On behalf of the IASP Council and the 2026 Nominations Committee, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 leadership election and introduce the newly elected leaders who will help guide the association in the years ahead.
- President Elect: Michele Sterling, Australia
- Secretary: Jennifer Stinson, Canada
- Councilor: Bamidele Owoyele, Nigeria
- Councilor: Anne Burke, Australia
- Councilor: Babita Ghai, India
- Councilor: Carla Leal Pereira, Brazil
- Councilor: Yenisel Cruz Almeida, United States
We are proud to report that 20.4% of our membership participated in this election. Your engagement and commitment to the future of IASP are truly appreciated.
IASP will officially welcome these distinguished individuals to their leadership roles during the virtual General Assembly on 13 October 2026. They will formally begin their terms at the conclusion of the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok on 30 October 2026.
Congratulations to our newly elected leaders, and thank you to all of the candidates who put themselves forward to serve IASP and advance our mission of working together for pain relief throughout the world.