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The United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) represents the perspectives of professionals, scientists, and policymakers working to stimulate and support the study of pain, translating our knowledge into improved care. United States Association for the Study of Pain Call for Volunteers Deadline to apply for committees EXTENDED June 22, 2026 Our History Learn more about how USASP was formed. Share Content Submit your news to be featured within the USASP community. Contact Us Reach out to us to learn more! 2027 USASP Meeting March 15-18, 2027 Denver, CO Register Here 'OUCH' Talking Pain with USASP Promoting the scientific advances that reduce the burden of pain. Scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers stimulate and support the study of pain that translates into improved care. An association comprised of a of a diverse representation of researchers across the nation, each contributing invaluable expertise to our collective understanding of pain. Together, we pioneer advancements that not only enhance the lives of those suffering from pain but also shape policies and practices that promote equitable access to effective treatments and compassionate care. BECOME A MEMBER Thu, Jul 16 NIH U24 Pain Music Network: Pilot Award Webinar / Webinar Register Here Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT Webinar Fri, Jul 17 #Pain2026 Workshop, Orofacial Pain / Virtual Event Register Here Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Virtual Event The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for the July 17th #Pain2026 workshop, which will focus on Orofacial Pain. The event will be held via Zoom webinar from 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CT), and registration is free. Wed, Sep 16 USASP DIA SIG Webinar: "Beyond Biology: How Discrimination Shapes Pain Experiences" / webinar Details Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT webinar The DIA SIG invites all USASP members to join us for a webinar featuring Anitha Saravanan, PhD, Keesha Roach, PhD, Ericka Merriweather, PhD, and Staja Booker, PhD. Mon, Mar 15 2027 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting / Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Mar 15, 2027, 8:00 AM MDT – Mar 18, 2027, 4:00 PM MDT Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA Upcoming Events Annual Conference 2026 Registration Rates Plenary Speakers Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups Thu, Jul 16 NIH U24 Pain Music Network: Pilot Award Webinar / Webinar Register Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT Webinar Fri, Jul 17 #Pain2026 Workshop, Orofacial Pain / Virtual Event Register Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Virtual Event The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for the July 17th #Pain2026 workshop, which will focus on Orofacial Pain. The event will be held via Zoom webinar from 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CT), and registration is free. Wed, Sep 16 USASP DIA SIG Webinar: "Beyond Biology: How Discrimination Shapes Pain Experiences" / webinar Details Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT webinar The DIA SIG invites all USASP members to join us for a webinar featuring Anitha Saravanan, PhD, Keesha Roach, PhD, Ericka Merriweather, PhD, and Staja Booker, PhD. Mon, Mar 15 2027 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting / Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Mar 15, 2027, 8:00 AM MDT – Mar 18, 2027, 4:00 PM MDT Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Advocacy List KNOW-vember Want to make a difference by helping more people understand and trust pain research? Start Now Science Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer Nicholas W Gilpin Start Now Trump is cutting research that helps Americans deal with severe pain Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo Start Now What's Lost if We 'Play the Game' to Get Research Funding? — Our journey to understand and treat childhood pain in a new reality Sarah Nelson, PhD, and Natoshia R. Cunningham, PhD Start Now What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Chronic Pain Monica L. Gremillion, PhD, Jacqueline N. Warner, PhD, and Jocelyn Gomez, PsyD Start Now USASP Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee Start Now Key NIH Pain Research Data Start Now USASP One-Pager Start Now NIH Cuts by County Start Now USASP Virtual Hill Visit Prep Meeting Participation in virtual hill visits with the Senate Appropriations Committee and House Labor-HHS Subcommittee about the importance of funding NIH and pain research in the upcoming FY 2026 Budget. Start Now Pain Research in Peril: Why Your Voice Matters and What You Can Do Addresses the urgent need for pain researchers to understand what was at stake for NIH-funded pain research and how to take meaningful action. Start Now Support for trainees NIH, NSF, and VA funds for training encourage our strongest the next generation to pursue science and health careers in the US rather than alternative careers (finance or business) or leaving the US Start Now Cuts to indirect costs The proposed cuts to indirect costs will devastate research institutions, local economies, and employment throughout the US Start Now HEAL initiative The HEAL initiative, started in 2018, has expanded funding, improved our knowledge, and addressed the urgent need for non-opioid and non-pharmacological treatments for pain in just X years. Maintain this line item in the FY 2026 NIH budget at the FY2025 level ($640M) Start Now NIH Infrastructure Due to its complexity and cross-institute needs, the NIH infrastructure is critical to continuing to build historically under-funded pain research and advance our knowledge and treatments to address the disabling and costly problem of chronic pain Start Now Cuts to NIH support for pain research Cuts to NIH will devastate the health science community and infrastructure, particularly support for pain research which crosses every institute and center and is a disabling factor in almost every disease/illness/disorder Start Now

Our diverse array of specialized interest groups, each advancing the understanding and treatment within the many niche facets of pain research. Pain Epidemiology Co-Chair: Yurun Cai, University of Pittsburgh Co-Chair: Titilola Falasinnu, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine Reducing pain burden through understanding the distribution and determinants of pain, promoting epidemiologic principles and methods in answering questions related to pain assessment, prevention and clinical care, collaboration with any individuals interested in population and clinical pain outcomes. News and Past Events The USASP Pain Epidemiology SIG held a webinar on January 28, 2026 from 10-11am PT (1-2pm ET). The webinar featured a talk on, "How much does the U.S. adult public pay for pain management?" by Richard L. Nahin, Ph.D., M.P.H. Chief, Epidemiology Program, Division of Intramural Research, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Watch the recording here . Dr. Patel will share with us his career story as a pain epidemiologist doing clinical pain research. There will be ample time to ask questions. We look forward to your participation! Login to SIG Portal Annual Conference 2026 Registration Rates Plenary Speakers Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants Education Calendar of Events Leadership Academy 'OUCH' Pain Podcast Newsletter Archive Previous Events Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP About USASP About Us Our History See All Awards Here Committees and Taskforces Special Interest Groups Mon, Jul 13 Public Comment Opportunity: Proposed OMB Changes to Federal Research Grant Regulations / Regulations.gov Learn more Regulations.gov Submit your comment on the proposed OMB rule affecting federal research funding and oversight. The future of scientific discovery, research training, innovation, and patient care may be influenced by the outcome of this proposal. Fri, Jul 17 #Pain2026 Workshop, Orofacial Pain / Virtual Event Register Virtual Event The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for the July 17th #Pain2026 workshop, which will focus on Orofacial Pain. The event will be held via Zoom webinar from 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CT), and registration is free. Wed, Sep 16 USASP DIA SIG Webinar: "Beyond Biology: How Discrimination Shapes Pain Experiences" / webinar Details webinar The DIA SIG invites all USASP members to join us for a webinar featuring Anitha Saravanan, PhD, Keesha Roach, PhD, Ericka Merriweather, PhD, and Staja Booker, PhD. Mon, Mar 15 2027 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting / Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA Upcoming Event Calendar