Welcome to IASP

Vision Statement:  Working together for pain relief throughout the world

Mission:  IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health care providers, and policy makers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.

Founded in 1973, IASP is the world's largest multidisciplinary organization focused specifically on pain research and treatment.  IASP currently has more than 6,500 members from 123 countries and in 80 chapters.

Important News:
July 1, 2009 Deadline for Grant Applications:	The application deadline is fast approaching for these grants! John J. Bonica Trainee Fellowship International Trainee Fellowship funded by Scan|Design by the Inger and Jens Bruun Foundation
Our New Look:	IASP is pleased to unveil its new look, including a new logo, an updated website, and a refreshed design for our printed publications! Guided by our Strategic Plan, the IASP Council and staff conducted a thorough review of the values and benefits our members consider most important. We then assessed the image that IASP projects—not only to our membership, but to prospective members and the general public, as well. The result? IASP’s new logo and look reflect the most unique qualities of our association, including our global presence, our shared mission of working together for pain relief, and the ongoing collaboration between clinicians and researchers from all areas of the pain field. Our members are leading-edge professionals who continuously seek new discoveries and therapies for pain, and we think our new look effectively captures that forward-thinking spirit!
Initiatives to Promote Awareness:	IASP has joined with other advocacy organizations on worldwide efforts to improving access to pain treatment. Human Rights Watch and the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care are spearheading two separate initiatives to promote awareness of the need for pain treatment. IASP is proud to be a supporter of these efforts.
Announcing:	October 20, 2008, marked the launch of the Global Year Against Cancer Pain. Built around the theme of “Raising Awareness ▪ Improving Treatment ▪ Growing Support,” this 2008-2009 campaign aims to provide a voice to millions of patients around the world who experience cancer-related pain and suffering. (more information)
Proposed Taxonomy Changes:	The IASP Taxonomy Task Force has developed new draft pain terminology for IASP membership review. We’re interested in knowing your thoughts on these new definitions. To learn more about the Task Force’s work and the new terminology, please click here. If you’re an IASP member and would like to participate in a discussion about the taxonomy changes, you can join the discussion forum by clicking here.
Now Available:
	Pain: Clinical Updates Bone Cancer Pain June 2009 Authors: Juan Miguel Jimenez-Andrade and Patrick W. Mantyh	IASP Newsletter (IASP Members Only) New Logo, New Look! Issue #1 March 2009
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