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The CPS is a society of scientists, health professionals, educators and pain advocates who have a vested interest in pain research and management. As a chapter of the IASP, we support the treatment of pain as a basic human right and are currently advocating for a Canadian National Pain Strategy.

Join today and take advantage of peer-to-peer connections; free access to online events; trainee-specific content; access to Awards & Grants; Special Interest Groups; preferred pricing for our Annual Scientific Meeting; reduced rates for the Canadian Journal of Pain ...and so much more.

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Welcome to the new CPS Website!

We are thrilled to present you with our new website - we hope you like the the new, clean look and improved functionality as much as we do!  

As we all know, there isn't a technology update out there that hasn't come with one or two teething problems - please be patient as we iron out any little glitches. Note that our online payment processing will be available within the week; in the meantime, the 'Bill Me' option will be available. 

If you see or experience any problems please let us know - click here to send us an email.

Virtual Trainee Workshop: Paths to Academia, The Value of Mentorship, and Patient Engagement in Research 
August 11, 2020   |   1:00-2:00 EDT
Co-Moderators: Kyle Vader, Carly Ouellette (PWLE) 
Speakers: Keith Meldrum (PWLE), Nader Ghasmelou, Lynn Gauthier

Social Inequalities and Pain: The Untold History of Blacks and Chronic Pain
August 31, 2020   |   3:00-5:00 ET
Moderator: Hance Clark
Speakers: Carmen Green, Daniel Buchman, Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, PWLE (tba)

Fireside Chat: People with Lived Experience
September 15, 2020   |   3:00-5:00 EDT
Moderator: Keith Meldrum (PWLE) 
Speakers: Therese Lane (PWLE), Kristy Barnaby (PWLE)

Pain States Versus Pain Traits: From the Clinic to the Brain
October 20, 2020
Co-Moderators: Karen Davis, PWLE (tba)
Speakers: Nader Ghasemlou, Etienne Vachon-Presseau, Karen Davis

Pharmacogenomics for Personalized Pain Medicine
November 10, 2020
Moderator: Andrea Furlan
Speakers: Katherine Siminovitch, Laura Murphy, Andrea Furlan

Canadian Pain Task Force: Present and Future; Quest for a National Pain Strategy
November 18, 2020   |   3:00-4:30 ESTModerator: Fiona Campbell
Speakers: Maria Hudspith, Andrew Taylor, Jaris Swidrovich, Linda Wilhelm (PWLE)

Early Life Adversity and Chronic Pain: The Brain Story
December 2, 2020   |   2:00-3:00 EST
Moderator: Melanie Noel
Speakers: Marco Battaglia, Melanie Noel, Sheri Madigan, Billie Jo Bogden (PWLE), The Palix Foundation