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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sawasdee ka. I'm Ellie, the 2026 World Congress on Pain Ambassador. One month to go: complete your registration, review the pre-congress program and add any remaining events to your plans. See you in Bangkok on 26 October: bit.ly/3V9ZYLi

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Put your work on the international stage at APS–ISPP 2027. Abstract submissions close 6 Oct 2026. Submit a poster/free paper abstract or propose a symposium, topical workshop or practical workshop: bit.ly/4yMDPRy #APSISPP2027

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Su et al. illustrate trigeminal sensory pathways, with a focus on pain and proprioception. Learn more at bit.ly/4ik5NPI

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Start learning before Bangkok with recorded #IASP2026 Refresher Courses on pain research, clinical practice, policy & education.~$29/course for IASP members; $49 for non-members. Separate PERC registration: bit.ly/46tW02C #PainEducation

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Di Domenico et al find that childhood discrimination is associated w/ higher multisite pain odds across multiple discrimination subtypes, revealing dose-dependent relationship independent of socioeconomic factors, adverse childhood experiences #PainReports bit.ly/4fbfHlk

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Abstract submissions for APS–ISPP 2027 close on 6 October including: → Posters → Free oral papers → ISPP symposium proposals → APS topical workshop proposals → Practical workshops submit your abstract: aps-ispp2027.com/cal... #APSISPP2027

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pain Awareness Month Week 4: ADVANCE. Turn awareness into action through learning, collaboration & evidence sharing. Explore IASP's resources and share how you are advancing pain research, education or care: bit.ly/4zSCeLB #PainAwarenessMonth #IASP2026

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Hodges et al. outline a transparent process through which agreement on the definition of “central sensitization” may be achieved. Learn more at bit.ly/4xb0iYd

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Complete #IASP2026 wire transfer payments before 2 Oct. Starting that date, IASP will no longer accept wire transfers for World Congress registration or pre-congress events. Register or complete payment: bit.ly/3UGr6RW

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New #IASP2026 registrants can add one of two Hands-On Workshops on 26 Oct for $99: - Pain assessment in older adults - Communication skills in pain treatment World Congress registration required: bit.ly/3V6iGDn #PainEducation

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pain Awareness Month Week 3: PARTNER. People with lived experience are essential partners in pain research, education & advocacy. Explore IASP's resources and share partnership in action: bit.ly/4zSCeLB #PainAwarenessMonth #GAPPA

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, @khannalabuf.bsky.social et al. depict the computational pipeline converting the endogenous proresolving lipid maresin 1 into a stable small-molecule agonist of the satellite glial receptor GPR37L1. Learn more at bit.ly/4qqnBL0

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pain at the Emergency Department | 15 Sep, 4:00 p.m. EDT Learn about pain prevalence & treatment, pain assessment & regional anesthesia in emergency settings. IASP members: Free | Non-members: $25 Register: bit.ly/4ctE37H #PainEducation

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pontiff et al. find that higher estimated cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lower odds of chronic pain and with more favorable changes in pain severity in the general population. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4favaSH

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Registration reopened. Additional seats are now available for the #IASP2026 Hands-On Workshop, Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Pain, on 26 October in Bangkok, with hands-on rTMS & tDCS demonstrations. Additional registration required: bit.ly/3Svdg49 #PainEducation

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Pain Awareness Month: ADVOCATE. Explore resources to help people living with pain prepare for care conversations, partner with health professionals & build self-management skills. Share what supports participation in pain care: bit.ly/4zSCeLB #PainAwarenessMonth

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Litewczuk et al. present a schematic representation of their study design. Results confirm the essential role of capsaicin-sensitive nociceptors for heat pain. Learn more at bit.ly/4q0dvjQ

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Add focused learning to your #IASP2026 preparation with recorded Refresher Courses on PERC. Members: $109/course | Non-members: $139/course Congress: 26–30 October 2026. bit.ly/4ib3lLc

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Chen et al. find that despite overall hyposensitivity, there are race- and age-related differences in the relationships between clinical and laboratory-based pain among former professional American-style football players. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrax9

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Better pain care begins with better understanding. Explore neuropathic pain through the 2026 IASP Global Year, including its impact, diagnosis and treatment, psychosocial factors & research priorities. bit.ly/4hrJjMp #PainAwarenessMonth

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Pain Awareness Month begins tomorrow, 1 September. This September, IASP will explore four connected themes: Understand. Advocate. Partner. Advance. Explore evidence-based resources and share them with your networks. bit.ly/4hrJjMp #PainAwarenessMonth

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Spanswick et al. present their results, indicating that LAT8881 suppresses ectopic firing at the level of the DRG. Learn more at bit.ly/4wgKpOL

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Go deeper before Bangkok with a recorded #IASP2026 Refresher Course on PERC. Members: $109/course | Non-members: $139/course Congress: 26–30 October 2026. bit.ly/4ib3lLc

