A message from the Scientific Program Committee Chair

On behalf of the Scientific Program Committee, I am delighted to invite you to attend the American Pain Society's Scientific Summit in Anaheim, CA, March 4-6, 2018. The summit's theme is "Understanding Pain Mechanisms." Our goal is to create a comprehensive, shared meeting experience to fully explore this theme through plenary lectures, focused symposia sessions, interactive networking sessions, SIG meetings, poster sessions, and exhibits.

This program has been designed to offer the most outstanding content from the best in the field. Our esteemed faculty will present their latest clinical, translational, and basic science research in 6 plenary sessions and 12 symposia. There will also be roundtable discussions and new networking opportunities that will allow you to interact with your fellow pain professionals. Along with this excellent scientific programming, we invite you to explore the updated Experience Exchange, take part in poster voting, attend the early career forum, and honor APS award recipients.

March is a great time to spend in Southern California. Extend your stay to explore all the city has to offer. Disneyland parks and attractions are just a walk away from the Disneyland Hotel. Anaheim is home to a craft brew scene, great shopping, and historic architecture and is a short trip to beautiful beaches.

It is an honor to serve as the chair for the 2018 Scientific Program Committee, and I look forward to seeing you all at the Summit!

Tonya M. Palermo, PhD

 

 

2018 Scientific Program Committee

Tonya M. Palermo, PhD, Chair
Professor
Seattle Children's Research Institute

Luda Diatchenko, MD PhD, Chair-elect
Professor
McGill University

Anna Kratz, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Michigan

Kristin Schreiber, MD PhD
Anesthesiologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Scott Strassels, PhD PharmD
Pharmacist
Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services

Ajay Wasan, MD MSc
Professor
University of Pittsburgh

Jennifer Rabbitts, MD
Assistant Professor
Seattle Children's Research Institute

Robert Coghill, PhD
Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Geoffrey Bove, PhD DC
Associate Professor
University of New England

Rosemary Polomano, PhD RN FAAN
Professor
University of Pennsylvania

Linda L. Porter, PhD
Health Science Policy Advisor for Pain
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/National Institutes of Health

Ex-Officio
David Williams, PhD
APS President
University of Michigan