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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 2026 Meeting March 23-26 in Philadelphia, PA at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. 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! Attend our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Loews Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia, PA March 23-26, 2026 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 Tue, Nov 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Nov 25, 2025, 7:00 PM Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Dec 23, 2025, 7:00 PM Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Jan 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Nov 25, 2025, 7:00 PM Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Dec 23, 2025, 7:00 PM Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Jan 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. 2025 Annual Meeting Registration REGISTER HERE FULL (IN PERSON) ATTENDANCE (In person and includes lunches, breaks, and attendance to the President's Reception) Attendee Type Early Rate (Ends 2/17/25) Regular Rate (2/18/25- 3/24/25) Late Rate (3/25/25- 4/28/25) Trainee $400 $400 $400 Regular Members $750 $950 $1210 Speaker $750 $750 $750 Non-Member* $980 $1180 $1440 Member (day rate) $350 $550 $810 Non-Member (day rate) $560 $800 $1100 Trainee (virtual) $50 Regular Member (virtual) $200 Speaker (virtual) $0 Non-Member (virtual) $600 ONE-DAY Registration Only Attendee Type Early Rate (Ends 2/17/25) Regular Rate (2/18/25- 3/24/25) Late Rate (3/25/25- 4/28/25) VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE 
 Registration Opens 3/14/25 Attendee type Cost The scientific program starts on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with pre-conference programming, beginning at 8:00 am for pre-conference workshops and the Early Career Forum at noon with lunch. The President’s Reception, which all attendees are invited to attend, begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 29th. Please plan to participate in the full program, which ends on Friday, May 2, at 1:30 pm with a lunch panel discussion. Continuing Education Credits CME will only be available for the 2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Pain Management pre-conference workshop , which will be held on Tuesday, April 29th. Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Registration for pre-conference workshops is included as part of the 2025 Annual Meeting registration. However, full meeting registration is not required to attend/register for pre-conference Workshop. Funding Opportunity for Patient Advocates and Persons with Lived Experience The USASP is committed to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience with pain. We invite you to apply for funding to attend the 2025 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting. This funding can cover expenses such as registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Applicants must be USASP members and demonstrate financial need and alignment with our mission. This form is currently closed. Travel Awards: If you have applied for a 2025 USASP Travel Award, please hold off on registering until you find out the status of your application. Virtual Attendance: If you are unable to attend in-person, we will be using software that allows virtual conference participation. This year, all symposia and plenary sessions will be streamed through Zoom. Only symposia and plenary sessions will be recorded. Virtual Registration - Click Here Cancellation Policy Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made BEFORE April 1, 2025. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar USASP works to keep the annual meeting affordable while offering great science, networking, and career development. The goal is to break even , not make a profit. We don't have large exhibits, and we plan carefully to keep costs reasonable. When we hold the meeting, we sign a contract with the hotel that includes costs for guest rooms and food. The hotel provides the meeting space at no extra cost if we meet these minimums. Because we don't know exactly how many people will attend until we are days out from the meeting, we have to make our best estimate months in advance. We base our budget and registration fees on past meetings and current events that might affect attendance, while setting prices that cover us if fewer people come than expected. Registration Fees: We try to keep fees as low as possible, especially for trainees. Fees cover meals, audio/visual setup, poster boards, and speaker travel. Meals at the hotel cost more but help everyone stay together for networking and discussions, which is valuable for all. Lodging: We also contract with the hotel for attendees to book a certain number of rooms (for example, 170 rooms per night). If we don't meet that number, USASP has to pay for the unused rooms. Room rates are negotiated to be lower than market rates and booking at the meeting hotel helps support USASP and future meetings. The Bottom Line: Our rates are estimated based on what we expect for USASP to break even from the Annual Scientific Meeting. Please book your room at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel to best support USASP. How does USASP decide the cost of the Annual Scientific Meeting? FULL (IN PERSON) ATTENDANCE Attendee Type Early Bird Rate Regular Rate Late Rate Trainee $400 $400 $400 Regular Members $750 $950 $1210 Speaker $750 $750 $750 Non-Member* $980 $1180 $1440 * New member rate includes a one year regular membership. ONE-DAY (IN PERSON) ATTENDANCE Attendee Type Early Bird Rate Regular Rate Late Rate Member (day rate) $350 $550 $810 Non-Member (day rate) $560 $800 $1100 * Non-member rate does not include a membership. VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE Attendee Type Registration Rate Trainee (virtual) $50 Regular Member (virtual) $200 Speaker (virtual) $0 Non-Member (virtual) $600 Join our scientific programming starting with our pre-conference workshops and Early Career Forum on Monday, March 23rd. Afterwards, our President's Reception invites all attendees to celebrate the incredible work accomplished this year in preparation for the impactful perspectives shared during our full program. Early bird rates extend until January 17th, 2026 . Regular rates continue until February 24th, 2026 . Late rates take effect until registration closes March 23rd, 2026 . Please read this explanation of how we calculate registration rates. Continuing Education Credits CME will NOT be available. Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Registration for pre-conference workshops is included as part of the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting registration. However, full meeting registration is not required to attend/register for a pre-conference workshop. Funding for Patient Advocates and Persons with Lived Experience The USASP is committed to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience with pain. We invite you to apply for funding to attend the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting. This funding can cover expenses such as registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Applicants must be USASP members and demonstrate financial need and alignment with our mission. Apply for funding here. Travel Awards: Travel awards will only be available if applied for through poster abstract submissions. Please hold off on registering until you find out the status of your application. View details on poster abstracts here. Virtual Attendance Opens in January: If you are unable to attend in-person, we will be using software that allows virtual conference participation. This year, all symposia and plenary sessions will be streamed through Zoom. Only symposia and plenary sessions will be recorded. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made before March 1st, 2026. 2026 Registration Rates Register Here

March 23-26, 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, PA Attend our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Register Here Complete your registration for the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting Call for Posters Share your research through our poster presentations. USASP Fellows Learn more about how to submit a nomination for USASP Fellow status. Lifetime Achievement Recognize outstanding contributions with this award nomination. Loews Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia, PA March 23-26, 2026 2026 Registration Rates Program at a Glance Scroll to explore the conference at a glance. From inspiring keynote voices to impactful workshops and networking opportunities, this section showcases the experiences waiting for you. LEARN MORE Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Here is the title of a symposium Drs. Christina Yang and Meredith Grey Time The Blank Room Add big title here Quána Madison, MA Person with Lived Experience Plenary Author, Artist, and Advocate for People with Lived Experience Cameron is a college freshman who has experienced chronic pain for his entire life. In the past few years, he’s become an outspoken advocate for the disabled community, and he is very passionate about disability and LGBTQ rights and the intersections between them. Guided by his experiences as a disabled person and what he’s learned from years of advocacy within the disabled community, he is excited to speak at this conference and share what he’s learned with you all. “Empathy, Resilience & Creativity as Tools of Resistance in the Fight for Pain Relief: Perspectives from a Person Living with Chronic Pain” Jennifer Stinson, RN-EC, PhD, CPNP, FAAN Canada Gairdner Peter Gilgan Moment Laureate; Senior Scientist, Child Health Evaluative Sciences; Professor, Lawrence S. Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto; The Hospital for Sick Children Ted works at The Center for Advanced Pain Studies, UT Dallas and Ashbel Smith Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at University of Texas at Dallas where is the Director of the Center for Advanced Pain Studies. Ted did his PhD with Ken Hargreaves at UT Health San Antonio and his postdoc with Fernando Cervero at McGill. Ted started his independent lab in 2007 at University of Arizona and moved to UT Dallas in 2014. Ted’s lab’s goal is to identify molecular mechanisms causing chronic pain with emphasis on developing new drugs to treat pain. His lab’s focus is on human molecular neuroscience with specialization on dorsal root ganglion and spinal dorsal horn. Ted has published more than 200 peer reviewed studies, and has been continuously funded by NIH for more than 15 years. He is co-founder of many companies, including 4E Therapeutics. “Innovating Pediatric Pain Care: The Promise and Practice of Digital Therapeutics" Victoria Abraira, PhD Rising Star Plenary Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers University Luana is a Power Distinguished Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Director of the Placebo Beyond Opinion Center at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Dr. Colloca holds an MD, a Master’s degree in Bioethics, and a PhD in Neuroscience. She completed her postdoctoral training at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, and a senior research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA. Dr. Colloca has conducted studies on the behavioral, neural, and pharmacological mechanisms of pain modulation related to placebo and nocebo effects. Her lab has also developed an interest in virtual reality as a non-pharmacological approach to relieving pain and other symptoms. She has published in top-ranked international journals, including Biological Psychiatry, Annual Reviews of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Pain, Nature Neuroscience, JAMA, The Lancet Neurology, Science, and The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Her research has been cited over 19,200 times (H-index 64) and has been featured in National Geographic, The New Scientist, The Washington Post, Science Daily, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Nature, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today. Dr. Colloca has received the Dubner and Patrick Wall awards from the International Association for the Study of Pain and the UMB 2024 Researcher of the Year award, among others. She is committed to science dissemination, including podcasts (one with Jason Alexander of Seinfeld) and a TEDx talk. "Context is Key: How Spinal Cord Neuromodulation Shapes Our Somatosensory Experiences" Grégory Scherrer, PharmD, PhD Basic Science Research Plenary Associate Professor School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, of