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#EFIC2027 Congress Topics

 

The theme of the #EFIC2027 Congress is ‘Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication’. We therefore expect to see many talks and workshops on this theme. We also encourage workshop and poster submissions on all key topics relevant to pain science in 2027. You can find the topics we will use for our submission systems below.

Basic and Translational Research
  1. Peripheral Mechanisms of Pain and Nociception (Ion channels, nociceptor activation, peripheral sensitization)
  2. Central Mechanisms and Central Sensitization (Spinal and supraspinal processing, neural circuitry)
  3. Pain Modulation Systems (Descending inhibition/facilitation, endogenous analgesia)
  4. Neuroimmune and Inflammatory Mechanisms (Microglia, astrocytes, cytokines, neuroinflammation)
  5. Genetics, Epigenetics and Molecular Biology of Pain
  6. Brain Mechanisms and Neuroimaging in Pain
  7. Pain Phenotyping and Biomarkers
  8. Pain Plasticity and Neuroadaptation
  9. Experimental and Translational Pain Models
  10. Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain
  11. Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain
  12. Developmental, Aging and Sex Differences in Pain
Clinical Research & Pain Syndroms
  1. Clinical Pain Assessment and Measurement (Patient-reported outcomes, diagnostic tools)
  2. Neuropathic Pain Disorders
  3. Musculoskeletal Pain and Low Back Pain
  4. Headache and Orofacial Pain
  5. Visceral and Pelvic Pain Disorders
  6. Cancer-Related Pain
  7. Acute and Postoperative Pain
  8. Primary Chronic Pain Conditions (e.g., Fibromyalgia)
  9. Pain in Special Populations (Pediatric, geriatric, and vulnerable populations)
Treatments & Interventions
  1. Pharmacological Treatments for Pain
  2. Novel and Emerging Analgesic Therapies
  3. Interventional Pain Procedures
  4. Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation
  5. Physical, Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapies
  6. Digital Health, Virtual Reality and Technology-Based Treatments
  7. Multimodal and Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Psychological & Social Aspects
  1. Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Pain (Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors)
  2. Psychological Therapies, Self-Management and Patient Education
  3. Social Determinants, Culture and Inequities in Pain
Health Systems & Policy
  1. Pain Education and Professional Training
  2. Health Services, Models of Care and Implementation Science
  3. Pain Epidemiology, Public Health and Policy
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