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USASP Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee June, 2025

What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Chronic Pain May, 2025 Monica L. Gremillion, PhD, Jacqueline N. Warner, PhD, and Jocelyn Gomez, PsyD

NIH Cuts by County June, 2025

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

Trump is cutting research that helps Americans deal with severe pain April, 2025 Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo

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

Science Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer March, 2025 Nicholas W Gilpin

KNOW-vember The U.S. Pain Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for people with lived experience of pain. Every November, they run an educational campaign called KNOWvember that centers on a different theme each year. This year’s theme is pain research, and the need for greater public awareness is clear. In a recent U.S. Pain Foundation survey, 70% of respondents reported not knowing that pain research is actively happening. We are excited to share that USASP is partnering with the U.S. Pain Foundation to help change that. How can I contribute? As part of this partnership, USASP is inviting members to share a brief, plain-language video describing their research to help the public better understand the important work being done in the pain field. Participation is completely voluntary, and we would be deeply grateful for your involvement. All USASP members - across research areas, disciplines, and training levels - are encouraged to participate. You can contribute in one of two easy ways: 🎥 Submit a short 1-2 minute self-recorded video (upload via Google Drive in portrait mode, .mp4 or .mov format) 💬 Schedule a brief Zoom recording session with USASP staff to record your video (schedule a 10-minute meeting through Calendly ) Parameters The video should be 1-2 minutes long and answer the following questions: What is your name & where do you work? Briefly describe your current research project (to a lay audience). How do you hope your research will help people living with pain? Because these videos will be shared with a non-technical audience, we highly encourage plain language communication in your video, such as avoiding jargon, focusing on the big picture, and using accessible terms (e.g., use vs. utilized, new treatments vs. novel therapeutics). For more tips on plain language communication, please see the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Communication Toolkit . Your video will be posted on the U.S. Pain Foundation’s website and social media accounts throughout November. Your voice can make a real difference in showing the public that pain research is active, vibrant, and full of promise. If you have any questions, you can contact Janelle at janelleletzen@usasp.org . Thank you for helping advance this important effort! November, 2025 Want to make a difference by helping more people understand and trust pain research?

Cuts to indirect costs The proposed cuts to indirect costs will devastate research institutions, local economies, and employment throughout the US