Pharmacology, UNC Neuroscience Center, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Beth is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab. A psychologist-scientist, she leads NIH and PCORI-funded national studies that on scalable behavioral analgesic interventions and patient-centered opioid reduction. Her work centers on developing, investigating and disseminating solutions that offer more equitable access to evidence-based behavioral pain care for diverse and underserved populations. She created Empowered Relief® a 1-session group intervention that rapidly equips individuals with effective pain relief skills for acute, chronic, and post-surgical pain. Empowered Relief® is being delivered by certified instructors in 29 countries and in 8 languages. She has three times briefed the U.S. Congress and the FDA on patient-centered pain care and opioid stewardship. She is a scientific member of the NIH Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee, served on the CDC Opioid Workgroup (2021), is Chief Science Advisor for AppliedVR, and is author of four books for patients and clinicians. She has keynoted national pain society conferences in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the U.K. In 2018 she spoke on the psychology of pain relief at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Stanford Faculty Profile and full CV: https://profiles.stanford.edu/beth-darnall Twitter: @bethdarnall “Neural Circuits and New Therapeutics for the Multiple Dimensions of Pain” Plenary Speakers Discussing current information related to pain mechanisms, pain prevention an intervention, alongside other supporting topics. Awards for High Priority Early Career Investigators Designed to support trainees and young investigators from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds as they pursue careers in pain research and clinical practice. This scholarship provides an opportunity to attend the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting, where awardees can engage with leading experts, present their research, and participate in professional development sessions. LEARN MORE 2026 Travel Award Seize the opportunity to present your research and secure funding to present your innovations at our annual meeting. LEARN MORE USASP Fellows The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) — is an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain. LEARN MORE Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award Celebrating exceptional contributions to the realm of pain research and clinical practice. LEARN MORE Recognize Excellence with our 2026 Awards and Grants Submit your Symposia Share your groundbreaking research and innovative ideas by submitting a proposal and contribute to the expansion of pain science. Submissions close on Wednesday October 15, 2025 with accepted abstracts being notified in early December. LEARN MORE Submit a Poster Abstract Showcase your research and engage in insightful conversations with members of the field. We encourage submissions on all aspects of pain research, including clinical and basic science. Submissions close on December 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. Learn More Contribute to our Scientific Programming Our 2026 Sponsors President CONTACT US Discover the best of Philadelphia! Just steps or a short ride from the venue, you’ll find iconic landmarks, historic sites, and great dining options—perfect for a quick coffee break, networking lunch, or evening outing. Make the most of your visit by experiencing a taste of the city between sessions EXPLORE Getting Here Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, PA hosts our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. Interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration and leave you with lifelong learnings! Take advantage of early-bird registration and special group discounts to maximize your experience and make attending even more accessible. Book Your Hotel Room- Coming Soon By Plane Coming soon. By Car Coming soon. By Train? Coming soon. Attend Virtual Sessions Coming soon. Booking your hotel Coming soon. SCD SIG Inaugural Pre-Conference Workshop Tuesday, April 29th, 1200h to 1630h The new USASP Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) SIG invites you to participate in a half day preconference workshop. Please join us for talks from established SCD investigators spanning basic, clinical and translational topics, an early career blitz, networking opportunities and science speed dating. Registration is required. A box lunch will be provided. LEARN MORE Empowering Pain Research: Leveraging PCORI for Funding and Stakeholder Engagement Tuesday, April 29th, 1300h to 1630h Join Drs. Mark Bicket and Erin Krebs for a unique pre-conference workshop to help our members learn about the funding process from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). "Empowering Pain Research: Leveraging PCORI for Funding and Stakeholder Engagement" is crafted specifically to help researchers including but not limited to mid-career and senior researchers unlock the full potential of their work to make a bigger impact in the field of pain management. LEARN MORE 2025 Updated Essentials of Primary Care Management Tuesday, April 29th, 0800h to 1615h Join pain management experts from the University of California Davis in a one-day CME course offered for physicians, NP/PAs, nurses, and other clinicians interested in education by expert faculty regarding the management of patients with complex pain conditions . The course will target pressing topics related to pain management with didactic presentations and in-person discussion and demonstration sessions. The learner objectives include understanding effective evaluation and diagnosis of the patient in pain as well as implementation of evidence-based treatment options for pain. This program offers up to 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for eligible participants. LEARN MORE Pre-conference Workshops and Forums Leading pain experts, researchers, and practitioners covering a spectrum of topics, from the latest advancements in pain research to innovative approaches. THE FINE PRINT Refund requests for cancellations will not be accepted after Monday, March 2, 2026. For any other requests, please contact us . 