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.
Neuromodulation
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Military and Veteran Pain Research
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Sickle Cell Pain
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Substance Use and Addiction
The goal of the Substance use and Addiction SIG is to advance the understanding and treatment of substance use and pain. This will be accomplished by: 1) promoting and advancing research, 2) partnering with advocacy organizations to improve patient care, 3) providing education to researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patients, and 4) providing a forum for collaboration.
Sleep and Pain
Understanding of how sleep and circadian disturbances affect pain processing, regulation, and chronic pain development.
Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia
Sharing and promoting scientific knowledge and understanding of the role of sex and/or gender on pain and pain management.
Psychosocial Factors and Interventions
Improving the lives of people with pain by understanding the role of psychosocial factors and interventions in the pain experience.
Pediatric Pain
Bring together diverse perspectives on pediatric pain science to directly improve both acute and chronic pain management for children through research, advocacy, and education.
Pain, Movement, and Rehabilitation Science
Reducing the burden of pain through scientific advances in movement and rehabilitation research. Our goal is to unite diverse perspectives of all stakeholders–scientists, clinicians, policymakers, patients, and patient advocates–to stimulate and support the study of pain and movement and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief and function across multiple populations.
Pain Neuroimaging
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Pain Epidemiology
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.
Pain and Aging
Advancing pain management across the lifespan by fostering innovative research and education collaborations coupled with promoting equitable and evidence-based pain management for older adults from all backgrounds.
Neuromodulation
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Military and Veteran Pain Research
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Sickle Cell Pain
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Substance Use and Addiction
The goal of the Substance use and Addiction SIG is to advance the understanding and treatment of substance use and pain. This will be accomplished by: 1) promoting and advancing research, 2) partnering with advocacy organizations to improve patient care, 3) providing education to researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patients, and 4) providing a forum for collaboration.
Sleep and Pain
Understanding of how sleep and circadian disturbances affect pain processing, regulation, and chronic pain development.
Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia
Sharing and promoting scientific knowledge and understanding of the role of sex and/or gender on pain and pain management.
Psychosocial Factors and Interventions
Improving the lives of people with pain by understanding the role of psychosocial factors and interventions in the pain experience.
Pediatric Pain
Bring together diverse perspectives on pediatric pain science to directly improve both acute and chronic pain management for children through research, advocacy, and education.
Pain, Movement, and Rehabilitation Science
Reducing the burden of pain through scientific advances in movement and rehabilitation research. Our goal is to unite diverse perspectives of all stakeholders–scientists, clinicians, policymakers, patients, and patient advocates–to stimulate and support the study of pain and movement and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief and function across multiple populations.
Pain Neuroimaging
Missions for this special interest group are coming!
Pain Epidemiology
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.
Pain and Aging
Advancing pain management across the lifespan by fostering innovative research and education collaborations coupled with promoting equitable and evidence-based pain management for older adults from all backgrounds.
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