News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – June 2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Switzerland We’re pleased to highlight an exciting update from our Swiss National Chapter. The Swiss Pain Society (SPS) will host its Joint Congress with...
SIP Spain: Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) at the SED Congress
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform was recently represented at the Spanish Pain Society (SED) Congress held in Málaga, Spain. The event brought together leading pain specialists and advocates to discuss key topics in pain management, with a particular focus on...
SIP Finland: Finnish Translation Now Available – The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence
SIP Finland is pleased to announce the release of the Finnish translation of The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence! The “Book of Evidence” was developed for individuals without a scientific background, and it aims to provide insights...
SFETD launches ToolBOX for intrathecal therapy
To enhance access to intrathecal therapy, the SFETD committee of Pain Evaluation and Management decided to create a “toolbox” on this procedure, to encourage physicians considering intrathecal therapy for cancer patients who could benefit from it. Despite being known...
SIP Meetings on Prevention & Pain Policy at the European Parliament
Last week, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform team, together with a delegation from the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Tomislav Sokol and Romana Jerković, as well as policy...
Watch the Pain Relief Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 online
The Pain Relief Foundation started the Annual Lecture as a Millennium project. Each year an eminent pain physician or scientist is invited to lecture on a topic currently of interest, in pain research or management. The lecture is given each year in honour of a person...
Watch selected #EFIC2025 Sessions now
Selected recordings from the #EFIC2025 Congress, held in Lyon from 24–26 April 2025, are now available on the EFIC Academy Education Platform. These sessions feature expert-led presentations covering the latest advancements in pain science, clinical practice, and...
SIP Newsletter 02 2025 – Now Available!
The latest edition of the SIP Newsletter is now available! Don’t miss this month’s editorial, featuring key updates on: SIP priorities and activities; The SIP National Platform Call 2025 Report; And much more! Read the full Newsletter...
European Week Against Cancer 2025
The European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) is an annual event from 25 to 31 May to raise the awareness of all Europeans towards cancer and take action against it. It is an occasion to learn more about policy and research on cancer, what is key in its prevention, and the...
Subscribe to the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Newsletter
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter, which includes quarterly updates on: SIP priorities and activities; SIP National Platform news; SIP Events; And much more! Read the previous editions here.
SIP Event Report: SIP Session at the EFIC Congress
Now available: SIP Session Report! SIP hosted a well-attended, immersive, dedicated session on ‘Pain and Mental Health: Can Healthcare Professionals and Patients Have a Societal Impact?’ The session, moderated by SIP Co-Chair Patrice Forget, Lars Bye...
SIP National Platform Call Report Available
The Report from the second SIP National Platform call of 2025 is now available! The second SIP National Platform meeting of the year took place during EFIC 2025 Congress in Lyon, on 25th April 2025. The in-person format provided a valuable opportunity for National...
Lecturer in Pharmacology & Therapeutics in Galway, Ireland
Applications are invited for a full-time permanent appointment as Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Galway. The discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has developed a range of educational programmes at undergraduate level for Science,...