2026 Early Career Forum Join us at the 2025 USASP Early Career Forum, a dedicated pre-conference event on April 29th designed to support trainees (currently completing their degree) and early-career professionals. Note that junior faculty are considered early-career professionals and are strongly encouraged to participate in this event. LEARN MORE HERE Session A Monday, April 15th, 10:00-11:15 am Session B Monday, April 15th, 2:00 - 3:15 pm Session C Tuesday, April 16th 10:00- 11:15 am Session D Tuesday, April 16th 2:00 - 3:15 pm Research Poster Presentations Poster Session Assignments Specifications What are Rigor icons? Download Rigor Icons for my Poster Setup and Takedown Schedule 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Call for nominations for the USASP Board of Directors, including Treasurer 2026 Board of Directors Election Call for nominations for the USASP Board of Directors, including President-Elect. You will receive a link to vote through your email. Voting coming soon! Criteria, Roles, and Term Lengths President Elect Term: 4 years Oversees financial matters for the USASP including managing accounts, overseeing payments and deposits of all moneys and reporting to the Board and membership an account of the financial condition of the association. The Treasurer serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee and oversees the budgeting for the USASP each year. Eligibility Criteria: Mid- to Senior-career individual (Assoc./Full or Senior Scientist/Director) with demonstrated proficiency in financial management and budgeting. Board of Directors (three open positions)*: Term: Three years Directors on the Board provide advice to the President and guidance on issues brought to the USASP and support the Board’s decision-making process. Directors will serve concurrently on at least one other USASP Committee and/or Task Force as the liaison between the Committee/Task Force and the Board. The below criteria for open seats are defined based on the required characteristics to balance the experience and expertise on the Board. Seat 1: Mid- to Senior-career investigator (Assoc./Full or Senior Scientist/Director) whose primary designation** is Basic Research -Preclinical Seat 2: An individual from any career stage whose primary designation** is Clinical Care and/or Patient Advocacy Seat 3: An individual from any career stage whose primary designation** is Behavioral and Social Sciences or Population Health and Health Services **Primary Designation is how an individual’s career classification is self-identified on their USASP membership profile. Candidates for President-Elect Daniela Maria Menichella, MD, PhD Associate Professor Northwestern University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Edgar Alfonso Romero-Sandoval, MD, PhD Professor Wake Forest University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Beth Darnall, PhD Professor Stanford University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Candidates for Basic Science Tayler Sheahan, PhD Assistant Professor Medical College of Wisconsin CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Katelyn Sadler, PhD Assistant Professor University of Texas at Dallas CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Candidates for Clinical Care and Patient Advocacy Hailey Bulls, PhD Assistant Professor University of Alabama at Birmingham CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Andrea L. Chadwick, MD, MSc, FASA Kasumi Arakawa Endowed Professor University of Kansas School of Medicince CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Natoshia Raishevich Cunningham, PhD Associate Professor Michigan State University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Candidates for Behavioral and Social Sciences Anitha Saravanan, PhD Assistant Professor Northern Illinois University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Ellen Terry, PhD Associate Professor University of Florida CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Trevor Lentz, PT, PhD, MPH Associate Professor Duke University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Cornelius Groenewald, MD Associate Professor Stanford University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview Laura Simons, PhD Professor Stanford University CV Qualifications & Disclosures Personal Statement Video Interview 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Call for Poster Abstracts Poster abstracts should encompass topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain. We are accepting abstracts until 11:59 ET on December 5th, 2025. Submit your Poster Abstract Presentation Formats: Poster abstracts will be presented in person Topics: Submissions related to pain research (basic science, translational, and clinical) and pain management are encouraged. Download poster abstract instructions. Poster Abstract Submission Guidelines Length of abstract: 250 words max Abstracts must be submitted using the designated link (see below) Each abstract submitted must have a unique corresponding/presenting author The first author will be the main contact for the submission. Abstracts will be published in the Journal of Pain. Members and non-members are eligible to submit abstracts. Abstracts of unpublished work will be accepted if the abstract is not currently in Press (i.e., at the time of abstract submission) Trainees, students and postdoctoral fellows, are eligible to have their abstract reviewed for poster awards. Please indicate on the submission form if you would like to be considered. Formatting: (See below for example) Only the first author's affiliations should be included at the end of the author list due to space limitations for publication in the Journal of Pain. Double check the spelling of all author names and make sure all authors’ are included. Present complete name of first author’s affiliation. National Institutes of Health vs. NIH The abstract should be written all in one fluid paragraph without subheadings or indentations. No figures or tables are permitted. Capitalize each word in the title, abbreviations are not permitted. If possible, please avoid using special characters in the text. (eg. mean age§SD=39.43§12.58) Do not include numbered references/bibliography. Authors who wish to cite specific research may do so parenthetically such as, (Palermo, 2019). Funded sources may be included at the end of the abstract. (eg. Funding: RO1AGO4891) Note: You'll need to insert the text of the abstract in the submission portal as well as upload a Word document of your abstract. Please organize the body of the abstract as follows: A statement of the purpose of the study. An outline of the methods used. A summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions. A statement of the conclusions reached. It is not satisfactory to state that “the results will be discussed.” Note: Abstracts submitted that do not follow these formatting guidelines will be rejected and sent back to the main contact. Travel Awards: Applications are part of your abstract submission. See the Fourwaves submission platform for more information. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at admin@usasp.org

