Previous Meetings
'OUCH' Talking Pain with USASP
October 29, 2024
Weaving pain research into the clinic: Opportunities and challenges in getting started
Link to include for members to access the recording: https://usasp.memberclicks.net/video--weaving-pain-research-into-the-clinic
June 17, 2024
Empowering Voices of Freedom: A Look to the Past for the Future of Authentic Engagement of Underrepresented Communities in Research
The focus of this event was how to meaningfully engage minoritized people with lived experience of pain in research. This includes establishing true community partnerships, avoiding tokenizing, giving back to communities, enrolling, and retaining them in research.
Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN
JoTerrica “Jo” Cross, DSW Candidate, MSW
Regina Greer-Smith, MPH, LFACHE
February 28, 2024
The Intersection of Pain and Trauma: Current and Future Directions
A 1 hour webinar that explores current directions in the field of pain and trauma, as well as a discussion of where the field is going. The speakers, Drs. Anna Hood and Melanie Noel, will present on their current research and will lead a discussion with questions from audience members.
Dr. Anna Hood, PhD
Dr. Melanie Noel, PhD
November 29, 2023
Negotiating for the Early to Mid Career Pain Scientist
The webinar focused on skills and tips for negotiating academic job offers in the early- through mid-career stages. The speakers, Drs. Burel Goodin and Jessica Merlin, had substantial experience in this area.
Dr. Burel Goodin, PhD
Dr. Jessica Merlin, MD
June 22, 2023
Bridging Gaps in Pain and Medical Research Among Marginalized Communities: Reflections on the Past and Future Directions for Better Recruitment and Engagement
The USASP Juneteenth Seminar to learn and discuss the complex history of clinical research in marginalized communities, including past lessons and future opportunities. This webinar will also foster an open discussion on proactive strategies for greater inclusivity in pain research, particularly pertaining to recruitment, engagement and retention of marginalized individuals in clinical studies.
Dr. Anna Hood, PhD
Dr. Jonathan Jackson, PhD
Cassandra Trimnell
May 31, 2023
USASP Panel Discussion on Pragmatic Clinical Trials in Pain Research
This multi-disciplinary panel discussion will be led by Dr. George and we invite members to submit questions in advance with the following article as starting point for conversation. This session is being co-hosted by the Pain, Movement, and Rehabilitation Science SIG and Clinical Trials for Pain Research SIG.
Dr. Francis (Frank) Keefe, PhD
Dr. Kathleen A. Sluka, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Nicole (Nicki) Hastings, MD
Dr. Emine Bayman, PhD
February 22, 2023
Shared Resources from Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Grant Proposals from the Perspective of Grant Makers
While encouraging, many researchers lack clarity on how DEI components are evaluated within review sessions and the best strategies for embedding a DEI focus within a grant application. The purpose of this professional development event will be to hear from grant makers regarding their organizations’ specific priorities related to DEI and how DEI content is being evaluated within the grant review process.
Dr. Cheryse Sankar
Dr. Vivian L. Towe
Dr. Crystal Henderson
January 25, 2023
Meet the Editors from our Journal of Pain
Editor in Chief, Tonya Palermo, and Associate Editors joined USASP to help attendees understand the “behind the scenes” process of publishing in the JoP. Learn common issues that arise with articles that are not accepted for publication and how you can improve your submitted work.
October 26, 2022
Social Media for Professionals
This event will consist of a short introductory presentation by the USASP Communications Committee on how to get started using social media platforms for professionals followed by a panel discussion that will share some tips and tricks. This is intended as an introductory seminar that will prepare attendees for a more in-depth workshop that will be offered during the upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting in April 2023.
Dr. Andrea Nackley, PhD
Dr. Nathaniel Hernandez, PhD
Dr. Peter Grace, PhD
Dr. Rachel Zoffness, PhD
Dr. Tyler Bell, PhD
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