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Williams et al. find that methylglyoxal sex-dependently alters C-fiber activity-dependent slowing, potentially influencing spinal processing of noxious heat to drive heat hyperalgesia in males only. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMr9JB

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Five Hands-On Workshops remain available for #IASP2026 on 26 October 2026. Practical learning across pain research and care. Separate registration required. bit.ly/4gpvOvD

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Tomorrow, 25 August at 9:00 a.m. ET: PRF Debate - Dueling Commentaries on Pain Biomarkers. Kai Karos and Choong-Wan Woo present differing perspectives on pain biomarkers. bit.ly/4x3cH0w

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

8 September, 10:00 a.m. EDT: IASP PIDD SIG webinar on the basic science of pain in intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members: Free | Non-members: $25 bit.ly/4bOCJvH

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Campbell et al. find that patients with facial pain disorders exhibited a heightened risk of suicide that was associated with considerable pain-related impairments. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrcoL

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Start your #IASP2026 learning before Bangkok with recorded, expert-led Refresher Courses on PERC. Members: $109/course | Non-members: $139/course Congress: 26–30 October 2026. bit.ly/4ib3lLc

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Full #IASP2026 registration includes real-time translation for Keynote, Plenary, Award Lectures, and Topical Workshops, plus select session recordings after Congress. Bangkok, 26–30 October 2026. bit.ly/4wn88Na

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Scuffi et al. illustrate the differences between endometriosis and adenomyosis and related rodent models. Learn more at bit.ly/4wiDDrQ

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Prepare for Bangkok before Congress begins. Nine recorded, expert-led 2026 World Congress on Pain Refresher Courses are now available through PERC. IASP Members: $109/course Non-Members: $139/course Separate registration is required: bit.ly/4fVM71R

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Pain Net et al. developed the content of a new single-session intervention targeting pain after surgery entirely based on experiences of patients and parents. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4fFeuCU

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Take it from an elephant: Congress is better when you find your herd. The conversations you did not plan may become some of the most valuable moments of your week. Register for #IASP2026: bit.ly/4fPA1r2

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Pain science advances when pioneering contributions are recognized and shared. Meet the four Award Lecturers presenting at #IASP2026: Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, Steve Middleton, Tasha R. Stanton, and Hadas Nahman-Averbuch. bit.ly/4wfkJlw

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Coulombe-Leveque et al. depict key pathophysiological changes in PTSD and nociplastic pain that form the basis of a proposed PTSD-inspired pathophysiological and conceptual model for nociplastic pain. Learn more at bit.ly/4pzT8ts

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Temp et al. find that whole-body vibration diminished mechanical hypersensitivity, restored limb use, and reduced cartilage damage in male and female mice with knee osteoarthritis, supporting its therapeutic potential. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMra07

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ellie here: On 26 October, the #WC2026 Pain and Placebo SIG Symposium will examine study design, expectation measurement and bias reduction. Faculty include @crblease.bsky.social and international placebo researchers. Separate registration: bit.ly/4fDr6c1

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Pain science advances when global perspectives come together. More than 5,000 pain professionals will meet in Bangkok for #WC2026, with plenary speakers from around the world, including @anninaschmid.bsky.social. Meet the faculty: bit.ly/4qx0aOI

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Ho et al. depict the marginal means from ANCOVA analysis and show frequency, periodic power, and location data for each group. Chronic low back pain and high fear are associated with lower resting alpha and beta power bit.ly/3RdUKMP

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Mentor and mentee applications for the IASP Global Mentoring Pilot Program close tomorrow, 31 July. The program supports professional growth, global connections and research capacity building. Open to current IASP members. Apply: bit.ly/4yD9pSz

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Ahmad et al.’s case report quantifies the effect of stellate ganglion blockade on atopic airway disease, with a mechanistic review highlighting this as a potential immunomodulatory adjunct. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4f6NV9u

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Add this Hands-On Workshop to your #IASP2026 plans for practical strategies you can use in your work. “Making a Difference: Mobilizing Pain Research into Practice and Policy” uses interactive stations to explore moving research into practice and policy. 26 Oct.: bit.ly/4qx0aOI

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Early-career researchers: Marie-Eve Hoeppli and Saül Pascual-Diaz explain two ways to join Painhack at #IASP2026.~Co-design solutions in the Project Track or build leadership and communication skills in the Professional Development Track.~25–26 Oct.: bit.ly/4qx0aOI~#Pain...

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Rasmussen et al. illustrate signaling pathways in the dura mater that may generate peroxynitrite in response to levcromakalim. Their findings identify eNOS-derived reactive nitrogen species as a potential therapeutic target for migraine. bit.ly/3SXThe5

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Meet Ellie, the official ambassador of #IASP2026. She will share helpful reminders, Congress resources, and insights about Bangkok and Thai culture before welcoming the global pain community, 26–30 October 2026: bit.ly/4hhdGow

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Move pain research into practice and policy at #IASP2026. Join a hands-on workshop on health standards, patient and community co-creation, public policy, and media engagement. Register: bit.ly/4qx0aOI

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