The highest class of membership within the USASP — an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain. USASP Fellows The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) — is an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain. APPLY HERE MEET OUR 2025 FELLOWS DETAILED APPLICATION PROCESS The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) recognizes individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on the field of pain research education and clinical care. Fellowship status honors members who have demonstrated excellence in advancing the understanding of pain through sustained scholarship leadership and service. USASP Fellows represent a distinguished community of researchers clinicians and educators whose contributions continue to shape the direction of pain science and improve the lives of people living with pain. This designation reflects not only past achievement but an ongoing commitment to elevating the field and supporting the next generation of innovators in pain research. Key Dates and Deadlines Applications for our USASP Fellowship will be accepted until Wednesday November 5th, 2025. Sean Mackey, MD, PhD Stanford University Daniela Menichella, MD, PhD Northwestern University Theodore Price, PhD University of Texas at Dallas Kathryn Albers, PhD Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research Keela Herr, PhD University of Iowa Ru-Rong Ji, PhD Duke University Steven Weisman, MD Children's Wisconsin Gary Walco, PhD University of Washington Robert Kerns, PhD Yale University Vitaly Napadow, PhD Harvard University Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite, MA, PhD Johns Hopkins University 2025 Fellows Eligibility Requirements The minimum membership requirements for a Fellow shall be as follows: At the time of the application deadline, the applicant or nominee must have completed at least 2 years of active membership in USASP at the Regular membership levels (Membership minimum is based on total years as a regular member and is not required to be consecutive). A fellow must be nominated by a current or past USASP Board Officer or Member (click here to view the list) , each of whom can nominate one individual per year. The application must include a letter on the nominator’s letterhead and signed by the nominator. A nomination packet must be submitted electronically to the central office of the USASP. The Fellow Review Panel, part of the USASP Awards Committee, will review all completed applications and make recommendations to the USASP Board of Directors for Fellow designation. Fellows of USASP must remain active members of USASP (e.g., dues-paying, service commitments, etc.) for at least 5 years following this designation to maintain fellow status. The minimum standards for a USASP Fellow shall be as follows: The nominee must have either an advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing, or a professional degree from an accredited professional institution. The nominee must have been engaged in recognized work related to pain for at least 15 years after completing training prior to application in each of the following areas: Current engagement in advancing the pain field at the time of nomination. Nominees can demonstrate such engagement in a variety of ways, including the following: i. Research—such as receiving federal grant awards, conducting primary research, or promoting methodological or statistical improvements. ii. Clinical or other practice—such as working with patients, caregivers, or pain services organizations in innovative ways, or having a major role in supervising students in pain practice. iii. Education or training—such as teaching courses on pain or mentoring trainees. iv. Administrative—such as chairing a department of pain sciences or a pain studies program or administrating a pain services or advocacy organization. v. Public policy—such as advocating for the pain field at local, state, regional, or national levels. Past scholarly achievements in the field of pain. Nominees must have been engaged in recognized work related to pain and must have demonstrated an active interest and commitment to pain. This interest can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, such as the following: i. Recognition for research or teaching for pain ii. Leader of nationally recognized pain-related programs iii. Engagement in funded pain research projects iv. Chair of symposia at national conferences v. Development of innovative curricula for pain specialization tracks vi. Involvement in USASP and IASP activities. A history of Service Activities to the pain community: A minimum of three activities/roles in service to a organization or institution that promotes pain science and the mission of the USASP (e.g., NIH, VA, PCORI, IASP, APS, CPS) as evidence of a strong and sustained commitment to the field of pain. Nominations Process To nominate an individual for USASP Fellow Status, submit the following materials in a single PDF file: Nominee Information Full name, current affiliation, and contact information (email and phone number). Nomination Letter On official letterhead (if applicable), signed by a current or past USASP Board Officer or Board Member. The letter should: Describe the nominee’s qualifications and contributions to the field of pain. Outline the nominee’s Service Activities to the pain community that support USASP’s mission. Explain why the nominee deserves Fellow status. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Full CV including education, professional experience, scholarly achievements, and USASP involvement. Two Letters of Support Provided by individuals selected by the nominee. At least one supporter must have a minimum of 2 years of active USASP Regular membership. The membership directory can be accessed here (you will be prompted to login). Using your member credentials to log in --> "Find a Member" on the right hand side. Submission Instructions: Combine all documents into one PDF file. Email the file to admin@usasp.org with the subject line: “USASP Fellow Nomination.” Deadline: November 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Review Process: The USASP Awards Committee will review all complete applications and forward recommendations to the Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified in December, 2025. Inducted Fellows will be recognized at the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting (March 23- 26, 2026, Philadelphia, PA). Expectations of Fellows Attend the Annual Scientific Meeting President's Reception (March 23, 2026) in the year following election for formal recognition. Maintain active USASP membership for at least 5 years to retain Fellow status. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

The official Journal of Pain for the United States Association for the Study of Pain, one of our field's highest-impact journals. Journal of Pain Publishing original articles, reviews, and focuses related to all aspects of pain, including basic, translational, and clinical research, epidemiology, education, and health policy. BECOME A MEMBER The Editorial Fellowship will give participants the opportunity to obtain insight into the peer review process by shadowing experienced journal editors, thereby obtaining a direct and immersive experience in how a manuscript is handled, from submission to final decision. This will include the opportunity to critically review papers with the supervision of assigned editors who will serve as their mentors. Fellows will enhance skills in recognizing the characteristics of well-conducted research and to detect flaws in design, statistical analysis, and biases in data interpretation that compromise the quality of research. Through interaction with current editors and editorial board members, fellows learn the roles of editor, reviewer, and publisher to gain a broad understanding of the overall scientific publishing process. Applications are due November 1, 2024. LEARN MORE HERE Apply to the Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program to Promote Diversity in Editorial Leadership Current Monthly Issue Journal of Pain Homepage Guide for Authors Sign up for Alerts G.F. Gebhart JoP Young Investigator Award Open Access Options Editorial Fellows Jenna L Adamowicz, PhD Editorial Fellow VA Connecticut Healthcare System: West Haven, West Haven, CT & Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Alessandra Anzolin, PhD Editorial Fellow Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Guillermo Ceniza Bordallo, PhD Editorial Fellow University Complutense of Madrid Madrid, Spain Sampurna Chakrabarti, PhD Editorial Fellow Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin, Germany Gerard Limerick, MD, PhD Editorial Fellow Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Ellen L. Terry, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Florida Gainesville, FL Editorial Fellows Archive Emma Fisher, PhD Assistant Editor University of Bath, UK Nadia Soliman, PhD Assistant Editor Imperial College London, UK Aidan G Cashin, PhD Assistant Editor University of New South Wales, AUS Assistant Editors for Transparency and Open Science Appreciation for our pain community, who united in a remarkable effort to support the USASP in acquiring The Journal of Pain. This Journal follows the ICMJE's Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Provide opportunities individuals from underrepresented groups (racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and/or disabilities). High Priority Early Career Investigators Award The goal of this scholarship is to support individuals from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds by providing access to opportunities that foster career advancement, enhance professional development, and introduce them to the field of pain research. APPLY HERE Previous Winners Key Dates and Deadlines Nominations are to be submitted by February 5th, 2026. A limited number of scholarships are available to assist Trainees or Young Investigators in attending the conference to learn about pain research. This scholarship will cover a trainee registration to attend the conference, including the Early Career Forum on March 23, 2026. Eligibility For this award, a Trainee or Young Investigator is an individual who has graduated from high school and has not yet completed their bachelor's degree or terminal education/training (MD/DO, PhD, RN) OR an individual that has completed their terminal degree within the last 5 years AND is continuing their training (e.g., postdoctoral training or clinical fellowship). Students must demonstrate that they meet the NIH criteria for disadvantaged background . Applicants do not need to submit a poster abstract to apply for this Scholarship. Applicants who have been awarded a 2026 USASP Travel Award are not eligible. Detailed Application Process A Letter of Recommendation 1-page maximum and required to be provided by either a professor, advisor, mentor, or someone who can attest to your career aspirations; please have them send the LoR to admin@usasp.org ) One(1) Page Personal Statement describing Your career goals. Why you believe attending this conference will benefit your career goals, research goals, or educational program. How you meet the NIH criteria for an individual from a disadvantaged background. Curriculum Vitae or Resume Optional: While not required to apply, please include your previous research experiences, research presentations, leadership experiences, awards, and publications. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

