Other Meetings

Please find below a list of meetings, events and seminars that may be of interest to our members and non-members working in the field of pain research and pain management.

2010

June

Prescribing for chronic pain -theory and practice
Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Royal Society of Medicine, London

Unlike acute pain, chronic pain management is often treated by some as a side issue to their main agenda of diagnosis. This meeting will look at what prescribed products are available now and in the future together with the political levers to put chronic pain
management centrally on the medical map.

The Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (www.ossdweb.org) 4th Annual Meeting (3-5th June),
4th June, 2010
Ann Arbor, MI.

Symposium III
Pain, its Treatment, and the Influence of Sex
Chairs: Anne Z. Murphy, Ph.D. (Georgia State University) and Lisa Kilpatrick, Ph.D. (University of California, Los Angeles)

Visit www.ossdweb.org to view the full agenda and register.

Contact Viviana Simon, Ph.D. (viviana@ossdweb.org) for additional information.

Pain Therapeutics Conference
7th and 8th June 2010, Crowne Plaza - The City, London, United Kingdom

SMi’s 10th annual Pain Therapeutics conference is a must-attend event for anyone wanting to discover the latest research, development and market trends in medication targeting pain. Building on the experience and success of the past nine conferences, once again we bring together the leading experts from industry and academia in this field.

Delegates at the conference will hear about:

Biomarkers and Pain Therapeutics
• The use of quantitative human pain biomarkers in early drug development
• Translational neurophysiolgical biomarkers of peripheral nerve function

Cannabinoid Therapeutics
• Pain modulation and transmission at cannabinoid receptors
• Endocannabinoid system: a new target for inflammatory and neuropathic pain

Early Drug Development
• Translational pharmacology in pain – linking research and development
• Options and pitfalls in early drug development for potential analgesics

To view the full speaker line-up please visit: www.smi-online.co.uk/2010pain17.asp

PLUS associated post conference workshop:
Translation from Model to Man and Back in association with AstraZeneca
9th June 2010, Crowne Plaza - The City

The British Pain Society Members can receive £100 off their delegate place contact Daniel Davies on tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6060 or email: ddavies@smi-online.co.uk for more information

5th International Travelling Pain Symposium
11-13 June 2010
London (UK) to Champagne-Ardennes (France)
 
The Travelling Symposium is heading to the Capital of Champagne in 2010.  We have found some exceptional venues for our excellent scientific programme.  Eminent speakers will be joining us from the UK, France, Switzerland and the US.  Don’t miss your chance to register!
 
For a registration form, email: ciaran.wazir@gstt.nhs.uk or visit our blogsite: www.paincentreatgstt.blogspot.com

20th Meeting of the European Neurological Society
19-23 June 2010
Berlin/Germany

For more information please visit the European Neurological Society (www.ensinfo.org)

Chronic Pain - Problems and Solutions
Tuesday 29th June 2010
St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Institute and the Royal Society of Medicine will be hosting a symposium at St Paul's Cathedral that will enable doctors and clergy to share their knowledge and insights in this area and to discuss collaborative ways of working. At the end of the meeting participants will have an understanding of: Medical models of chronic pain, pastoral models of chronic pain, medical, psychological and pastoral ways of helping people in chronic pain, personal experiences of chronic pain and the spiritual challenge of chronic pain.

If you are at interested in attending, please do see the listing below which contains more details as well as a programme and application form. Could I also kindly ask that you please pass on this information to anybody you know who may be interested in participating in such a symposium.

Chronic Pain - Problems and Solutions: http://www.london.anglican.org/EventShow_13360

July

Pain Management Conference
Thursday, 08 July 2010

Capita's 3rd National Pain Management Conference is the first event of its type after the election to give you the guidance you need for shaping and improving chronic pain services across primary and secondary settings.

With the announcement of the first ever national audit of pain services, this event presents the perfect opportunity for clinicians, managers and commissioners to come together and assess how to overcome the discrepancy in quality and capacity of specialist pain services. Don't miss our multi-disciplinary line-up of pioneering speakers and your chance to network and learn from them.

