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Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) Registration for workshops is part of the 2025 Annual Meeting registration form. Full meeting registration is not required for Conference Workshop attendance. REGISTER HERE Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) Date: April 29, 2025 Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Illinois Time: tentatively 8:00-4:30 PM CST Registration Fee : $25 *This workshop is funded by NCCIH, which provided funds to offset the cost of registration to attend this workshop. A new NCCIH-funded U24, Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) is planning a pre-conference workshop at USASP. This multidisciplinary network aims to fulfill critical unmet needs of SCD pain mechanisms by engaging investigators with diverse expertise, incentivizing novel initiatives through pilot funds and sabbaticals, catalyzing the future generation of scientists to accelerate SCD pain research through summer workshops, promoting diversity and equity and disseminating findings to the investigators, community and caregivers through meetings, publications and networking. The pre-conference will include working group presentations, early career poster presentations and network building activities. Please consider joining this inaugural event. OPEN AGENDA

Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award NOMINATE Celebrating exceptional contributions to the realm of pain research and clinical practice. It is with great honor that their outstanding achievements are recognized. Eligibility Criteria for Nomination: The nominee should Have a minimum of 25 years, following the completion of their terminal degree, in active engagement and demonstrated leadership in the field of pain research, clinical practice, or related disciplines. Showcase substantial contributions to the advancement of pain science, which may include, but are not limited to: Pioneering research in pain mechanisms, treatments, or therapies. Development or implementation of innovative approaches in pain management. Exceptional clinical care, advocacy, or educational efforts that have significantly influenced the field. Publication of influential research papers, books, or scholarly works related to pain. Nomination Process: To nominate an individual for the Lifetime Achievement Award, the nominator must submit the following: Nominee's name, affiliation, and contact information. A detailed statement outlining the nominee's contributions to the field, highlighting their significant achievements and impact, and why they should be considered for the award. Nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2024 Dr. Brittany Knight at admin@usasp.org with the header “USASP Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination.” Key Dates and Deadlines Nominations open until November 1st, 2024. DETAILED APPLICATION PROCESS PREVIOUS WINNERS Jane C. Ballantyne, MD, FRCA View Profile John Loeser, MD View Profile Throughout their illustrious career, Dr. Loeser and Dr. Ballantyne's commitment to advancing understanding and treatment of pain has been truly remarkable. Their unwavering dedication, leadership, and innovative approaches have paved the way for significant progress in the field. Their pioneering research, innovative methods in pain management, and exemplary clinical care have touched countless individuals' lives, leaving an enduring impact on the landscape of pain treatment. Their extensive body of work reflects a steadfast pursuit of excellence and tireless efforts to enhance patient outcomes. They have served as an inspiration and mentor to numerous professionals within the community, solidifying their legacy as a preeminent leader in the field of pain research and clinical practice. Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Past Events OUR ANNUAL MEETING Revisit the highlights of past meetings and explore the agendas that have contributed to the growth and evolution of pain studies. April 14, 2024 2024 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting AGENDA April 11, 2023 2023 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting AGENDA May 11, 2022 2022 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting AGENDA December 9, 2020 2020 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting AGENDA Previous Meetings 'OUCH' Talking Pain with USASP November 20, 2024 fMRI Methods Town Hall Watch Here 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 Members can watch here 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 Access the recording here May 30, 2024 At the Intersection of Substance Use Disorder and Pain: Current and Future Directions Nicholas Bush, MS Deondra Asike, MD Dr. Joao De Aquino, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine Members can watch here 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 Members can watch here 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 Members can watch here 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 Members can watch here 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 Members can watch here March 22, 2023 Engaging Community Partners Across the Research Spectrum Pain researchers at all career stages across the translational spectrum; people with lived experience of pain and/or community representatives interested in learning more about community research partners’ roles. Members can watch here 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 Members can watch here 