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Registration Open for the North American Pain School (NAPS)

The North American Pain School, or NAPS, brings together leading experts in the fields of pain research and management to provide a unique educational and networking experience for the next generation of basic science and clinical pain researchers.

Through numerous scientific presentations, workshops and networking activities, NAPS offers opportunities for scientific education, professional development, and connections with peers in a setting far removed from the lab and steeped in the character and culture of Quebec.

NAPS is open to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and clinician-scientists, enrolled on a full time basis in a pain research training program.

• Date of event: Sunday June 28-Friday July 3, 2026
• Location : Montebello, Canada
• Application start date: November 28, 2025
• Application deadline: January 31, 2026
• APPLY HERE : https://northamericanpainschool.com/registration/

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Announcing the  UTCSP Annual Scientific Meeting — Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (Registration Now Open!) 

Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 

Theme: Connecting Discovery, Education, and Impact in Pain Science
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
📍 Hart House Music Room, University of Toronto

Join us for a full day of discovery, collaboration, and engagement at the UTCSP Annual Scientific Meeting. This year’s program brings together experts, emerging scholars, and community partners to explore interdisciplinary advances in pain science and their impact on clinical care, education, and health equity. 

The meeting features two internationally recognized keynote speakers, interactive trainee sessions, local research spotlights, and leadership perspectives that bridge basic, translational, and community-oriented approaches to pain. 

Keynote — Dr. Burel Goodin 

Professor of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
President, U.S. Association for the Study of Pain (USASP)
Talk: “Harnessing Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors for Better Chronic Pain Management.” 

Dr. Goodin integrates mechanistic pain science with social-contextual frameworks to advance culturally competent, equitable approaches to chronic pain management. 

Keynote — Dr. Sarah Nelson 

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Attending Psychologist, Boston Children’s Hospital 

Dr. Nelson’s research has reshaped the understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and neurobiological pathways in pediatric chronic pain. Her work informs trauma-informed care, mind-body intervention science, and disparities affecting minoritized youth in pain settings. 

🔗 General Registration

🎤 Trainee Data Blitz Sessions 

Calling all trainees!

Apply now to showcase your work with a short talk, receive personalized professional-development coaching, and compete for prizes to support your conference travel. Don't miss this opportunity to build your CV and elevate your presentation skills. UTCSP welcomes submissions for two fast-paced Trainee Data Blitz sessions. Each 8-minute talk will aim to highlight innovative, emerging work across the pain research continuum. These sessions are designed to foster visibility, mentorship, and collaboration for early-career investigators.

🔗 Trainee Data Blitz Application

Program Highlights  - for detailed schedule, please click here

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