North American Pain School
@napainschool.bsky.social
NAPS brings together leading experts in pain to provide a unique educational & networking experience for the next generation of pain researchers. #NAPainSchool
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Big new paper from us published yesterday: The synaptic ectokinase VLK triggers the EphB2–NMDAR interaction to drive injury-induced pain
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Led by @hajisciencebaji.bsky.social in my lab and a wonderful collaboration with Matthew Dalva's lab at Tulane
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Led by @hajisciencebaji.bsky.social in my lab and a wonderful collaboration with Matthew Dalva's lab at Tulane
The synaptic ectokinase VLK triggers the EphB2–NMDAR interaction to drive injury-induced pain
Phosphorylation of hundreds of protein extracellular domains is mediated by two kinase families but the functional role of these kinases is underexplored. We find that the presynaptic release of the t...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Big new paper from us published yesterday: The synaptic ectokinase VLK triggers the EphB2–NMDAR interaction to drive injury-induced pain
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Led by @hajisciencebaji.bsky.social in my lab and a wonderful collaboration with Matthew Dalva's lab at Tulane
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Led by @hajisciencebaji.bsky.social in my lab and a wonderful collaboration with Matthew Dalva's lab at Tulane
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Through art we illuminate what words can’t express.
🎨 The Canadian Pain Society Art Awards
📅 Submit by February 15th, 2026
➡️ canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards
🎨 The Canadian Pain Society Art Awards
📅 Submit by February 15th, 2026
➡️ canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Through art we illuminate what words can’t express.
🎨 The Canadian Pain Society Art Awards
📅 Submit by February 15th, 2026
➡️ canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards
🎨 The Canadian Pain Society Art Awards
📅 Submit by February 15th, 2026
➡️ canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards
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I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a winner of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org!!
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a winner of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org!!
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
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Vous faites partie de la prochaine génération de scientifiques en douleur?
Participez à l’École Nord-Américaine de la douleur du 28 juin au 3 juillet 2026.
Une expérience éducative unique auprès de spécialistes de renom dans le domaine.
Postulez dès le 28 novembre!
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Participez à l’École Nord-Américaine de la douleur du 28 juin au 3 juillet 2026.
Une expérience éducative unique auprès de spécialistes de renom dans le domaine.
Postulez dès le 28 novembre!
zurl.co/1W1sj
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Vous faites partie de la prochaine génération de scientifiques en douleur?
Participez à l’École Nord-Américaine de la douleur du 28 juin au 3 juillet 2026.
Une expérience éducative unique auprès de spécialistes de renom dans le domaine.
Postulez dès le 28 novembre!
zurl.co/1W1sj
Participez à l’École Nord-Américaine de la douleur du 28 juin au 3 juillet 2026.
Une expérience éducative unique auprès de spécialistes de renom dans le domaine.
Postulez dès le 28 novembre!
zurl.co/1W1sj
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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 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
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Are you part of the next generation of #pain researchers?
Attend the #NAPainSchool from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
It's a unique educational and #networking experience with leading experts in the field.
Apply from November 28th!
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Attend the #NAPainSchool from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
It's a unique educational and #networking experience with leading experts in the field.
Apply from November 28th!
zurl.co/riY8D
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are you part of the next generation of #pain researchers?
Attend the #NAPainSchool from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
It's a unique educational and #networking experience with leading experts in the field.
Apply from November 28th!
zurl.co/riY8D
Attend the #NAPainSchool from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
It's a unique educational and #networking experience with leading experts in the field.
Apply from November 28th!
zurl.co/riY8D
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Sharing science means bringing it closer to everyday life.
The QPRN makes pain research accessible to everyone through knowledge mobilization.
And you, do you prefer learning about new discoveries through audio, video, or reading?
#NPAW2025
The QPRN makes pain research accessible to everyone through knowledge mobilization.
And you, do you prefer learning about new discoveries through audio, video, or reading?
#NPAW2025
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sharing science means bringing it closer to everyday life.
The QPRN makes pain research accessible to everyone through knowledge mobilization.
And you, do you prefer learning about new discoveries through audio, video, or reading?
#NPAW2025
The QPRN makes pain research accessible to everyone through knowledge mobilization.
And you, do you prefer learning about new discoveries through audio, video, or reading?
#NPAW2025
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From coast to coast, we’re passing the phone. 📱
See how CPS members across Canada are taking part in National Pain Awareness Week.
#NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
See how CPS members across Canada are taking part in National Pain Awareness Week.
#NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
From coast to coast, we’re passing the phone. 📱
See how CPS members across Canada are taking part in National Pain Awareness Week.
#NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
See how CPS members across Canada are taking part in National Pain Awareness Week.
#NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
🚨 Mark your calendars for #NAPainSchool
🗣️ Please share with anyone that might be interested to join leading experts in the pain research field for an exceptional week of training, networking and more!
northamericanpainschool.com/registration/
#Pain #PainResearch #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
🗣️ Please share with anyone that might be interested to join leading experts in the pain research field for an exceptional week of training, networking and more!
northamericanpainschool.com/registration/
#Pain #PainResearch #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🚨 Mark your calendars for #NAPainSchool
🗣️ Please share with anyone that might be interested to join leading experts in the pain research field for an exceptional week of training, networking and more!
northamericanpainschool.com/registration/
#Pain #PainResearch #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
🗣️ Please share with anyone that might be interested to join leading experts in the pain research field for an exceptional week of training, networking and more!
northamericanpainschool.com/registration/
#Pain #PainResearch #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
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🟣#PAINtalks ALERT 🟣
Don’t miss our special 10th anniversary edition!
👉 Scan the QR code on the picture or click on the link to register: event.fourwaves.com/paintalks202...
@rqrd-qprn.bsky.social @napainschool.bsky.social @canadianpain.bsky.social
Don’t miss our special 10th anniversary edition!
👉 Scan the QR code on the picture or click on the link to register: event.fourwaves.com/paintalks202...
@rqrd-qprn.bsky.social @napainschool.bsky.social @canadianpain.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🟣#PAINtalks ALERT 🟣
Don’t miss our special 10th anniversary edition!
👉 Scan the QR code on the picture or click on the link to register: event.fourwaves.com/paintalks202...
@rqrd-qprn.bsky.social @napainschool.bsky.social @canadianpain.bsky.social
Don’t miss our special 10th anniversary edition!
👉 Scan the QR code on the picture or click on the link to register: event.fourwaves.com/paintalks202...
@rqrd-qprn.bsky.social @napainschool.bsky.social @canadianpain.bsky.social
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From November 2 to 8, it’s National Pain Awareness Week.
A week to shed light on the reality of chronic pain and the people dedicated to understanding and addressing it.
Follow #NPAW2025 to stay tuned!
#PrioritizePain @paincanada.bsky.social @painbc.bsky.social
A week to shed light on the reality of chronic pain and the people dedicated to understanding and addressing it.
Follow #NPAW2025 to stay tuned!
#PrioritizePain @paincanada.bsky.social @painbc.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From November 2 to 8, it’s National Pain Awareness Week.
A week to shed light on the reality of chronic pain and the people dedicated to understanding and addressing it.
Follow #NPAW2025 to stay tuned!
#PrioritizePain @paincanada.bsky.social @painbc.bsky.social
A week to shed light on the reality of chronic pain and the people dedicated to understanding and addressing it.
Follow #NPAW2025 to stay tuned!
#PrioritizePain @paincanada.bsky.social @painbc.bsky.social
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How does chronic pain impact an artist’s style and craft? Check out this conversation between @napainschool.bsky.social Patient Partner @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social and Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social discussing the creation of #ArtDespitePain bit.ly/4onsZMW #PRF #NAPS2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How does chronic pain impact an artist’s style and craft? Check out this conversation between @napainschool.bsky.social Patient Partner @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social and Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social discussing the creation of #ArtDespitePain bit.ly/4onsZMW #PRF #NAPS2025
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How can you feel “grounded” when your body is in pain? Check out this conversation where @napainschool.bsky.social Patient Partner @quanamadison.bsky.social and Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social discuss how art helped to find power in her own story bit.ly/4navXTQ #PRF #NAPS2025
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How can you feel “grounded” when your body is in pain? Check out this conversation where @napainschool.bsky.social Patient Partner @quanamadison.bsky.social and Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social discuss how art helped to find power in her own story bit.ly/4navXTQ #PRF #NAPS2025
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🎤 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
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to speak with a faculty member at @NAPainSchool.bsky.social? Check out this interview between Daniela Maria Escobar Espinal and Kirsty Bannister today! bit.ly/4gO5TMF #PRF #ScienceCommunicators
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what it is like to speak with a faculty member at @NAPainSchool.bsky.social? Check out this interview between Daniela Maria Escobar Espinal and Kirsty Bannister today! bit.ly/4gO5TMF #PRF #ScienceCommunicators
#NAPainSchool Interviews📰 Check out our interview with
@sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator
@shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca
👉 northamericanpainschool.com/journeying-t...
@sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator
@shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca
👉 northamericanpainschool.com/journeying-t...
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#NAPainSchool Interviews📰 Check out our interview with
@sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator
@shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca
👉 northamericanpainschool.com/journeying-t...
@sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator
@shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca
👉 northamericanpainschool.com/journeying-t...
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🎉Introducing the SKIP Resource Commons!🎉
Come explore our new and improved one-stop-shop, where you can get SKIP’s evidence-informed resources for children's pain management, all in one place! Start exploring today! 👉
tinyurl.com/58anrzz3
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Come explore our new and improved one-stop-shop, where you can get SKIP’s evidence-informed resources for children's pain management, all in one place! Start exploring today! 👉
tinyurl.com/58anrzz3
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
October 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🎉Introducing the SKIP Resource Commons!🎉
Come explore our new and improved one-stop-shop, where you can get SKIP’s evidence-informed resources for children's pain management, all in one place! Start exploring today! 👉
tinyurl.com/58anrzz3
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Come explore our new and improved one-stop-shop, where you can get SKIP’s evidence-informed resources for children's pain management, all in one place! Start exploring today! 👉
tinyurl.com/58anrzz3
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
#NAPainSchool Interviews📰 Check out our interview with @quanamadison.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca.