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. Members can watch here November 30, 2022 Career Corner: Alternate Careers Beyond Academia Neil Andrews Dr. Janelle Letzen Dr. Candler Paige Dr. Laura D. Wandner Members can watch here Past Webinars LOAD MORE Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management Registration for workshops is part of the 2025 Annual Meeting registration form. Full meeting registration is not required for Conference Workshop attendance. REGISTER HERE 2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management Organizers: Scott Fishman, MD (University of California, Davis) Date: April 29th, 2025 Time: 8:00-3:30 PM CST Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel , Chicago, Illinois Registration Fee: $100 Coffee will be provided. Lunch is on your own. Updated Essentials of Primary Care Pain Management is a one-day course offered for physicians, NP/PAs, nurses, and other clinicians interested in education by expert faculty regarding the management of patients with complex pain conditions. The course will target pressing topics related to pain management with didactic presentations and in-person discussion and demonstration sessions. The learner objectives include understanding effective evaluation and diagnosis of the patient in pain as well as implementation of evidence-based treatment options for pain. This program will offer CMEs for eligible participants. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and UC Davis Health Center for Advancing Pain Relief. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Amedco LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Participants will sign-in when they arrive and will be given the weblink and instructions to request their CMEs after the workshop is over. OPEN AGENDA

2025 Annual Meeting Program at a Glance REGISTER HERE Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday, April 29th 2025 Workshop Time Board of Directors Meeting 8:00- 12:00 PM Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) 8:00-4:30 PM 2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management 8:00-3:30 PM Leadership Academy Workshop 9:00- 1:00 PM Empowering Pain Research: Leveraging PCORI for Funding and Stakeholder Engagement 1:00-4:30 PM 2025 Early Career Forum 12:00-4:45 PM Conference Agenda Frida, May 2nd - Thursday, May 1st, 2025 Agenda Time Welcome/Introductions 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Plenary Presentation 9:00-10:00 AM Poster Session 10:15-11:30 AM Symposia Session 11:30-1:00 PM Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM Poster Session 2:00-3:15 PM Symposia Session 3:30-5:00 PM Poster Session 5:15-6:30 PM Special Interest Group Meetings 6:30-7:30 PM Friday, May 2nd 2025 Agenda Time Welcome/Poster Awards 8:30-9:00 AM Plenary Session 9:00-10:00 AM Symposia Session 10:15-11:45 PM Lunch Panel Discussion 12:00-1:30 PM Plenary Speakers 2025 Plenary Speakers Cameron Young, Person with Lived Experience Luana Colloca, MD, PhD, University of Maryland, “Breaking Boundaries of Pain Management: Harnessing the Value and Power of Virtual Reality” Beth Darnell, PhD, Stanford University, “Enhancing access to pain relief through innovative patient-centered formats, technologies, and trial designs” Theodore Price, PhD, University of Texas at Dallas, "Insights into neuropathic pain mechanisms from studies of human dorsal root ganglion and spinal cord" View Selected Symposia Abstracts Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

2025 Travel Award SUBMIT & APPLY Seize the opportunity to present your research and secure funding to present your innovations at our annual meeting. Apply for the travel award when you submit your poster abstracts. Eligibility Scholarships are limited to applicants who meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicant must be a trainee/young investigator (i.e., enrolled in an education/training program, or are still in training if they completed their terminal degree within the last 5 years (e.g., a postdoctoral fellow)) Must be listed as a first author on a research abstract accepted for poster presentation at the conference Only one travel award will be awarded per research abstract/ poster. The Scientific Program Committee will assess applications on the apparent quality, novelty and potential impact of the abstract submitted, diversity, and financial need. In order to determine financial need, applicants will be asked to report potential sources of funding for their travel should they not be selected for the Travel Award. This report should include sources of funding including their own grants, their mentor’s/PI’s grants, other institutional support (i.e. T32 travel assistance), and other sources of support. To determine diversity, applicants will answer questions during the application form that address demographic attributes including: gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and the NIH criteria for an individual from a disadvantaged background . Detailed Submission Guidelines Submit the following materials in the Final Section of your poster abstract submission. Cover letter describing your career stage, why you are applying for this award and your commitment to pain research. Curriculum Vitae listing your previous research presentations and publications related to pain research You should receive a confirmation email after you submit your poster abstract. This email will also include a link to allow you to edit your submission if you need it. Key Dates and Deadlines Submitted with