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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 83 chapters.

Notes from the Secretariat

IASP has an Informational Video!

IASP members Aline Boulanger, Olaitan Soyannwo, and Petra Schweinhardt, and Executive Director Kathy Kreiter speak about the mission of IASP in this new video:

World Congress on Pain

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Register Now!

The 13th World Congress on Pain is drawing ever closer. Be sure to register before May 1 to receive a significant discount on registration. Click here for more information.

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The Congress registration fees include: access to scientific sessions (plenary, topical workshops, topical symposia), access to poster sessions, access to the commercial exhibition, delegate materials and bag, abstract CD or USB flash drive (format TBD) and access to online abstracts, coffee breaks, Welcome Reception, and Trainee Reception (for Trainee delegates only).

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Grants and Awards

Application Deadline: IASP Research Symposium (2011)

Submit your application now for an opportunity to organize an IASP-sponsored symposium (to be held in 2011).

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A grant of up to $40,000 may be awarded to support the costs of a symposium on a specific pain-related topic that is of interest to both basic scientists and clinical researchers. The symposium may be followed by a state-of-the-art volume covering the topic of the meeting.

Applications are due on March 15, 2010. Click here for more information and instructions on how to apply.

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Distinguished Lecturers Announced

IASP recently announced the winners of two of its highest honors, the John J. Bonica and John D. Loeser Distinguished Lecture Awards. Both recipients will be featured speakers at the 13th World Congress on Pain.

Read on for more details about the awards and the winners.
 


Publications from IASP

Pain: Clinical Updates
November 2009: U.S. Opioid Risk Management Initiatives
Author: Jane C. Ballantyne

IASP Newsletter
(IASP Members Only)
December 2009, Issue #4
"IASP Kicks Off Preparations for
the 13th World Congress on Pain"


New from IASP Press:

Pharmacology of Pain
Editors: Pierre Beaulieu,
David Lussier, Frank Porreca, and Anthony Dickenson
List Price: US$100.00
IASP Member Price: US$80.00


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