This week’s #PAIN Featured Image is Chandra et al.’s schematic model illustrating how P06 activates GPR37L1 on satellite glial cells. This pathway, disrupted in neuropathic pain conditions, also regulates IL-1β production to confer potent analgesia bit.ly/4ik5PqO

Start your #WC2026 learning before Bangkok with recorded Refresher Courses across pain research, clinical care, policy and education. IASP members: US$29/course. Non-members: US$49/course: bit.ly/47JecFO #PainEducation

Gilbert et al. demonstrate that THIK2 channels, expressed in nonpeptidergic sensory neurons, exert an inhibitory control over neuronal excitability and reduce pain sensitivity in mice. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4hP0YMj

Help shape NeuPSIG 2027 in Helsinki. Workshop proposals are open across neuropathic pain and itch. The submitting speaker must be an IASP and NeuPSIG member. Deadline: 16 Nov 2026, 16:59 GMT: bit.ly/3TwqqhQ #NeuPSIG2027

14 days to Bangkok. Past attendees: What is one piece of advice or one must-do you would share with a first-time attendee? Explore #WC2026: bit.ly/3Uhm7qO 26-30 October 2026 | BITEC

In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Guerra-Armas et al. depict potential mechanisms underlying IVR-induced pain relief, including changes in attention, neuroplasticity, autonomic regulation, and antinociception. Learn more at bit.ly/4xbsLxf

Prokhorenko et al. find that astrocyte Ca2+ signaling mediated by store-operated Ca2+ entry is required for chronic pain and may be an important target for nonopioid pain therapeutics. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4hsL6R2

Congratulations to Jo Mari Darvin C. Adorador, BSN, MD, of the Philippines, recipient of the 2026 Philip A. Spiegel Trainee Award. Dr. Adorador plans to return to Iloilo City to expand access to pain and palliative care: bit.ly/46U5LqY #IASP2026

20 days to Bangkok. What are you most looking forward to at #IASP2026: the science, practical learning, posters, networking or something else? If you have attended before, share a favorite World Congress memory.

Download the official #IASP2026 mobile app before Bangkok. Explore the program, build your schedule, review poster abstracts, navigate BITEC, connect with attendees and exhibitors, and receive updates: bit.ly/4AHQxmn #PainScience

Start learning before Bangkok with recorded #IASP2026 Refresher Courses on pain research, clinical care, policy and education. Courses are $29 for IASP members and $49 for non-members. Register separately through PERC: bit.ly/46tW02C #PainEducation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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