your poster abstract . Awardees will be notified by Friday, January 31st, 2025 . If you are applying for the travel award please hold off on registering until you find out the status of your application. About the Award For this award, a Trainee / Young Investigator is an individual who has not yet completed their terminal education/training (MD/DO, PhD, RN); OR an Individual that has completed their terminal degree within the last 5 years AND is continuing their training (e.g., clinical or research fellowship). A limited number of travel awards are available to assist Trainee / Young Investigators attending the conference in order to present their research in the form of poster presentations by helping to offset expenses related to conference attendance. The Scientific Program Committee will select individuals to either receive either; Full Travel Award that will cover registration, up to 3 nights stay (double occupancy with another awardee), and travel reimbursements (airfare, mileage, and ground transportation). Partial Travel Award which will cover registration. All reimbursements will be issued following the meeting and upon receipt of the USASP Reimbursement Form, which requires copies of receipts. Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Sponsors EXHIBITOR PACKAGE Thank you to all of the gracious sponsors who are supporting the USASP 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. University of Michigan Heal K12 Diamond UW Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Platinum Challenges in Managing and Preventing Pain (CHAMPP) Platinum Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research Platinum Diamond University of Michigan Heal K12 Diamond Platinum Platinum Platinum University of Michigan Heal K12 Platinum Gold Gold University of Michigan Heal K12 Gold Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

'Ouch' Talking Pain with USASP Listen to USASPs past and present podcasts EXPLORE MORE EDUCATION Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Newsletter Archive CALENDAR OF EVENTS Revisit the highlights of editions of our newsletters and explore the updates that have contributed to the growth and evolution of pain studies. Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar November 1, 2024 Seattle, WA OPEN January 1, 2024 Seattle, WA OPEN December 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN November 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN October 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN September 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN August 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN July 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN June 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN May 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN March 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN February 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN January 1, 2023 Seattle, WA OPEN December 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN November 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN October 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN September 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN August 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN July 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN June 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN May 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN April 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN March 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN February 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN January 1, 2022 Seattle, WA OPEN December 1, 2021 Seattle, WA OPEN November 1, 2021 Seattle, WA OPEN Filter Newletter by Year 2021 2022 2023 2024

PAYMENTS AND SUPPORT Payments through Payroc allow for use of Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, and Discover cards. If you have any questions please contact us. USASP is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID 84-4008678. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Students and Trainees $50 Students, Trainees, and Fellows Membership $50 Annual income of < $40K Membership $180 Annual income between $40K and $100K Membership $230 Annual income over $100K Creating a community where all who are interested, can afford to enjoy the benefits of membership. VIEW OUR FULL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Networking Members Directory Access to The Journal of Pain Advocacy Grants Leadership Opportunities Access to 18 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Travel Awards Resources for all career stages Discounted Registration Fees to Attend the Annual Scientific Meeting Access to Conference Recordings Monthly Newsletter Monthly Webinars Resources for all Career Stages Grants Opportunities JOIN USASP's GROWING MEMBERSHIP Connect with peers, access cutting-edge research, and secure funding opportunities. Membership opens doors to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities to advance your profession and make a meaningful impact in pain. Shaping the national agenda on pain management. Elevate your Professional Journey by Becoming a Member Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Annual Conference 2025 Annual Meeting Plenary Speakers Secure your Stay Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Pre-Conference Workshops Registration Rates Program at a Glance Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups 2025 Board of