Past Lessons, Present Innovation, Future Precision: Advancing Pain Science for the Health of Our Nation

From past lessons to future breakthroughs, this webinar explores how pain science is evolving into a precision & technology-driven field. Learn how advances in the biopsychosocial framework, emerging technologies, and translational research are enabling more tailored approaches to pain care, while also addressing critical challenges along the way.

Speakers:

Amber K. Brooks, MD, MS, is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM), specializing in the treatment of complex pain conditions through a multimodal, patient-centered approach. She is widely recognized for her contributions to clinical care, research, and healthcare executive leadership. Her research focuses on leveraging digital solutions to deliver non-pharmacologic interventions for older adults with chronic pain, supported by the National Institute on Aging, and on training the next generation of clinicians and researchers at the intersection of data science and addiction medicine, supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.