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United States Association for the Study of Pain

Call for Editor-in-Chief Applications

Deadline to apply Nov. 1,  2026

2027 USASP Annual Meeting

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2027 USASP Meeting
March 15-18, 2027
Denver, CO

'OUCH' Talking Pain with USASP

Promoting the scientific advances that reduce the burden of pain.

Scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers stimulate and support the study of pain that translates into improved care.

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An association comprised of a of a diverse representation of researchers across the nation, each contributing invaluable expertise to our collective understanding of pain.  Together, we pioneer advancements that not only enhance the lives of those suffering from pain but also shape policies and practices that promote equitable access to effective treatments and compassionate care.

  • Wed, Sep 23
    Hybrid
    Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Hybrid
    From Mechanisms to Medicine: Rethinking the Discovery-to-Care Continuum in Multi-System Disorders will be held on September 23-24, 2026 at the Neuroscience Center Conference Space at 6001 Executive Blvd in North Bethesda, MD.
  • Thu, Sep 24
    Online Conference
    Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – Sep 26, 2026, 12:05 AM
    Online Conference
    We are excited to announce the Critical Approaches to Pain Scholarship (CAPS) Research Network Conference on Decolonising Pain, taking place 24–26 September 2026 at the University of Manchester, UK and online.
  • Tue, Sep 29
    Webinar
    Sep 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 11:50 PM
    Webinar
    This presentation explores the emerging evidence linking chronotype, or an individual's preference for earlier or later sleep-wake timing, with pain vulnerability and chronic pain outcomes.
  • Wed, Sep 30
    https://rfi.grants.nih.gov/?s=6a57b31c69fc5
    Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM EDT
    https://rfi.grants.nih.gov/?s=6a57b31c69fc5
    NIH is issuing this RFI to seek public input on potential funding models that would allow recipients of mentored K awards to serve as principal investigators of clinical trials while receiving support for the clinical trial through a funding mechanism separate from the K award.

Upcoming Events

  • Wed, Sep 23
    Hybrid
    Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Hybrid
    From Mechanisms to Medicine: Rethinking the Discovery-to-Care Continuum in Multi-System Disorders will be held on September 23-24, 2026 at the Neuroscience Center Conference Space at 6001 Executive Blvd in North Bethesda, MD.
  • Thu, Sep 24
    Online Conference
    Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – Sep 26, 2026, 12:05 AM
    Online Conference
    We are excited to announce the Critical Approaches to Pain Scholarship (CAPS) Research Network Conference on Decolonising Pain, taking place 24–26 September 2026 at the University of Manchester, UK and online.
  • Tue, Sep 29
    Webinar
    Sep 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 11:50 PM
    Webinar
    This presentation explores the emerging evidence linking chronotype, or an individual's preference for earlier or later sleep-wake timing, with pain vulnerability and chronic pain outcomes.
  • Wed, Sep 30
    https://rfi.grants.nih.gov/?s=6a57b31c69fc5
    Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM EDT
    https://rfi.grants.nih.gov/?s=6a57b31c69fc5
    NIH is issuing this RFI to seek public input on potential funding models that would allow recipients of mentored K awards to serve as principal investigators of clinical trials while receiving support for the clinical trial through a funding mechanism separate from the K award.

Upcoming Event Calendar

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