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The American Pain Society has commenced a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case after conclusion of both the membership and Board of Directors vote in favor of proceeding.

APS 2019 attendees posted using #APS2019 208 times, earning 441,923 impressions at the Scientific Meeting. Thanks to you and the 2019 Social Media Champions, Twitter was a forum for the new pain science and treatments discussed at the meeting.

APS Treasurer and organizer of the Women in Leadership Panel, Tonya Palermo, PhD, reflects on this year's event in Milwaukee.

The APS 2019 Scientific Meeting poster winners have been chosen. Learn more. 

Dr. Langevin presents "Put the Brain and Body Back Together in Pain Research" at the 2019 Scientific Meeting.

Dr. Koroshetz presents "NIH Calling Pain Investigators to Join HEAL Initiative Research" at the 2019 Scientific Meeting.

Dr. Moron-Concepcion presents "Targeting Emotional Aspects of Pain Could Reduce Opioid Dependency" at the 2019 Scientific Meeting.

Dr. Pasternak was an APS member for over two decades, a frequent attendee and esteemed speaker at APS Scientific Meetings, and most recently was awarded the 2019 Frederick W.L. Kerr Basic Science Research Award for his excellence and achievement in pain scholarship.

In early April, the Center for Practical Bioethics, along with many members of Dr. Payne's family, will celebrate his life at a special gathering in Kansas City. Dr. Payne was a member for nearly four decades, served the Society as President from 2003-2004, held numerous committee appointments throughout the years, and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1988.

APS is pleased to grant Young Investigator Travel Awards to 60 trainees to attend this meeting. These individuals will present their research during designated poster sessions.

The Pain and Disparities SIG of the American Pain Society is pleased to announce the 2019 Early Career Investigator Poster Award that will take place at the Scientific Meeting!

The VA/DOD SIG of the American Pain Society is pleased to announce the 2019 Junior Investigator/Early CareerPoster Award!

APS Members and Basic Science SIG Chairs Dr. Alfonso Romero-Sandoval and Dr. Sarah Ross invite you to attend the Basic Science Dinner at the Scientific Meeting in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee resident and APS member Kate Sadler, PhD, shares her favorite spots in the city and insider knowledge to help plan your trip during the Scientific Meeting!

APS Member and Clinical Trials SIG Chair Neil Singla, MD, invites you to attend the fourth annual APS Conference on Analgesic Trials preconference.

APS Member and Psychosocial SIG Chair Patrick Finan, PhD, writes about how pain providers and researchers can collaborate with professionals in the addiction field.

Early Career Advisory Group Chair, Steve Davidson, shares his experience with the Early Career Forum and its impact on his career.

Dr. Payne was a member for nearly four decades, served the Society as President from 2003-2004, held numerous committee appointments throughout the years, and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1988.

The 2018 Future Leader Grant Recipients have been announced. Join us in congratulating the winners!

Early Career Advisory Group Chair, Steve Davidson, shares how to write and present a successful abstract.