International Association for the Study of Pain

International Association for the Study of Pain
AbbreviationIASP
Formation1973
TypeNongovernmental organization
PurposeScientific research and clinical translation
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Coordinates38°54′0.1″N 77°02′3.4″W / 38.900028°N 77.034278°W / 38.900028; -77.034278
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Claudia Sommer
Websitewww.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.

  1. ^ a b "International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)". www.iasp-pain.org.
  2. ^ Bonica, John J. "Founder of IASP". www.iasp-pain.org. Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  3. ^ PAIN Reports[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ PAIN Journal
  5. ^ PAIN: Clinical Updates
  6. ^ "About IASP". www.iasp-pain.org.
  7. ^ "Special Interest Groups (SIGs)". www.iasp-pain.org.

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