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Advocacy Adopted July 21, 2020. ABOUT US Throughout November - want to make a difference by helping more people understand and trust pain research? Then we'd love for you to submit a brief video about your work for KNOWvember! What is KNOWvember? The U.S. Pain Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for people with lived experience of pain. Every November, they run an educational campaign called KNOWvember that centers on a different theme each year. This year’s theme is pain research, and the need for greater public awareness is clear. In a recent U.S. Pain Foundation survey, 70% of respondents reported not knowing that pain research is actively happening. We are excited to share that USASP is partnering with the U.S. Pain Foundation to help change that. How can I contribute? As part of this partnership, USASP is inviting members to share a brief, plain-language video describing their research to help the public better understand the important work being done in the pain field. Participation is completely voluntary, and we would be deeply grateful for your involvement. All USASP members - across research areas, disciplines, and training levels - are encouraged to participate. You can contribute in one of two easy ways: 🎥 Submit a short 1-2 minute self-recorded video (upload via Google Drive in portrait mode, .mp4 or .mov format) 💬 Schedule a brief Zoom recording session with USASP staff to record your video (schedule a 10-minute meeting through Calendly ) Parameters The video should be 1-2 minutes long and answer the following questions: What is your name & where do you work? Briefly describe your current research project (to a lay audience). How do you hope your research will help people living with pain? Because these videos will be shared with a non-technical audience, we highly encourage plain language communication in your video, such as avoiding jargon, focusing on the big picture, and using accessible terms (e.g., use vs. utilized, new treatments vs. novel therapeutics). For more tips on plain language communication, please see the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Communication Toolkit . Your video will be posted on the U.S. Pain Foundation’s website and social media accounts throughout November. Your voice can make a real difference in showing the public that pain research is active, vibrant, and full of promise. If you have any questions, you can contact Janelle at janelleletzen@usasp.org . Thank you for helping advance this important effort! What can YOU do to make a difference right now? Crafting Your Message Feel free to use the materials provided at the bottom of this page to craft your message (i.e. email, phone call). Below are a few suggestions for current topics to address in your message to local and state representatives. Pro Tip: Make it personal Feel free to use the materials provided at the bottom of this page to craft your message (i.e. email, phone call). Below are a few suggestions for current topics to address in your message to local and state representatives. ProTip: Make it personal Crafting Your Message Cuts to NIH Cuts to NIH will devastate the health science community and infrastructure, particularly support for pain research which is a disabling factor in almost every disease/illness/disorder and therefore crosses every institute NIH infrastructure Due to its complexity and need for input and expertise from multiple institutes, 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 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 8 years. Maintain this line item in the FY 2026 NIH budget at the FY2025 level ($640M) Cuts to indirect costs The proposed cuts to indirect costs will devastate research institutions, local economies, and employment throughout the US Trainees NIH, NSF, and VA funds for training to encourage the best of the next generation to pursue science and health careers in the US rather than alternative careers (finance or business) or leaving the US Possible topics to address in your message Find Your Representatives Click here to find your member Webinars & Trainings Helpful Materials NIH Cuts by county June 2025 View PDF USASP One-Pager July 2025 View PDF Key NIH Pain Research Data View PDF USASP Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee June 2025 View PDF Op-Eds by Members What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Chronic Pain— Untreated childhood pain follows to adulthood by Monica L. Gremillion, PhD, Jacqueline N. Warner, PhD, and Jocelyn Gomez, PsyD (May 29, 2025) Read More What's Lost if We 'Play the Game' to Get Research Funding? — Our journey to understand and treat childhood pain in a new reality by Sarah Nelson, PhD, and Natoshia R. Cunningham, PhD (May 17, 2025) Read More Trump is cutting research that helps Americans deal with severe pain | Opinion By Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo (April 10, 2025) Read More Nicholas W Gilpin (2025) Science Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer eLife 14 :e106710. Read More What can you do to make a difference right now? Find your Representatives Find your representatives Enter your ZIP code to find your federal and state representatives. Make sure you check to ensure your home address is in the district, click the “contact” link, and send each person an email. Craft your Message Feel free to use the materials provided at the bottom of this page to craft your message (i.e. email, phone call). Here are a few suggestions for current topics to address in your message to local and state representatives. Pro Tip: Make it personal! Possible Topics to Address Cuts to NIH Cuts to NIH will devastate the health science community and infrastructure, particularly support for pain research which is a disabling factor in almost every disease/illness/disorder and therefore crosses every institute. READ ARTICLE NIH Infrastructure Due to its complexity and need for input and expertise from multiple institutes, 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. April 2024 The 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 8 years. Maintain this line item in the FY 2026 NIH budget at the FY2025 level ($640M). April 2024 Cuts to Indirect Costs The proposed cuts to indirect costs will devastate research institutions, local economies, and employment throughout the US. April 2024 Affect on Trainees NIH, NSF, and VA funds for training to encourage the best of the next generation to pursue science and health careers in the US rather than alternative careers (finance or business) or leaving the US. April 2024 Webinars and Trainings 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. July, 2025 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. June, 2025 Our commitment to advancing pain research extends to our resources which work to educate and guide the research and translation of...... Helpful Materials USASP One-Pager July, 2025 Send USASP Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee June, 2025 Send NIH Cuts by County June, 2025 Send Key NIH Pain Research Data ?? Send 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 May, 2025 Send What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Chronic Pain Monica L. Gremillion, PhD, Jacqueline N. Warner, PhD, and Jocelyn Gomez, PsyD May, 2025 Send Trump is cutting research that helps Americans deal with severe pain Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo April, 2025 Send Science Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer Nicholas W Gilpin March, 2025 Send Op-Eds by Members Past Advocacy Our commitment to advancing pain research extends to our resources which work to educate and guide the research and translation of...... Send November, 2025 KNOW-vember Want to make a difference by helping more people understand and trust pain research? Read more

USASP Virtual Hill Visit Prep Meeting July, 2025 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.

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)