International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

PRF 13 February

Do you know the differences between pruritogen-induced responses in glabrous skin of mice? Check out Wu et al.’s assessment in @journals.sagepub.com’s Molecular Pain to find out more bit.ly/4kkmKsf #PRF #PapersoftheWeek #EditorsPick 

This is the final week to submit poster abstracts for the #2026WorldCongressonPain. Finalize your abstracts and submit your posters by 15 February. bit.ly/3XHoyB2

Pain Featured Image 6 Feb 2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Mørch et al. depict the computational model used to design their Sodium channel Excitability Nociceptor Test, which identifies alterations in selected subtypes of sodium channels in small fibers of awake humans bit.ly/3Z7uhRj

PR Featured Image 4 Feb

Ishikawa et al. find that offset analgesia reflects stochastic integration processes of prediction and observation with noise filtering for robust pain perception, offering a revision of pain perception theories. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4aktJhw

This Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 11 AM ET--IASP and PRF Present Dr. Staja Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN and WellPower CEO Candace McMillon-Dantley in a webinar on "The Power Over Pain Empowerment Jubilee: A Novel Community-Engaged Event to Conquer Pain". Free but register to get zoom info. @iasp.bsky.social

IASP leadership visited Bangkok to prepare for the #2026WorldCongressonPain (26–30 Oct 2026). They toured the BITEC venue, rode transit, and sampled Thai cuisine to understand how to make your visit seamless and enjoyable. Early Bird registration is open:
bit.ly/3NaKdjc

PRF 2 February 2026

Have you seen this #systematicreview in @natmentalhealth.nature.com where Steininger et al. find nature exposure reduces self-reported pain at small-to-moderate levels? Check out this #EditorsPick from @drjerinmathew.bsky.social in this week’s #PRF #PapersoftheWeek bit.ly/4q3Y6gU

Submit your Poster Abstract for the #2026WorldCongressonPain by 15 February to present to the world's leading pain experts. Deadline: 15 February
Submit Poster Abstracts: bit.ly/3XHoyB2

30 Jan 2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Li et al. present a schematic illustration showing contribution of astrocytes highly expressing S1pr1 to cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain. Learn more at bit.ly/3NArFc8

PR 28 Jan

The OptiMeth-CRPS methodological framework presents strategies for optimizing the quality of clinical trials of interventions for complex regional pain syndrome as a rare pain condition. Learn more in Smart et al. #PainReports bit.ly/4sYC02a

Are you curious about @iasp.bsky.social new #GlobalYear2026 campaign on neuropathic pain? Register now for this #webinar to find out more! bit.ly/4r2twoF #PRF

Present a Poster at the #2026WorldCongressonPain to give your work exceptional visibility and exposure to a global professional network. Submit your poster abstract today to present to the world's leading pain experts and luminaries: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February #IASP2026

What does it mean that facial expressions activate many of the same cortical pathways as voluntary movements—and how might that impact studies using “reflexive” facial expressions to measure pain? Read more from @natmesanash.bsky.social at @thetransmitter.bsky.social bit.ly/4pMlqQd #PRF

Register for the inaugural 2026 Global Year Webinar on 29 January, Launching the IASP 2026 Global Year of Neuropathic Pain: What is Neuropathic Pain and Why Does it Matter? bit.ly/3NKZWWp

PAIN Featured Image 23 Jan 2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Sandström et al. depict lower levels of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the left posterior insula in people with HIV experiencing neuropathic pain. Learn more at bit.ly/4pvh0gn

🎤 Special Announcement
@nzpainsoc.bsky.social welcomes Professor Andrew Rice, President of @iasp.bsky.social, as a keynote speaker at #NZPS26.
Andrew Rice is a Professor of Pain Research at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, internationally recognised for his work in neuropathic pain
🔗 nzps26.nz

Are you curious about how pain scientists are connecting pain, aspects of the mind, and body movement? Listen to the latest episode of @iasp.bsky.social Pain Exchange #podcast featuring Drs. Anabela Silva and Felipe Reis bit.ly/49S5XsZ #sciencepodcast

Pain Reports Featured image 22 January

During a 12-month observation, Higgins et al. found that chronic pain was associated with greater unscheduled health care utilization. Risk factors included analgesic tapering and transitioning from opioid to nonopioid analgesics #PainReports bit.ly/4pHVzbU

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IASP is honored to recognize these recent Grant Recipients:
- Saurab Sharma, recipient of the IASP 2025 Collaborative Research Grant
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- Nguyen Nguyen, recipient of the IASP 2025 Early Career Research Grant
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Congratulations, Drs. Sharma and Nguyen.

Announcing Dr. Florian Bailly as the recipient of the 2025 Musculoskeletal Pain SIG Exchange Award Winner: bit.ly/4qshgy3.

Congratulations, Dr. Bailly.

Present a Poster at the #2026WorldCongressonPain to give your work exceptional visibility and exposure to a global professional network. Submit your poster abstract today to present to the world's leading pain experts and luminaries: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February #IASP2026

16 Jan 2026 pm

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Mirbeyk et al. summarize the goals, challenges, and considerations for future research in study of biomarkers of sickle cell disease pain. Learn more at bit.ly/3Z2ekfi

Early Bird Registration for the 2026 #WorldCongressonPain is now available. Join more than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26 – 30 October 2026 for the largest global gathering of pain professionals. bit.ly/3NaKdjc

Share your research with a global audience at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2~Deadl...: 15 February

The Pain Research Forum is launching a new monthly Webinar Series. The first event is this Wednesday Jan 14th, 2026 at 12 PM ET. Register using the QR code or visit painresearchforum.org @usasp.bsky.social @dimacd.bsky.social @psalmotoxin.bsky.social @iasp.bsky.social @dimacd.bsky.social

IASP Gratis Membership

IASP is offering a one‑year membership (Mar 2026–Feb 2027) to trainees earning under US$20K and pain professionals from LMICs. Current members aren’t eligible. Please share with your network; Application deadline: 23 Jan 2026 bit.ly/4sxhTrs

Global Year 2026

The 2026 IASP Global Year will focus on neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain affects millions worldwide and can cause serious disability and reduced quality of life. IASP’s 2026 Global Year explores its challenges and best practices in diagnosis and treatment. #GlobalYear2026 bit.ly/49eE3Y1

2026 IASP World Congress on Pain Financial Aid

Financial Aid opportunities are available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain. Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply. Deadline: 28 February 
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#IASP2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Lin et al. present a schematic plot for the role of SIRT1 in CeA glutamatergic and GABAergic neurons in peripheral nerve injury-induced depression-related behavior. Learn more at bit.ly/4q6XQ1d

IASP Holiday Card 2026

Happy New Year! May the year ahead offer new opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and improved outcomes for people living with pain.