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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
With the deadline for the open call for EFIC Clinical Guidance Proposals approaching on 1 Feb 2026, this webinar will break down the required checklist (scope, relevance, methodology, interdisciplinarity, conflict of interest, dissemination plan, etc.) and offer practical advice to maximise chances of approval. Participants are invited to bring their own clinical scenarios for discussion or use this as an opportunity to brainstorm potential topics.
This webinar brings together findings from two studies on pain after caesarean delivery, covering acute pain trajectories and the incidence, severity, and interference of chronic postsurgical pain. The authors will present evidence on postoperative pain patterns and long-term pain impact on maternal quality of life. A joint Q&A will explore implications for improving perioperative care and strategies to reduce persistent pain.
This webinar combines a new experimental study comparing the effects of hypnosis, virtual reality (VR), and combined VR-hypnosis on pain perception with a systematic review of VR use for reducing in-hospital pain and anxiety. Together the sessions will explore evidence for non-pharmacological interventions in acute pain settings, mechanisms of action, and clinical potential. A joint Q&A will discuss how to translate these findings into practice and future research directions.
This webinar offers early-career researchers an inside look at how grant proposals are evaluated and what makes an application stand out. Participants will learn how to structure a compelling proposal, clearly communicate impact, and avoid the most common pitfalls seen by reviewers. Featuring insights from EFIC Grants and Prizes Working Group Chair Thomas Graven-Nielsen and past EFIC-Grünenthal Grant (E-G-G) winners, the session will provide practical tips, examples of strong proposals, and guidance on how to strengthen your own application for future funding opportunities.
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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
This webinar explores how traumatic experiences – starting from childhood adverse events to adult PTSD – impact brain functioning and pain-related disability. Drawing on two original research papers, we connect early-life neurobiological alterations with later-life psychological burden in people living with chronic pain.
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People living with pain frequently face mental health challenges—but health systems rarely connect the dots. For this year’s World Mental Health Day, EFIC and EPA came together to launch a call to action for better integration of care, discuss recent research and highlight important resources.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and challenging conditions in clinical practice, with diverse aetiologies requiring nuanced approaches. In this EFIC webinar, two experts explore and compare the diagnosis and management of non-specific LBP and facet joint syndrome. Through clinical insights, case-based discussion, and audience Q&A, we will highlight key similarities, differences, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
Watch this webinar on Stress Awareness Month, exploring the link between stress and chronic pain. Experts discussed how a person’s stress mindset and social identification impact coping strategies and well-being in chronic pain conditions. Additionally, we explored the role of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in improving psychological health without altering pain perception. This webinar provided insights into approaches to manage pain more effectively.
Watch this webinar on 20 Feb 2025 to find out more about pain in transgender and gender-diverse populations and use the opportunity to ask questions from researchers in this field directly.
Speakers:
Katelynn Boerner, University of British Columbia
Robrecht De Baere, Vrije Universiteit Brussels
Elise Cnockaert, Ghent University
Watch this webinar featuring authors from a recently published article in the European Journal of Pain on and “Navigating the light and shadow of scientific publishing faced with machine learning and generative AI” and use the opportunity to ask questions from authors directly. Find the article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejp.4736
