Basic Science SIG Meeting

The first half of the meeting will feature presentations from two talented trainees highlighting exciting new research in pain science:

• Paola Pacifico, PhD (Northwestern University)

Immune Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain: The Role of Langerhans Cells in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy 

• Michael Taylor, MD-PhD (VCU)

Monoacylglycerol Lipase: a Novel Analgesic Target in a Humanized Mouse Model of Sickle Cell Disease

The second half of the meeting will focus on SIG business, strategic planning and next steps related to the recent publication: “Research recommendations for the HEAL Initiative: A path forward for pain research.”