For Further information please visit the website:
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/health-social-care/full-conference/article/pain-management-conference.html?code=MKRG

For further details please contact Richard Goddard on 020 7960 7719 or richard.goddard@Capita.co.uk

August

2nd International Course on Pain Medicine
27th - 29th August 2010
Montreal, Canada

Following the success of its first edition, this course will be organized in collaboration with the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), immediately before its 13th World Congress on Pain that will take place in the same city.

For more information please visit: http://www.icpm.net/index.php

Current Concepts in Urogenital Pain
29th August 2010
Canada Palais des congrès de Montréa, Montréal, Québec, l

Objectives:
· To understand what constitutes urogenital pain
· Discuss the current nomenclature used in describing and researching such painful conditions
· Review the current understanding of the basic science modulating urogenital pain
· To discuss the psychological influences in urogenital pain

Organised by PUGO (Pain of Urogenital Origin a special interest group of International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)).

To register please visit: http://www.iasp-pain.org/Montreal

For more information please contact Margaret Whelan at: Margaret.Whelan@stees.nhs.uk

13th World Congress on Pain
29 August - 2nd September 2010
Montreal, Canada

The International Association for the Study of Pain invites you to join us at the world’s premier Congress devoted to research and treatment of pain.

You will network with – and hear from – thousands of the world’s leading experts on pain as they share their thoughts, research and findings on this critical topic.

This Congress benefits those just entering the field of pain research and treatment, and those interested in updating their skills and knowledge of promising research and treatment possibilities.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.iasp-pain.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_the_Congress&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=9487

October

Acute Pain – Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Chronification
Benzon Symposium No. 57
October 4-7, 2010, Hotel Skt Petri, Copenhagen, Denmark

Organizing committee: Henrik Kehlet (Copenhagen), Troels Staehelin Jensen (Aarhus), Arne Svejgaard (Copenhagen) & Povl Krogsgaard-Larsen (Copenhagen)

Confirmed Invited speakers and chairs:
Aasvang, EK (DK); Arendt-Nielsen, L (DK); Baron, R (DE); Basbaum, A (US); Brennan, TJ (US); Dickenson, A (UK); Dworkin, RH (US); Eisenach, J (US); Fillingim, R (US); Finnerup, NB (DK); Gebhart, GF (US); Gilron, I (CA); Haythornwaite, JA (US); Jensen, TS (DK); Kehlet, H (DK); Kress, M (AT); Macrae, WA (UK); Maixner, W (US); Mayer, EA (US); McMahon, S (UK); Olesen, J (DK); Raja, S (US); Salter, MW (CA); Schmelz, M (DE); Tracey, I (UK)

Synopsis:
The pathogenic mechanisms and treatment strategies for chronic pain states are still largely unknown but may be facilitated by increased knowledge on the transition from acute pain states into a persistent pain state. In this context, elective surgery may represent an ideal model due to the possibility of assessing patients before and after the injury regarding pre-, intra- and postoperative risk factors. The aim of this symposium is to study the transition from various surgical and non-surgical acute pain states into a persistent pain state in order to outline strategies for prevention and treatment.

The Benzon Symposia are international conferences on front line research in medical, pharmaceutical, and related sciences funded by the Alfred Benzon Foundation. The 57th Benzon Symposium on Acute Pain – Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Chronification is planned as a 4 day scientific meeting, Monday-Thursday 9 AM to 6-7 PM. It will cover acute pain physiology and risk factors for transition into a chronic pain state. The Symposium will provide a very comprehensive approach to the subject based upon updated knowledge on the pathophysiology of acute pain, a thorough discussion on pre-, intra- and post injury risk factors and strategies for prevention and treatment based upon specific lectures within well-defined surgeries and diseases. The format of the Symposium will be a combination of state-of-the-art lectures by invited speakers, selected oral-poster presentations and poster sessions. Lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations are all divided into four days. The day program includes 2 x ½ h coffee break and 1 h lunch.

