The International Association for the Study of Pain brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.

 

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> You Can Be Part of the Global Year Against Pain After Surgery

 

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The world's top experts in pain research and treatment publish with IASP. Our cutting-edge books for scientists and clinicians address timely topics in many fields - most likely yours! IASP members receive discounts on all orders.

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> Pain in Dementia

> Pain in the Joints

> Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist

> Pain and the Conscious Brain

> Whiplash Injury: Perspectives on the Development of Chronic Pain

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Grants and Fellowships

IASP has an extensive annual grants and awards program to support investigators working in basic or clinical research and to support education in developing countries. Since 1984, IASP has awarded more than $4 million in grants and fellowships to some 300 individuals and teams.

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PAIN® Journal

IASP’s monthly journal presents original research on the nature, mechanisms, and treatment of pain. Members can login to read PAIN online. Answers to FAQs are here.

 

PAIN Reports®

PAIN Reports adds prominent scientists to Editorial Board

Global Year Against Pain

2017 Global Year

Each year, IASP focuses on a different aspect of pain and explores the global implications. You can find Fact Sheets in multiple languages and other resources to help you learn about pain in the joints.