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NIH Pain Consortium

Learn how NIH Pain Consortium is addressing the global burden of chronic pain through interdisciplinary research, public-private partnerships, and a comprehensive agenda. Explore the impact of chronic pain on well-being and productivity and discover NIH funding initiatives.

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NIH Pain Consortium

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  1. NIH Pain Consortium Patricia A. Grady, PhD, RN, FAAN Director, National Institute of Nursing Research Co-chair, NIH Pain Consortium March 5, 2007

  2. NIH Pain Consortium Co-chairs • Patricia Grady, PhD, RN, FAAN • Director, National Institute of Nursing Research • Story Landis, PhD • Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke • Lawrence Tabak, DDS, PhD • Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

  3. The Problem Chronic pain: • Affects millions worldwide • Decreases well-being and productivity • Interferes with rest and appetite • Prolongs recovery from illness and hospital stays • Decreases quality of life • Often under-treated • Large burden on health care system

  4. NIH Funding for Chronic Pain Dollars (in Millions) Source: NIH Office of Budget – 2/15/07

  5. NIH Pain Consortium Mission: • Develop comprehensive NIH pain research agenda • Identify key opportunities for inter-disciplinary research • Pursue public-private partnerships

  6. NIH Pain Consortium Activities: • Coordinate release of initiatives • Maintain informational resources opportunities in pain research and discoveries • Increase visibility of NIH pain research

  7. Pain Research at NIH Pain research across all of the NIH Institutes and Centers explores: • Basic mechanisms of the pain response • Pain management and treatment • Individual differences • Emotional and biobehavioral aspects

  8. An Inter-disciplinary Focus The NIH Pain Consortium

  9. http://painconsortium.nih.gov

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