Welcome to IASP

Vision Statement:  Working together for pain relief throughout the world

Mission:  IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health care providers, and policy makers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.

Founded in 1973, IASP is the world's largest multidisciplinary organization focused specifically on pain research and treatment.  IASP currently has more than 7,000 members from 108 countries and in 70 chapters.

Important News:
Initiatives to Promote Awareness:	IASP has joined with other advocacy organizations on worldwide efforts to improving access to pain treatment.  Human Rights Watch and the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care are spearheading two separate initiatives to promote awareness of the need for pain treatment.  IASP is proud to be a supporter of these efforts.
Announcing:	October 20, 2008, marks the launch of the Global Year Against Cancer Pain. Built around the theme of “Raising Awareness ▪ Improving Treatment ▪ Growing Support,” this 2008-2009 campaign aims to provide a voice to millions of patients around the world who experience cancer-related pain and suffering. (more information)
Glasgow Congress a Resounding Success:	With 6,000 delegates in attendance, the 12th World Congress on Pain was a great success. There was ample opportunity for the delegates to learn about the latest in pain research and treatment and also enjoy seeing friends and colleagues. We encourage you to post your Congress photos online to share with one another! Email your photos to GlasgowCongressPhotos@gmail.com. The subject line of your email is the title of your photo (example: “Welcome Reception”). Use the body of your email to describe and identify the people in the photo (example: "Dr. Jones and Dr. Reebs"). You can view everyone's Congress photos at www.flickr.com/photos/iasp/tags/2008wcp.
Proposed Taxonomy Changes:	The IASP Taxonomy Task Force has updated its pain terminology.  To learn more about the Task Force’s work and the new terminology, please click here.  If you’re an IASP member and would like to participate in a discussion about the taxonomy changes, you can join the discussion forum by clicking here.
Task Force Report:	The IASP Developing Countries Task Force examined the state of pain education and training in developing countries. Summary article.  Full report.
Now Available:
	NEW Pain: Clinical Updates  Chronic Pelvic and Urogenital Pain Syndromes September 2008 Author: Ursula Wesselmann	NEW Newsletter (IASP Members Only) Glasgow Congress a Huge Success Issue #3 September 2008
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