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Our diverse array of specialized interest groups, each advancing the understanding and treatment within the many niche facets of pain research. Clinical and Translational Research Chair: Anitha Saravanan, Northern Illinois University Co-Chair: Neil Singla, Lotus Clinical Research Cultivating a collaborative approach for translational preclinical, clinical and population research specialties in pain. “Advance Pain Management from Bench to Bedside.” Promoting a translational research approach within USASP Develop educational initiatives (seminars/ workshops) to disseminate recent discoveries in clinical and translational research in acute and chronic pain. Create awareness of how clinical and translational studies in pain can improve outcomes of pain management, function, mobility, and quality of life across all populations. Bridge gap between preclinical research and clinical improvement in managing pain. Develop a community of diverse researchers and clinicians from all backgrounds with a common interest in clinical and translational research in pain to conduct interdisciplinary work. Share innovative findings and advances in study design, methods, and analyses in clinical and translational research in pain. Disseminate scientific information to enhance policy changes and to facilitate adoption of best practices in community settings. Foster communication for those that need it most. Create opportunities for trainees and early career investigators to collaborate by networking with experts. Encourage an open forum for all CTR SIG participants, including those belonging to diverse backgrounds to meet and interact. Conduct workshops, and other events to grow the CTR- SIG community. Enrich experiences of members by initiating various mentor-mentee activities (e.g., networking meetings, “Slido polls” “Kahoot” sessions) News and Past Events You're all caught up! No new updates to display. Login to SIG Portal Annual Conference Plenary Speakers Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants 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 Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Tue, Nov 11 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Sat, Nov 15 Society for Neuroscience / San Diego Convention Center Learn More San Diego Convention Center , 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Each year, scientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas, share their research, and experience the best the field has to offer. Attend so you can: present research, network with scientists, attend session and events, and browse the exhibit hall. Wed, Dec 03 2026 USASP Leadership Academy EXTENDED DEADLINE / Online Submission Learn more Online Submission Application Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, December 1, 2025 Fri, Dec 05 2026 USASP Meeting Poster Abstract Deadline / Online submission Learn more Online submission Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Join the growing network of pain professionals, researchers, and clinicians, all driven to improve and expand access to pain care. PAYMENTS AND SUPPORT Payments through Payroc allow for use of Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, and Discover cards. If you have any questions please contact us. USASP is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID 84-4008678. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Students and Trainees $50 Students, Trainees, and Fellows Membership $50 Annual income of < $40K Membership $180 Annual income between $40K and $100K Membership $230 Annual income over $100K Creating a community where all who are interested, can afford to enjoy the benefits of membership. VIEW OUR FULL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Networking Members Directory Access to The Journal of Pain Advocacy Grants Leadership Opportunities Access to 18 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Travel Awards Resources for all career stages Discounted Registration Fees to Attend the Annual Scientific Meeting Access to Conference Recordings Monthly Newsletter Monthly Webinars Resources for all Career Stages Grants Opportunities JOIN USASP's GROWING MEMBERSHIP Connect with peers, access cutting-edge research, and secure funding opportunities. Membership opens doors to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities to advance your profession and make a meaningful impact in pain. Shaping the national agenda on pain management. Elevate your Professional Journey by Becoming a Member Annual Conference Plenary Speakers Submit Symposia and Abstracts Awards and Grants 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 Membership Member Login Become a Member Donate to USASP JOIN We are looking forward to connecting with you! Subscribe and Stay in the Know. Tue, Nov 11 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Sat, Nov 15 Society for Neuroscience / San Diego Convention Center Learn More San Diego Convention Center , 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Each year, scientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas, share their research, and experience the best the field has to offer. Attend so you can: present research, network with scientists, attend session and events, and browse the exhibit hall. Wed, Dec 03 2026 USASP Leadership Academy EXTENDED DEADLINE / Online Submission Learn more Online Submission Application Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, December 1, 2025 Fri, Dec 05 2026 USASP Meeting Poster Abstract Deadline / Online submission Learn more Online submission Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Webinars & Trainings 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 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. 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