Scope
The Denise Albe-Fessard Award is given for distinguished service to IASP. Dr. Denise Albe-Fessard was a French neuroscientist best known for her basic research into the central nervous system pain pathways, clarifying the distinction between lateral and medial thalamic pain processing. Fessard served as the first President of IASP from 1975-1978.
Award Details
The recipient is recognized at the IASP World Congress on Pain with a cash award and will be highlighted through IASP’s programs and communications channels throughout the year.