International Association for the Study of Pain

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International Association for the Study of Pain
AbbreviationIASP
Formation1973
Type Nongovernmental organization
PurposeScientific research and clinical translation
Headquarters Washington, D.C., United States
Coordinates 38°54′0.1″N77°02′3.4″W / 38.900028°N 77.034278°W / 38.900028; -77.034278
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Claudia Sommer
Website www.iasp-pain.org

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is an international learned society promoting research, education, and policies for the understanding, prevention, and treatment of pain. [1] IASP was founded in 1973 under the leadership of John J. Bonica. [2] Its secretariat, formerly based in Seattle, Washington, is now located in Washington, D.C. [1] It publishes the scientific journal PAIN, PAIN Reports and PAIN: Clinical Updates. [3] [4] [5] IASP currently has more than 7,200 members from 133 countries and in 94 chapters worldwide. [6] IASP supports 20 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) [7] which members may join to network and collaborate with others in their specific field of research or practice.

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Global Year Against Pain

In 2004, supported by various IASP chapters and federations holding their own local events and activities worldwide, IASP initiated its first "Global Year Against Pain" with the motto "The Relief of Pain Should be a Human Right". [8] [9] Every year, the focus is on another aspect of pain. [8]

YearsTheme
2004–2005Right to Pain Relief
2005–2006Pain in Children
2006–2007Pain in Older Persons
2007–2008Pain in Women
2008–2009Cancer Pain
2009–2010Musculoskeletal Pain
2010–2011Acute Pain
2011–2012Headache
2012–2013Visceral Pain
2013–2014Orofacial Pain
2014–2015Neuropathic Pain
2016Global Year Against Pain in the Joints
2017Global Year Against Pain After Surgery
2018Global Year for Excellence in Pain Education
2019Global Year Against Pain in the Most Vulnerable
2020Global Year to the Prevention of Pain
2021Global Year Against Back Pain
2022Global Year for Translating Knowledge into Practice

World Congress on Pain

The World Congress on Pain is the largest global gathering of pain professionals. This event brings together more than 7,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers from around the world and across pain disciplines.. [10] The program comprises plenary sessions, workshops, poster sessions, and refresher courses, and attendees may receive continuing medical education credits. [10]

Special interest groups

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