EFIC launches Clinical Cases Programme 2026 for Academy members
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce the launch of the EFIC Clinical Cases Programme 2026, a 5-week live, case-based learning series designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and decision-making in pain management. Starting on 23 April 2026, weekly...
#EFIC2027 Bridge Talks: Connecting Pain Research and Clinical Practice
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is launching Bridge Talks, a new short-form video series highlighting collaboration between pain researchers and clinicians. The congress will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 21–23 April 2027,...
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News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – March 2026
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. UK British Pain Society (BPS) – Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)The British Pain Society’s (BPS) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will take place from...
EFIC launches the ECR Job Board
As part of the EFIC Rising Stars Programme, an initiative designed to connect and support early career researchers (ECRs) in the European pain community, EFIC is pleased to launch the ECR Job Board. The ECR Job Board serves as a central hub for current career...
3 positions on EFIC Executive Board open for election
The 2026 European Pain Federation EFIC Council Meeting will take place virtually at on 25 September 2026. We will be holding elections for three positions on the Executive Board. Honorary Treasurer (1). The successful candidate will serve for three years (2026 to...
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in March 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
Swedish Healthcare Pathway for Adults with Chronic Pain
In Sweden, approximately 20% of adults experience moderate to severe chronic pain, with around 7% seeking healthcare. Many chronic pain patients have a high level of healthcare utilization and are often on sick leave. Care for chronic pain in the country has been...
International Women’s Day 2026: Advancing Rights, Justice and Action in Pain Research and Care
On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day calls for renewed commitment to rights, justice and action for all women and girls. The UN theme reminds us that gender equality requires more than recognition — it requires dismantling structural barriers, closing data gaps,...
Apply now for the EFIC-Grünenthal Grant (E-G-G) 2027
Are you an early career scientist looking to launch your career in pain research? Then be sure to submit your innovative research project in the area of chronic pain to be considered for a research grant from this prestigious scheme! The deadline for applications is...
Issues in pain management for older people spotlit in new policy paper by aging policy NGO
The International Federation on Aging, a non-governmental organisation focused on policy issues relevant to older people, has launched a policy paper on access to pain treatment for older adults in the European Union. Based on a survey of over 1,800 respondents from...
EFIC endorses PAINDIFF recommendations for the inclusion and study of sex and gender in research
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its endorsement of the PAINDIFF recommendations for the inclusion and study of sex and gender in research which have been recently been published in Nature Neuroscience (click here for access to the manuscript...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Management of Pain
We are thrilled to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Management of Pain will take place from 25 to 27 June 2026 in Larissa, Greece! The school promotes lifelong learning, critical appraisal of evidence, and professional...