Directors Election Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Wed, Jan 15 Application Deadline: North American Pain School / northamericanpainschool.com/registration RSVP northamericanpainschool.com/registration Share Sat, Jan 18 Keystone Symposia: Neural Influence on Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology / Banff RSVP Banff, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Share Mon, Feb 03 MAYDAY Application Portal Opens / Location is TBD RSVP Location is TBD Share Wed, Feb 26 Deadline to Apply: 2025 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship / Location is TBD Location is TBD Share Tue, Mar 18 MAYDAY Deadline for Completed Applications / No Location No Location Share Load More Upcoming Event Calendar SCROLL THROUGH OUR HISTORY Filter Beginnings Forming the Organization The Journal of Pain History BECOME A MEMBER What began as a small gathering of passionate researchers has grown into a premier event, bringing together experts from around the world. Over the years, we’ve fostered collaboration, sparked innovative ideas, and helped shape the future of pain science. As we continue to evolve, our commitment to excellence and meaningful progress in pain research remains at the heart of our mission. Present Building a New Association But with an established journal to our name, the USASP will be starting out with at least one solid block in the foundation upon which we will be building a new association. Thus, with a little luck and a lot of hard work, the new Board of Directors will establish an association that meets the needs of its membership, facilitating their struggle to achieve better and more effective pain management for all who need it. ‎ ‎ June 2020 The Road Ahead This initial Board of Directors of the USASP will have a lot to accomplish in its first year, including a membership drive, the first annual meeting, and the application to be the US chapter of the IASP, all done in the face of an ongoing pandemic, opioid crisis, and long overdue cultural revolution. Our First Board May 2020 Leadership of the USASP The initial board is composed of volunteers from the Organizing Committee who agreed to sit for terms ranging between ~one and ~three years and were elected by the Organizing Committee. Our First Board May 2020 Defining Values and Structure Needs Assessment survey data were used to guide remaining decisions about the structure of the board, election process, and board composition. This last issue generated the most discussion, with the final decision being that board composition would be a dynamic process whereby board seats for each election would be defined by the “call for nominations” generated by a nominating committee, with the goal of generating a board reflecting the composition of the membership, including diversity, across the pain research committee. Finally, an implementation plan enabled the USASP to transition to a member-based society with a turnover of 1/3 of the board every year. ‎ ‎ May 2020 Final Contract for the JoP A final contract was signed with Elsevier on May 18 2020, and the Journal resumed accepting new manuscript submissions the next day. ‎ ‎ March 2020 Standing on our Own One of the few issues not covered in the Needs Assessment was whether the USASP could or should be established as a “sister” organization to another established society. Given the number of potential partners, the near unanimous Organizing Committee vote on this issue was that while the USASP should facilitate interactions across and between societies, it should be a stand-alone organization. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite March 2020 Forming Sub Committees Thus, subcommittees were established to address the nuts and bolts of turning the three member 501(c)(3) that was the USASP into a member-based society. This included laying the groundwork for a presence in the ether (website, twitter handle), plans for an annual meeting (to be virtual in the Fall of 2020), and most importantly, the structure of the organization in terms of bylaws and articles of incorporation. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite March 2020 Forming the USASP With the JoP related issues relatively clearly defined, the Organizing Committee turned its focus to addressing the clear mandate from the Needs Assessment to develop a US-based pain society that is multidisciplinary and brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers to support the study of pain in order to directly improve the lives of people in pain. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite February 2020 The Consensus on Structure There was a broader range of opinions with respect to the answer to the second question with no clear consensus on the structure of the organization (Federation vs more traditional structure), how leadership and representation would be determined (by special interest group, discipline, etc), and whether the organization was run day to day by volunteers or a company. Nevertheless, the vast majority of respondents indicated that what they wanted most out of a society was a professional meeting, multidisciplinary membership, a journal, networking opportunities, and national advocacy. ‎ ‎ February 2020 Results from our Needs Assessment Survey A total of 933 responses were received from many individuals interested in the US pain community and a longer report on the results of this assessment can be found below. The answer to the first question was clear: 71% (n=617) of professionals and trainees residing