Sessions:
• Basic Studies
• Clinical Studies
• Risk Factors in Specific Surgeries and Diseases
• Strategies for Treatment and Prevention
• The Way Forward

Deadlines:
Abstracts: May 1, 2010
Registration: (provided acceptance of abstract), August 1, 2010
Fee: DKK 4,500 (scientific meeting, hotel accommodation & social events)

The Benzon Symposia are international conferences on front line research in medical, pharmaceutical, and related sciences funded by the Alfred Benzon Foundation. Symposium No. 57 will feature lectures by 26 invited scientists as well as posters and oral poster-presentations selected from submitted abstracts. Attendance will be limited to 150 scientific participants totally.

Further information: www.benzon-symposia.dk

November

Clinical Management of Chronic Pain Course
1-5th November 2010, Pain Relief Foundation, Liverpool

This is an advanced practical course in pain management for those with some experience of treating chronic pain. Limited to 30 participants.

Contact:
Mrs Brenda Hall, Pain Relief Foundation, Clinical Sciences Centre, University Hospital Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7AL
Tel. 0151 529 5822 / email B.Hall@painrelieffoundation.org.uk / Web: www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk

International Multidisciplinary Forum on Palliative Care
November 11-14, 2010, Budapest, Hungary

The forum is targeted at all medical professions from all fields of medicine and will focus
on innovative educational sessions in palliative care
The program will include presentations, interactive workshops, and present research atvarious levels of development

For more information please contact: mfridenzon@paragon-conventions.com

7th International Conference on Pain Control and Regional Anaesthesia (IPCRA)
17 - 20 November 2010
Palm Plaza Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco

This international symposium is intended for all anaesthesia providers and health care professionals interested in pain management and regional anaesthesia. The scientific programme will include refresher course lectures, symposia, panel discussions, hands on workshops and pro/con sessions. Some of the world's leading experts will discuss issues of pain medicine and regional anaesthesia and provide a forum to increase awareness of emerging trends and practice improvements.

For more information please contact:
Pat Pokorny
E -Mail : info@ipcra.com
Website: http://www.ipcra.com
Tel: 00 44 (0)1462 471849
Fax: 00 44 (0)1462 452562

2011

March

3rd Week for Somatosensory Rehabilitation
7th - 10th March 2011
Somatosensory Rehabilitation Centre, Switzerland, Europe

http://www.unifr.ch/neuro/rouiller/teaching/cont.edu/3rdweekSSR.2011.pdf


We have the pleasure to announce the 3rd Week for Somatosensory Rehabilitation:
A course in English about the rehabilitation of the cutaneous sense disorders.

This rehabilitation is based on the principle that: most patients suffering from chronic pain have cutaneous sense disorders. A decrease in the hypoaesthesia will at the same time cause a decrease in their chronic neuropathic pain.

The course, which will be taking place in March 2011, in Switzerland, will consist in theoretical and practical aspect of the Somatosensory Rehabilitation. It has been taught for the past ten years in French and in German.

This course is opened to the graduate therapists (occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.) and the medical doctors.

For more information please visit the link above.

May

International Neuromodulation Society (INS) 10th World Congress
21-16th May 2011
Hilton Metropole, London

Preconference sessions on fundamentals of neuromodulation and the latest bioengineering and practical workshops.
Scientific Conference focussed on "Technology that improves patient care"
Sessions on Pain, movement disorders, epilepsy, pelvic motility disorders, stroke rehabilitation, neurocardiology, GI motility disorders and psychiatry.

Please visit www.neuromodulation.com for registration details

September

22nd International Congress of the Israel Society of Anesthesiologists (ICISA)
September 13-15, 2011
Tel Aviv, Israel.

For more information, please visit: http://www.icisa.co.il/

2012

March

15th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2012 (WCA 2012)
25 - 30 March 2012, La Rural, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The congress will be constructed to ensure it is inclusive on an educational, logistical and financial basis for developed and developing nations. The congress will feature a broad and thoroughly up-to-date educational programme of the highest quality, delivered by a faculty of outstanding key opinion leaders from all over the world. The programme will be a combination of academic-style lectures, presentations coupled with hands-on workshops and interactive debates to allow participants the flexibility to build an itinerary that suits their personal training needs

Fore more info please contact:
Janet McCready
E-Mail: rupa.vaingankar@choicelive.com
Website: http://www.wca2012.com
Tel: 00 44 (0)1462 471833
Fax: 00 44 (0)1462 452562