Official acct of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP). Home to healthcare providers of all disciplines 🧠 Like/RT ≠endorse

Joined December 2019
We have decided to reinstate the USASP’s X account upon further discussion with the Executive Committee of the USASP. It became important to go back to the mission of the USASP.
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Listen to our conversation with Dr. Kevin Boehnke from the Michigan Psychedelic Center. We explore his lived experience with fibromyalgia, his work in science communication, and cannabis and psychedelics as potential therapies for chronic pain soundcloud.com/usasp/episode…
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In January's podcast episode, we share personal stories from individuals living with pain. In this episode, we sit down with Mbeng Chesey Takem to hear her journey with sickle cell disease. We hope you will enjoy listening to Chesey's story! soundcloud.com/usasp/episode…
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Did you know the USASP hosts education and professional development events throughout the year? Well if you didn't, you’re in luck, because in November's episode, Don and Tanya gave a recap on some these events that were held in 2025. soundcloud.com/usasp/episode…
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Check out this exciting event coming up at the NYU pain center! A great opportunity to meet leaders in the field of pain research. #PainResearch #ChronicPain
🎉 Join us for the 1st NYC Area Pain Research Meet-Up! 🗓 Fri, Dec 5 | 3–6 PM NYU Pain Research Center, 433 1st Ave Don’t miss Dr. Steve Davidson’s keynote: “Humanizing Pain Neurobiology for Translational Gain” — plus great company & treats! See you there! 💫 #PainResearch
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USASP is currently participating in virtual Hill visits to educate congressional staff about the importance of NIH funding for pain research. Want to help? Reach out to your representatives and share why pain research matters to you. Learn more here ⬇
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Check out this symposia at the #USASP2025 annual meeting: "Advances in Nociplastic Pain: Assessment, Treatment, and Neurobiological Mechanisms" #ChronicPain
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Check out this upcoming webinar hosted by the USASP for educational and professional development! Registration link: usasp.memberclicks.net/itera…
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Applications for the 2025 USASP-MAYDAY Award are open. Please see below for application information! #Science #ChronicPain
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Our mission is to promote scientific advances that reduce the burden of pain. Our goal is to bring together diverse perspectives to stimulate and support the study of pain, while translating this knowledge into improved pain relief.
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Moving forward, our X account will only be used to share information, intended for our members and the general public, on recent advances in pain research and educational pain-related events affiliated with the USASP.
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We’ve decided to discontinue USASP’s use of Twitter/X platform due to recent changes that have rendered it at odds with our organizational values and principles. 🧵
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This has led us to reevaluate our continued use, and therefore tacit support, of this platform. As such, we are exploring alternative avenues to maintain meaningful connections and discourse.
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We would still love to be in touch and will now devote our efforts to our Instagram for social media announcements: instagram.com/us_asp/
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