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/finding-powe...
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/finding-powe...
October 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#NAPainSchool Interviews📰 Check out our interview with @quanamadison.bsky.social, patient partner and artist, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator @shirinshs.bsky.social from @mcgill.ca.
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/finding-powe...
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/finding-powe...
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Our new paper is out! @ghasemloulab.bsky.social
The cover art was created by @quanamadison.bsky.social
inspired by her own experiences with chronic pain. It all started with a chat at the back of a taxi while at @napainschool.bsky.social and ended up with a beautiful piece of art.
The cover art was created by @quanamadison.bsky.social
inspired by her own experiences with chronic pain. It all started with a chat at the back of a taxi while at @napainschool.bsky.social and ended up with a beautiful piece of art.
This issue’s cover art represents the potential for improving pain relief by restoring circadian rhythmicity
@ghasemloulab.bsky.social & team link daily pain rhythmicity with neutrophil activation, better biopsychosocial profiles, & reduced opioid use: buff.ly/GR3SOAK
@ghasemloulab.bsky.social & team link daily pain rhythmicity with neutrophil activation, better biopsychosocial profiles, & reduced opioid use: buff.ly/GR3SOAK
October 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our new paper is out! @ghasemloulab.bsky.social
The cover art was created by @quanamadison.bsky.social
inspired by her own experiences with chronic pain. It all started with a chat at the back of a taxi while at @napainschool.bsky.social and ended up with a beautiful piece of art.
The cover art was created by @quanamadison.bsky.social
inspired by her own experiences with chronic pain. It all started with a chat at the back of a taxi while at @napainschool.bsky.social and ended up with a beautiful piece of art.
🚀 Now Open: CPN Social Media Hack-a-thon 2025/2026
Calling all pain research trainees in Canada!
✨ Why join?
• Gain knowledge mobilization and social media skills
• Build your CV with a tangible project
• Network with peers, mentors & patient partners
🗓️ Oct. 6, 2025
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Calling all pain research trainees in Canada!
✨ Why join?
• Gain knowledge mobilization and social media skills
• Build your CV with a tangible project
• Network with peers, mentors & patient partners
🗓️ Oct. 6, 2025
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🚀 Now Open: CPN Social Media Hack-a-thon 2025/2026
Calling all pain research trainees in Canada!
✨ Why join?
• Gain knowledge mobilization and social media skills
• Build your CV with a tangible project
• Network with peers, mentors & patient partners
🗓️ Oct. 6, 2025
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Calling all pain research trainees in Canada!
✨ Why join?
• Gain knowledge mobilization and social media skills
• Build your CV with a tangible project
• Network with peers, mentors & patient partners
🗓️ Oct. 6, 2025
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Our study investigating a HOME-BASED sensory testing tool-kit in youth undergoing surgery with regional anesthesia is now published in RAPM! See our summary below⬇️
FREE: rapm.bmj.com/content/earl...
FREE: rapm.bmj.com/content/earl...
September 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our study investigating a HOME-BASED sensory testing tool-kit in youth undergoing surgery with regional anesthesia is now published in RAPM! See our summary below⬇️
FREE: rapm.bmj.com/content/earl...
FREE: rapm.bmj.com/content/earl...
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📣 NOW OPEN: ICOD 2026 Call for Submissions
Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field?
Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026
Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field?
Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026
September 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📣 NOW OPEN: ICOD 2026 Call for Submissions
Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field?
Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026
Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field?
Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026
#NAPainSchool News 📰 Kirsty Bannister @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, discusses her research, her experience as a woman in science, her advice for trainees, and much more with @danielamesc.bsky.social
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/interviews/
#painresearch #painschool #WomeninSTEM
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/interviews/
#painresearch #painschool #WomeninSTEM
September 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#NAPainSchool News 📰 Kirsty Bannister @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, discusses her research, her experience as a woman in science, her advice for trainees, and much more with @danielamesc.bsky.social
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/interviews/
#painresearch #painschool #WomeninSTEM
📑 👉 northamericanpainschool.com/interviews/
#painresearch #painschool #WomeninSTEM
#NAPainSchool News 📰 Check out our interview with Clifford Woolf, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator Julia Nickols @j-nickols.bsky.social.
painresearchforum.org/from-mechani...
painresearchforum.org/from-mechani...
September 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#NAPainSchool News 📰 Check out our interview with Clifford Woolf, courtesy of NAPS Science Communicator Julia Nickols @j-nickols.bsky.social.
painresearchforum.org/from-mechani...
painresearchforum.org/from-mechani...
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📣 Help shape the future of pediatric pain care! SKIP is building a new strategic plan + implementation guide — and we want your input. 💬
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
July 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
📣 Help shape the future of pediatric pain care! SKIP is building a new strategic plan + implementation guide — and we want your input. 💬
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt