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Pediatric Pain Chair: Amanda Stone, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Co-Chair: William Black, Nationwide Children's Hospital Mission statement: To bring together diverse perspectives on pediatric pain science to directly improve both acute and chronic pain management for children through research, advocacy, and education. Core Values: Collaboration among key stakeholders in the pediatric pain field including scientists, health care providers, policymakers, and parents and children with lived experiences. Partnership with both international and U.S. based societies with similar missions to improve the management of children’s pain. Commitment to advancing evidence-based clinical practices for children’s pain management from an interdisciplinary perspective. Equip scientists and clinicians to advance pediatric pain science through research and collaboration We value collaboration among key stakeholders and partnership with both international and U.S. based societies. We are committed to advancing evidence-based clinical practices and to equip scientists and clinicians to advance pediatric pain science through research and collaboration Upcoming Events and Resources You're all caught up! No new updates to display. Login to SIG Portal 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

BECOME A MEMBER Publishing original articles, reviews, and focuses related to all aspects of pain, including basic, translational, and clinical research, epidemiology, education, and health policy. The Journal of Pain The Editorial Fellowship will give participants the opportunity to obtain insight into the peer review process by shadowing experienced journal editors, thereby obtaining a direct and immersive experience in how a manuscript is handled, from submission to final decision. This will include the opportunity to critically review papers with the supervision of assigned editors who will serve as their mentors. Fellows will enhance skills in recognizing the characteristics of well-conducted research and to detect flaws in design, statistical analysis, and biases in data interpretation that compromise the quality of research. Through interaction with current editors and editorial board members, fellows learn the roles of editor, reviewer, and publisher to gain a broad understanding of the overall scientific publishing process. Applications are due November 1, 2024. LEARN MORE HERE Apply to the Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program to Promote Diversity in Editorial Leadership Current Monthly Issue Journal of Pain Homepage Guide for Authors Sign up for Alerts G.F. Gebhart JoP Young Investigator Award Open Access Options Troy Dildine, PhD Editorial Fellow Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA Hannah Durand, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Stirling, Scotland, UK Fenan Rassu, PhD John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Kimberly Stephens, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AK Daniel Whibley, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Editorial Fellows Emma Fisher, PhD Assistant Editor University of Bath, UK Nadia Soliman, PhD Assistant Editor Imperial College London, UK Aidan G Cashin, PhD Assistant Editor University of New South Wales, AUS Assistant Editors for Transparency and Open Science Appreciation for our pain community, who united in a remarkable effort to support the USASP in acquiring The Journal of Pain. This Journal follows the ICMJE's Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. 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

Sickle Cell Pain Co-Chair: Lakeya S. McGill, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Co-Chair: Keesha Roach, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Upcoming Events and Resources Join this SIG here! Login to SIG Portal 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 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Announcement April 29- May 2, 2025 | Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA Deadline to Apply is Wednesday, February 26th Register Here ABOUT USASP’s CONFERENCE The 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) aims to provide a platform for scientists, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and trainees to share and discuss current information related to pain mechanisms, pain prevention, and pain intervention, and other relevant topics as well as participate in professional development workshops and lunch panel discussion. The 3-day conference includes plenary lectures and symposia addressing clinical, translational, and basic pain research and poster presentations of original research. The USASP is committed to career development, and trainees are encouraged to attend the Early Career Forum on Tuesday, April 29th, which opens with lunch and ends with a Welcome Reception. ELIGIBILITY For this award, a Trainee or Young Investigator is an individual who has graduated from high school and has not yet completed their bachelor's degree or 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., postdoctoral training or clinical fellowship). Students must demonstrate that they meet the NIH criteria for an individual from an underrepresented and/or disadvantaged background (https://extramural-diversity.nih.gov/diversity-matters/disadvantaged-backgrounds ). Applicants do not need to have submitted an abstract to apply for the DEI Scholarship. Applicants who have been awarded a 2025 USASP Travel Award are not eligible. A limited number of scholarships are available to assist Trainees or Young Investigators in attending the conference to learn about pain research. The DEI Scholarship will cover full registration ($325) to attend the conference, including the Early Career Forum on Tuesday, April 29. NOTE: Resources to support housing and transportation may become available. If housing and transportation resources are required for you to be able to attend the conference, please apply for the DEI scholarship and then separately contact USASP (Dr. Brittany Knight at admin@usasp.org ) about these resources. To Apply for the DEI Scholarship: 1 Letter of Recommendation (1-page maximum; this item is required to be provided by either a professor, advisor, mentor, or someone who can attest to your career aspirations; please have them send the LoR to admin@usasp.org) 1- Page Personal Statement describing (1) your career goals, (2) why you believe attending this conference will benefit your career goals, research goals, or educational program, and (3) how you meet the NIH criteria for an individual from an underrepresented AND/OR disadvantaged background (link provided above). Curriculum Vitae or Resume (optional): While not required to apply, please include your previous research experiences, research presentations, leadership experiences, awards, and publications. Submit the following materials by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, using the following link: https://event.fourwaves.com/2025deischolarship/submission 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

USASP Fellows OUR ANNUAL MEETING The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) — is an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain. Eligibility A nomination packet must be submitted electronically to the central office of the USASP (See Nomination/Submission Process below for details). The Fellow Review Panel, part of the USASP Awards Committee, will review all completed applications and make recommendations to the USASP Board of Directors for Fellow designation. Fellows of USASP must remain active members of USASP (e.g., dues-paying, service commitments, etc.) for at least 5 years following this designation to maintain fellow status. Key Dates and Deadlines Step One - Nominations are to be submitted by November 1, 2024 . Step Two - Successful nominees will be notified by February 1, 2025 DETAILED NOMINATION PROCESS Detailed Nomination Process The minimum membership requirements for a Fellow shall be as follows: At the time of the application deadline, the applicant or nominee must have completed at least 2 years of active membership in USASP at the Regular membership levels (Membership minimum is based on total years as a regular member and is not required to be consecutive). A fellow must be nominated by a current or past USASP Board Officer or Member , each of whom can nominate one individual per year. The application must include a letter on the nominator’s letterhead and signed by the nominator. The minimum standards for a USASP Fellow shall be as follows: The nominee must have either an advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing, or a professional degree from an accredited professional institution. The nominee must have been engaged in recognized work related to pain for at least 15 years after completing training prior to application in each of the following areas: Current engagement in advancing the pain field at the time of nomination . Nominees can demonstrate such engagement in a variety of ways, including the following: i. Research—such as receiving federal grant awards, conducting primary research, or promoting methodological or statistical improvements. ii. Clinical or other practice—such as working with patients, caregivers, or pain services organizations in innovative ways, or having a major role in supervising students in pain practice. iii. Education or training—such as teaching courses on pain or mentoring trainees. iv. Administrative—such as chairing a department of pain sciences or a pain studies program or administrating a pain services or advocacy organization. v. Public policy—such as advocating for the pain field at local, state, regional, or national levels. Past scholarly achievements in the field of pain . Nominees must have been engaged in recognized work related to pain and must have demonstrated an active interest and commitment to pain. This interest can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, such as the following: i. Recognition for research or teaching for pain ii. Leader of nationally recognized pain-related programs iii. Engagement in funded pain research projects iv. Chair of symposia at national conferences v. Development of innovative curricula for pain specialization tracks vi. Involvement in USASP and IASP activities. A history of Service Activities to the pain community . A minimum of three activities/roles in service to a organization or institution that promotes pain science and the mission of the USASP (e.g., NIH, VA, PCORI, IASP, APS, CPS) as evidence of a strong and sustained commitment to the field of pain. Step One To nominate an individual for USASP Fellow Status, the nominator must submit the following documents in a single PDF file: Nominee Information: Include the nominee's full name, current affiliation, and contact information (email and phone number). Nomination Letter : Provide a nomination letter on official letterhead (if applicable), signed by the nominator, who must be a current or past USASP Board Officer or Board Member. The letter should: Describe the nominee's qualifications and contributions to the field of pain. Briefly describe the nominee's Service Activities to the pain community that support the mission of USASP. Explain why the nominee deserves to be awarded Fellow status. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include the nominee's full CV detailing their educational background, professional experience, scholarly achievements, and involvement in USASP and other relevant activities. Submission Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. Submission Email: Send the complete nomination packet to Dr. Brittany Knight at admin@usasp.org with the subject line “USASP Fellow Nomination.” Step Two Upon initial review and verification that the nominee meets the minimum criteria, the USASP will directly contact the nominated individual in order to verify the content of the nomination materials. Upon completion of this activity, the nominee will provide the names and contact information for 2 additional individuals who the nominee will contact to provide letters of support for the nominee’s application. One of these individuals must have completed at least 2 years of active membership in USASP at the Regular membership levels. Review Process: The USASP Awards Committee will review all submitted applications based on the criteria and standards outlined above. The committee will evaluate each application for completeness, adherence to the eligibility requirements, and the nominee's contributions to the field and Service Activities. Recommendations for Fellow status will be forwarded to the USASP Board of Directors for final approval. Notification: Successful nominees will be notified by February 1, 2025. Inducted Fellows will be formally recognized at the USASP Annual Scientific Meeting, where they will receive their certificate and lapel pin. The 2025 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Chicago April 29-May 2, 2025. Expectations: Attend the USASP Annual Scientific Meeting of the following year for formal recognition Fellows of USASP must remain active members of USASP for at least 5 years to maintain fellow status. 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 Annual Scientific Meeting Register Now Save your spot at the 2024 USASP Annual Conference in Chicago, IL Secure your Stay Make the most of our event by securing your accommodations. Pre-Conference Workshops Attend the 2025 Pre-Conference Workshops on April 29th Awards and Grants Offering a range of awards and grants for outstanding contributions. Advancing Pain Research: Innovations to Enhance Care REGISTRATION IS OPEN April 29 to May 2, 2025 in Chicago, IL Program at a Glance Cameron Young Cameron is a college freshman who has experienced chronic pain for his entire life. In the past few years, he’s become an outspoken advocate for the disabled community, and he is very passionate about disability and LGBTQ rights and the intersections between them. Guided by his experiences as a disabled person and what he’s learned from years of advocacy within the disabled community, he is excited to speak at this conference and share what he’s learned with you all. Theodore Price, PhD Ted works at The Center for Advanced Pain Studies, UT Dallas and Ashbel Smith Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at University of Texas at Dallas where is the Director of the Center for Advanced Pain Studies. Ted did his PhD with Ken Hargreaves at UT Health San Antonio and his postdoc with Fernando Cervero at McGill. Ted started his independent lab in 2007 at University of Arizona and moved to UT Dallas in 2014. Ted’s lab’s goal is to identify molecular mechanisms causing chronic pain with emphasis on developing new drugs to treat pain. His lab’s focus is on human molecular neuroscience with specialization on dorsal root ganglion and spinal dorsal horn. Ted has published more than 200 peer reviewed studies, and has been continuously funded by NIH for more than 15 years. He is co-founder of many companies, including 4E Therapeutics. Beth Darnall, PhD Beth is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab. A psychologist-scientist, she leads NIH and PCORI-funded national studies that on scalable behavioral analgesic interventions and patient-centered opioid reduction. Her work centers on developing, investigating and disseminating solutions that offer more equitable access to evidence-based behavioral pain care for diverse and underserved populations. She created Empowered Relief® a 1-session group intervention that rapidly equips individuals with effective pain relief skills for acute, chronic, and post-surgical pain. Empowered Relief® is being delivered by certified instructors in 29 countries and in 8 languages. She has three times briefed the U.S. Congress and the FDA on patient-centered pain care and opioid stewardship. She is a scientific member of the NIH Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee, served on the CDC Opioid Workgroup (2021), is Chief Science Advisor for AppliedVR, and is author of four books for patients and clinicians. She has keynoted national pain society conferences in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the U.K. In 2018 she spoke on the psychology of pain relief at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Stanford Faculty Profile and full CV: https://profiles.stanford.edu/beth-darnall Twitter: @bethdarnall Luana Colloca, MD, PhD Luana is a Power Distinguished Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Director of the Placebo Beyond Opinion Center at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Dr. Colloca holds an MD, a Master’s degree in Bioethics, and a PhD in Neuroscience. She completed her postdoctoral training at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, and a senior research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA. Dr. Colloca has conducted studies on the behavioral, neural, and pharmacological mechanisms of pain modulation related to placebo and nocebo effects. Her lab has also developed an interest in virtual reality as a non-pharmacological approach to relieving pain and other symptoms. She has published in top-ranked international journals, including Biological Psychiatry, Annual Reviews of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Pain, Nature Neuroscience, JAMA, The Lancet Neurology, Science, and The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Her research has been cited over 19,200 times (H-index 64) and has been featured in National Geographic, The New Scientist, The Washington Post, Science Daily, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Nature, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today. Dr. Colloca has received the Dubner and Patrick Wall awards from the International Association for the Study of Pain and the UMB 2024 Researcher of the Year award, among others. She is committed to science dissemination, including podcasts (one with Jason Alexander of Seinfeld) and a TEDx talk. Plenary Speakers Discussing current information related to pain mechanisms, pain prevention an intervention, alongside other supporting topics. Empowering Pain Research: Leveraging PCORI for Funding and Stakeholder Engagement Join Drs. Mark Bicket and Erin Krebs for a unique pre-conference workshop to help our members learn about the funding process from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). "Empowering Pain Research: Leveraging PCORI for Funding and Stakeholder Engagement" is crafted specifically to help researchers including but not limited to mid-career and senior researchers unlock the full potential of their work to make a bigger impact in the field of pain management. LEARN MORE HERE 2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management 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. LEARN MORE HERE Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) 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. LEARN MORE HERE 2025 Pre-Conference Workshops Session A Monday, April 15th, 10:00-11:15 am Session B Monday, April 15th, 2:00 - 3:15 pm Session C Tuesday, April 16th 10:00- 11:15 am Session D Tuesday, April 16th 2:00 - 3:15 pm Research Poster Presentations Poster Session Assignments Specifications What are Rigor icons? Download Rigor Icons for my Poster Setup and Takedown Schedule Updated Essentials of Primary Care Pain Management OUR ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Sunday, April 14th, 2024 — $100USD Brett Stacey, MD (University of Washington) Scott Fishman, MD (University of California, Davis) Target pressing pain management topics with didactic presentations, in-person discussions, and demonstration sessions. The learner objectives include understanding effective evaluation and diagnosis of the patient in pain and implementing evidence-based treatment options for pain. This program will offer CMEs for eligible participants. In-person attendance only features complimentary coffee, lunch arrangements are at your discretion. VIEW AGENDA Optimizing Mentorship to Ensure a Bright Future for Pain Research Pre-Conference Workshop — Sunday, April 14th, 2024 — $100USD Dr. Roger Fillingim (University of Florida) and Dr. Tonya Palermo (Seattle Children’s) Mentorship is critical to the success, persistence, and satisfaction of trainees and early career investigators. In pain research specifically, workforce and lack of pipeline have been raised as limiting factors, particularly in clinical pain research. The intended audience includes early and mid-career faculty who are actively engaged in mentoring (or want to be) and are interested in optimizing their mentoring relationships. The co-facilitators have extensive experience in mentorship and mentor development across the spectrum of training from undergraduate students to early career faculty in pain science. The workshop will apply a facilitative learning process to promote interaction, discussion, and self-reflection. Attendees will leave with a set of tools and strategies they can implement to enhance their mentorship with pain research mentees. This program will offer CMEs for eligible participants. In-person attendance only features complimentary coffee, lunch arrangements are at your discretion. VIEW AGENDA 2024 USASP Early Career Forum and Lunch Forum — Sunday, April 14th — FREE The USASP’s annual information and networking session specifically designed for trainees and early-stage investigators (individuals who completed their training <5 years prior). The event