The official Journal of Pain for the United States Association for the Study of Pain, one of our field's highest-impact journals. Previous Editorial Fellows Publishing original articles, reviews, and focuses related to all aspects of pain, including basic, translational, and clinical research, epidemiology, education, and health policy. BECOME A MEMBER The Editorial Fellowship will give participants the opportunity to obtain insight into the peer review process by shadowing experienced journal editors, thereby obtaining a direct and immersive experience in how a manuscript is handled, from submission to final decision. This will include the opportunity to critically review papers with the supervision of assigned editors who will serve as their mentors. Fellows will enhance skills in recognizing the characteristics of well-conducted research and to detect flaws in design, statistical analysis, and biases in data interpretation that compromise the quality of research. Through interaction with current editors and editorial board members, fellows learn the roles of editor, reviewer, and publisher to gain a broad understanding of the overall scientific publishing process. Applications are due November 1, 2024. LEARN MORE HERE Apply to the Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program to Promote Diversity in Editorial Leadership Troy Dildine, PhD Editorial Fellow Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA Hannah Durand, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Stirling, Scotland, UK Fenan Rassu, PhD John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Kimberly Stephens, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AK Daniel Whibley, PhD Editorial Fellow University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2024 Editorial Fellows Alison Anderson, PhD The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH Karlyn Edwards, PhD Stanford University, Stanford, CA Martha Kenney, MD Duke University, Durham, NC Timothy Meeker, PhD Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD Jennifer Nyland, PhD Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 2023 Editorial Fellows Appreciation for our pain community, who united in a remarkable effort to support the USASP in acquiring The Journal of Pain. This Journal follows the ICMJE's Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Thu, Feb 26 2026 International #HeadacheAcademy / Los Angeles Learn More Los Angeles, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Load More Upcoming Event Calendar

Representing scientists nationwide who collaboratively research, diagnose, and treat pain in the United States. Call for Symposia Symposia should encompass topics related to clinical practice, basic science or mechanisms, and translational research related to pain. We are accepting applications until 11:59 ET on October 15th, 2025. SUBMIT YOUR SYMPOSIA Proposal Guidelines Required: Proposals must feature unique speakers who are not included in any other proposals (i.e., each speaker may only participate in one proposal). Required: Each speaker should represent a different institution (this does NOT include the moderator). Applications typically have 3 speakers. It is strongly recommended that the scientific content of the symposium be significantly different from that of a recent (last three years) USASP symposium in which one of the named speakers participated. It is important that you justify any deviations from the above criteria in your application so that the Scientific Program Committee can judge your application more fairly. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate speaker diversity in one or more of the following areas: No more than 1 of 3 speakers has presented at a USASP conference in the last three years Multiple disciplines (clinical, translational, and basic science) Includes a person with lived experience of pain Various career stages (early, mid, and senior) Gender representation Speaker(s) from institutions that qualify for REAP or AREA funding ( https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/R15-Eligibility-Decision-Tree.pdf ) Representation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Representation from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Guidelines for Submission: The body of the abstract should be 300 words or less. If selected, the abstract will be used to market the session. Separately from the abstract, please include the following information on the submission form. Speaker names, titles, affiliations, titles of the presentations 2-3 learning objectives for each presentation Describe how much time you will devote to Q/A with audience participation and how you will engage the audience. Briefly describe in two to three sentences (no more) why your symposium should be included in the 2026 meeting. (if applicable) Briefly justify any deviations from the above criteria in your application so that the SPC can judge your application more fairly. Session Format: Symposia sessions will last about 80 minutes and are expected to be interactive between the presenters and attendees whenever possible. A moderator (can be identified from the presenters if appropriate) should be prepared with follow-up questions for the presenters and the audience in order to stimulate audience and presenter participation during the Q&A session.

Our diverse array of specialized interest groups, each advancing the understanding and treatment within the many niche facets of pain research. Pain Neuroimaging Chair: Katherine Martucci, Duke University Co-Chair: Paul Geha, MD, University of Rochester Missions for this special interest group are coming! News and Past Events Neuromodulation in Pain: Perspectives from Neuroimaging Studies On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the USASP Pain Neuroimaging Special Interest Group hosted a live 90-minute webinar focusing on neuromodulation in pain. We enjoyed hearing from 3 incredible clinician/scientist researchers about their work ranging from neuromodulation with implantable devices to non-invasive neuromodulation techniques as treatments for a variety of chronic pain conditions. Speakers & Topics: Vafi Salmasi, MD, MS (Stanford University): Neuromodulation with Implantable Devices Juliana Corlier, PhD (Univ of California Los Angeles): Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic Pain and Headaches using Neuromodulation Anna Woodbury MD MSc (Emory University): Neuromodulation in Pain Listen to the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l-heM293Ge3495s0lWlz2892QhM9HxIJ/view?usp=sharing View the videos from our SIG Webinar Summer 2025 – FMRI Methods Beyond the Cortex Here . Powerpoint Slides are here. On Wednesday July 30, 2025, the Pain Neuroimaging SIG held an engaging and informative session on fMRI methods beyond the cortex, with a focus on spinal cord imaging and integrated