in the US who responded to the survey (n=869) indicated that the available professional societies were not meeting their needs for their work in pain. Committee member contact lists, listservs, social media users, as well as avenues including the US members of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). January 2020 The Legal Process Legal fees associated with the wording of the purchase agreement, as well as support for the JoP editorial office that continued to process manuscripts in the publication pipeline through what proved to be a long process of finalizing an editorial agreement needed to resume publication of the journal. Dr. Gebhart represented the USASP in court three times over the coming months. January 2020 Our Fundraising Efforts Altogether, this campaign generated more than $170,000 (list of donors to be added when JoP editorial published), which not only covered the winning bid and purchase of the Journal on January 14, and the expedited processing of the USASP registration process, but what turned out to be a rapidly growing list of additional expenses. ‎ ‎ December 2019 Second Roadblock The second issue was going to require a lot of quick decisions that were addressed by the Organizing Committee. They lead in formation of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), a registered 501(c)(3) corporation, for the purpose of purchasing the JoP. Lead by Dr. Jessica Merlin, Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite December 2019 First Roadblock Employed to address the first issue, which included establishing a GoFundMe campaign (that raised almost $30,000) and a lot of direct contacts. Dr. Gerald Gebhart, the first Editor in Chief of the JoP December 2019 Intensifying the Scope The compressed time-line precipitated a scramble to not only raise the money needed for the purchase of the Journal, but to create a non-profit organization that would enable potential donors to make the needed contributions. ‎ ‎ December 2019 A Window of Opportunity Despite all the work that would still need to be done to form a society, let alone the awkward fact of putting the cart (a society journal) before the horse (the formation of a society), the possibility of purchasing JoP was just too good to pass up. ‎ ‎ December 2019 The Journal of Pain On just about the same day the Needs Assessment survey was heading out the door, the details of the auction of the Journal of Pain (JoP) were announced. An opening bid (of no less than $10,000) was due December 9, with the auction date set for December 12. ‎ ‎ November 2019 Finding the Answers To answer these questions the committee generated a Needs Assessment survey that was released in November, and concluded in February. First Annual Meeting Committee October 2019 Beginning the Work Formally addressing the two questions originally posed: Is there a need for a new US pain research organization, given the existence of multiple pain societies, and if so, what would it look like? Comprised of 41 individuals across the country. October 2019 Our First Committee The result was the creation of a group of 41 individuals from across the country, with varied career trajectories, specialty, and interests, all committed the promotion of interdisciplinary pain research. ‎ ‎ September 2019 Selecting our Representatives Some groups, such as basic pain scientists, held an election. Others, such as the Eastern Pain Society had already voted for their representative who were invited to join. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite September 2019 Finding Diverse Professionals The goal was to make representation on this committee as broad as possible, and the strategy was to reach out to any and all groups, specialties, disciplines with a link to pain research. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite September 2019 Forming the First Committee Taking this consensus as mandate, we began putting together an Organizing Committee for a US-based pain society. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite August 2019 A Virtual Consensus The discussion focused on whether existing pain associations met the needs of the larger pain research community and therefore whether a new organization was needed. While a number of attendees felt it was important to work with the existing pain associations, the clear consensus was that there was a need for a new organization. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite along with Drs. Julie Christianson and Doug Wright August 2019 Collaborating Together Not only did they agree to devote time, but enabled pain researchers from around the country who were not able to attend the Midwest regional Pain Interest Group in person, to participate in the discussion virtually (who knew this would become our norm in a little over eight months!). Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite along with Drs. Julie Christianson and Doug Wright August 2019 Broadening Discussions Approached the organizers of the Midwest regional Pain Interest Group to see if time could be devoted to a discussion of the future of a US based pain research association. Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite along with Drs. Julie Christianson and Doug Wright July 2019 A Need for New Drs. Michael Gold and Jennifer Haythornthwaite had been reaching out to pain researchers around the country to get their thoughts on whether a new pain society was needed and if so, what it might look like. ‎ ‎

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