will close with a reception open to all USASP Meeting registrants. The Early Career Forum is the perfect way to kick off the 2024 meeting – low-pressure networking with individuals who you’ll likely see at this meeting for years to come! In-person attendance only, free with registration. Please select this even when registering. VIEW AGENDA Explore our Full Conference Agenda Here Join us at the forefront of innovation as we collectively contribute to the evolving landscape of pain research. Workshops and Forums Leading pain experts, researchers, and practitioners covering a spectrum of topics, from the latest advancements in pain research to innovative approaches. THE FINE PRINT Refund requests for cancellations will not be accepted after Friday, March 28th, 2025. For any other requests please contact us . 2025 Early Career Forum Join us at the 2025 USASP Early Career Forum, a dedicated pre-conference event on April 29th designed to support trainees (currently completing their degree) and early-career professionals. Note that junior faculty are considered early-career professionals and are strongly encouraged to participate in this event. LEARN MORE HERE Your Stay at The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE Getting Here The Radisson, Blu Aqua Hotel 221 N Columbus Dr Chicago, IL 60601 +1 312-638-6686 Our Conference Hotel Room Block Secure your accommodations within the conference hotel block. If you are booking outside of the site, use booking code LH72G7. Parking at the Hotel Covered Parking Valet Parking Public Parking around the Hotel Virtual Attendance Symposia and plenary sessions will be streamed through Zoom, with select presentations being recorded. More information to come when we open virtual attendance closer to our meeting. Agenda Pre-Conference Workshops : April 29, 2025 Early Career Forum: April 29, 2025 Main Conference: April 30-May 2, 2025 Symposia Proposals Share your groundbreaking research and innovative ideas by submitting a proposal and contribute to the expansion of pain science. Submissions close on October 15, 2024 with accepted abstracts being notified in early December. LEARN MORE Poster Abstracts Showcase your research and engage in insightful conversations with members of the field. We encourage submissions on all aspects of pain research, including clinical and basic science. Submissions close on December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. LEARN MORE Symposia and Poster Abstracts Submission deadline has passed 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 Seize the opportunity to present your research and secure funding to present your innovations at our annual meeting. MORE AWARD INFORMATION USASP Fellows The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) — is an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain. MORE AWARD INFORMATION Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award Celebrating exceptional contributions to the realm of pain research and clinical practice. MORE AWARD INFORMATION 2025 DEI Scholarship 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship The USASP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship is designed to support trainees and young investigators from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds as they pursue careers in pain research and clinical practice. This scholarship provides an opportunity to attend the 2025 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting, where awardees can engage with leading experts, present their research, and participate in professional development sessions. Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 MORE AWARD INFORMATION Awards and Grants for our 2025 Annual Meeting

2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management Workshop *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. 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

Pain, Movement, and Rehabilitation Science Chair: Emma Beisheim-Ryan, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Co-Chair: Kyle Kosik, University of Kentucky Mission Statement: The mission of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) Pain, Movement, & Rehabilitation Science Special Interest Group (SIG) is to reduce the burden of pain through scientific advances in movement and rehabilitation research. Our goal is to unite diverse perspectives of all stakeholders–scientists, clinicians, policymakers, patients, and patient advocates–to stimulate and support the study of pain and movement and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief and function across multiple populations. As a body, USASP represents individuals nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Correspondingly, membership in the Pain, Movement, & Rehabilitation Science SIG remains open to USASP community members interested in advancing the understanding of interactions between pain and movement. Uniting diverse perspectives of all stakeholders–scientists, clinicians, policymakers, patients, and patient advocates–to stimulate and support the study of pain and movement and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief and function across multiple populations. Upcoming Events and Resources You're all caught up! No new updates to display. Login to SIG Portal 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

Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia and Integrative Network (SCDPAIN) Workshop *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. 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

Diversity, Inclusions, and Anti-Racism in Pain Chair: Martha Kenney, Duke University Co-Chair: Troy Dildine, National Institutes of Health Engaging in meaningful conversation, self-reflection, collaboration, and information dissemination about diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism across the pain continuum and promote affirmative practices that address the needs and challenges faced by marginalized, minoritized, and diverse populations. Researching, serving and advocating for equity and inclusivity across the pain continuum. Upcoming Events and Resources Connect with us @USASP_DIA_SIG Resources & Events: Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-122.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery&utm_campaign=UNITE_Update&utm_content=August_2023 NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-137.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery&utm_campaign=UNITE_Update&utm_content=August_2023 Currently seeking members who might be interested in presenting. If you would like to share your work, please reach out to co-chair Martha Kenney. Previous meetings opened upcoming opportunities for collaboration, particularly for USASP symposium proposals and The Journal of Pain special issue. To facilitate these collaborative efforts, we have set up a Google sheet where you can list your contact details and specify if you are seeking collaboration on a symposium proposal, JoP special issue or other projects. Login to SIG Portal 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

Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia Chair: Dayna Loyd Averitt, Texas Woman's University Co-Chair: Diana Goode, University of New England The mission of the Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia Special Interest Group (SIG) shall be to share and promote scientific knowledge and understanding of the role of sex and/or gender on pain and pain management. The overarching goal is to facilitate the study of sex and/or gender differences in pain research where appropriate and promote communication between researchers and other stakeholders on this topic. Our goals are to provide a platform for discussion, data sharing, communication and collaboration, to make recommendations to the research community, and promote the importance of studying sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia and current findings to scientists, the NIH, policymakers, and the public. Goals: Provide a platform for discussion, data sharing, communication and collaboration between researchers that share common interests in sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia Furthering the educational objectives of the SIG via Twitter, meetings, webinars, and an annual symposium at the USASP annual meeting; embedded in these activities are: Engaging trainees Partnering with other SIGs to enhance collaboration Discussing current challenges or controversial topics regarding sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia, with insights into impact on clinical research and clinical applications Making recommendations to the research community regarding studying sex and/or gender influences on pain and pain management Promoting the importance of studying sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia and current findings to scientists, the NIH, policymakers, and the public Bylaws: Two Co-Chairs with 2-year terms 1 new Co-Chair should be elected per year to retain experience in the Chair position Self nominations and voting yearly following the annual USASP meeting (polling via USASP support) Media Coordinator with 2-year term Manage Twitter account Manage Circle in USASP website Membership Any regular or trainee member of the USASP may join the SIG To join, select the SIG during join or renewal process OR email admin@usasp.com to request to join the SIG Meetings Quarterly virtual meetings USASP Activities: Data Blitz Symposium, Social, USASP Chairs Meeting Invited trainee data blitz or seminar every other meeting Historical Dates: SIG approved on October 26th, 2021 (Inaugural Meeting: Jan 18th, 2022) Current Membership: Chair: Dayna Averitt daveritt@twu.edu (2022-2024) Co-Chair: Joyce Da Silva jteixeira@umaryland.edu (2023-2025) Media Coordinator: Nathaniel Hernandeznathaniel.hernandez@duke.edu (2023-2025) Members: 42 members (as of 3.21.23) Upcoming Events and Resources You're all caught up! No new updates to display. Login to SIG Portal 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

Sleep and Pain Chair: Chasity Brimeyer, Medical College of Wisconsin at Children's Wisconsin Co-Chair: Alec Owens, University of Alabama at Birmingham Understanding of how sleep and circadian disturbances affect pain processing, regulation, and chronic pain development. Providing a forum for researchers and clinicians to connect, promote relevant meetings and events, support educational initiatives on sleep disturbance and pain, and host mentor-mentee activities to foster networking and professional development. Upcoming Events and Resources You're all caught up! No new updates to display. Our June 2023 Newsletter Our September 2023 Newsletter Our November 2023 Newsletter Our May 2024 Newsletter Login to SIG Portal 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