apply by January 31, 2026 northamericanpainschool.com