brain-spinal approaches. As interest grows in mapping the whole central nervous system, this session highlighted both methods-development and applications in pain neuroscience. Presentations from leading experts covered emerging techniques, technical considerations, and practical strategies for acquiring and analyzing high-quality data in these challenging regions—offering valuable insights for both new and experienced researchers. Speakers & Topics: · Dr. Kenneth Weber (Stanford University) : Introduction to cervical spinal cord fMRI methods · Dr. Gergely David (University of Zurich) : Advances in lumbar spinal cord imaging · Dr. Christine S.W. Law (Stanford University) : Combining brain and spinal cord imaging · Dr. Katherine Martucci (Duke University) : Applications of spinal cord imaging to chronic pain research fMRI Methods Town Hall – Everything you wanted to know about using pain & sensory stimulation in the MRI scanner environment This event was an informative session on fMRI methods and the use of pain and sensory stimulation in the MRI scanner environment. The town hall featured presentations from leading experts, who shared practical knowledge that could be applied to research. Dr. Daniel Harper (Emory) shared insights on QST Labs and Medoc equipment, focusing on specific equipment models, their setup, and optimal use in the scanner environment. Drs. Dario Pfyffer and Merve Kaptan (Stanford University) discussed other modalities in the scanner environment, such as fully automated cold pressor, TS, and mechanical pressure pain. Dr. Arvina Grahl (Harvard University) provided insights on assessing responses to pain stimuli using pressure cuffs in a scanner. Dr. Massieh Moayedi (University of Toronto), an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pain NeuroImaging, shared extensive knowledge on pain neuroimaging, incorporating multiple stimulation devices and brain imaging modalities. Listen Here Join us to hear from Dr. Vince Calhoun (Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory) and Dr. Andrew Michael (Duke University). Dr. Vince Calhoun will cover the basics though advanced techniques for using functional connectivity and network neuroscience methods to analyze neuroimaging data, and Dr. Andrew Michael will provide a recently published example of applying these methods to pain research. An Introduction to Data-driven Functional (Network) Connectivity Speaker: Vince Calhoun, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, Director of Tri-institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS) at Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Emory Enhanced Motor Network Engagement during Reward Gain Anticipation in Fibromyalgia Speaker: Andrew Michael PhD, Director of Imaging Analytics and Informatics, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, Duke University Paper Details: Enhanced motor network engagement during reward gain anticipation in fibromyalgia. Park SH, Michael AM, Baker AK, Lei C, Martucci KT. Cortex. 2024 Apr;173:161-174. PMID: 38417389; PMCID: PMC10963137. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2023.12.017. Listen Here The Pain and Neuroimaging SIG will met on January 30th at 4pm ET . This meeting featured presentations from Dr. Etienne Vachon-Presseau and Dr. Adam Thomas, PhD. Information about both speakers and their presentations can be found below. Adam Thomas, PhD leads the Data Science and Sharing Team at the National Institute of Mental Health’s Intramural Research Program. The team mission is to support and advance the creation, distribution, and utilization of large, open datasets to accelerate discovery. The team provides tools and training to help scientists embrace open and reproducible science practices. This includes standardized; community recognized formats and repositories for data storage and dissemination, collaborative, version controlled tools for developing analysis code, and open distribution of all experimental methods and results to maximize impact and reproducibility. In this presentation Dr. Thomas will provide a brief overview of the past, present, and future of neuroimaging data sharing repositories as well as the challenges the field faces in achieving wide adoption of data sharing. Etienne Vachon-Presseau, PhD is an Assistant Professor and Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. Title : New insights for chronic pain using large publicly available datasets. Substantial scientific progress has been observed due to publicly available large datasets. I will first discuss data-driven models applying machine learning algorithms on self-report questionnaires to derive a pain risk score predictive of different pain conditions, spreading of pain, medical conditions, use of opioids, disability, and other comorbidities. I will then provide specific examples of brain-based biomarkers derived in the UK Biobank for different pain conditions, insisting on the limitations of the approach for personalized medicine. Yet, I will still argue that brain-based biomarkers studied across a wide range of pain-related medical conditions are informative to better understand and characterize chronic pain syndromes. Listen Here Past SIG meeting - January 30th at 4pm ET (speaker bios ) Members can watch a recording of this meeting here . Review our January meeting with Adam Thomas and Etienne Vachon-Presseau here . 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 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 25 Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD Stanford’s Pain Management Center invites applications for our Pain Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, offering two tracks: · One-Year Clinical Fellowship (APA-accredited, 100% clinical) · Multi-Year Research Fellowship (80% research / 20% clinical) Fri, Dec 05 2026 USASP Meeting Poster Abstract Deadline / Online submission Learn more Online submission Tue, Dec 23 USASP Excellence in Engagement Award Nominations Due / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Excellence in Engagement Award, which celebrates the powerful role of partnership in strengthening pain science. Fri, Jan 02 Deadline to Apply: Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Psychology / Location is TBD Learn More Location is TBD The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2026. Load More Upcoming Event Calendar