Our 2023 Agenda
You will gain the ability to describe and critically analyze recent research on the mechanisms and management of pain with our diverse, multidisciplinary membership. You'll integrate activities and understanding that will help improve access to high-quality pain care, including preventing and treating pain more effectively.
Concurrent sessions have been coordinated to encompass mechanisms of pain; biopsychosocial factors of pain; pain treatments; and pain programs, education, policy, and advocacy.
All efforts will be in place to avoid any timing adjustments, that may occur without advance notice. All timing for this event is in Mountain Daylight Time.
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0700-0800h
Registration Desk is open
Come visit us to gather your lanyard and other ASM information
President's Hall Foyer
0700-0800h
Breakfast
Start your morning off with a well-balanced breakfast.
Van Horne Ballroom AB - Conference Centre
0800-0815h
Opening Remarks and Special Address
Canadian Pain Society President Dr. John Pereira, SPC Chairs Dr. Mike Hildebrand & Dr. Gabrielle Page
Van Horne Ballroom AB
0815-0915h
Plenary: Neuroimmune Interactions for the Induction and Resolution of Pain
Dr. Ru-Rong Ji
Van Horne Ballroom AB
0925-1040h
Concurrent Session Four: The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Somatosensation and Pain - Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Chair: A. Khoutorsky
Speakers: C. Altier, S. Shen. A. Minerbi
Alberta - Castle
0925-1040h
Concurrent Session Four: Pain Experiences of Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs): Bridging Research and Practice
Chair: S. Noyek
Speakers: C. Nania, D. Moore, C.M. McMurtry
Cascade - Castle
0925-1040h
Concurrent Session Four: Hot Topics Trainee Presentations
Presenters: T. Jassal, W. Cai, C.Faig, N. van den Hoogen, M. Pavlova, P. Tutelman
New Brunswick - Castle
0925-1040h
Concurrent Session Four: The Intersection of Pain and Addiction: Using Harm Reduction Strategies to Keep Patients with Chronic Pain Safe Within the Context of the Current Opioid Crisis
Chair: H. Clarke
Speakers: K. Nicholson, S. Ladak, A. Sutherland
Alhambra - Castle
1045-1115h
Refreshments are available
Connect with our exhibitors
Van Horne Ballroom C
1045-1200h
Concurrent Session Five: Can Clinical Trials Translate Pain Science into Improved Care for People Suffering from Pain? Incorporating Basic Principles with Patient Engagement and Real-world Clinical Practice
Chair: I. Gilron
Speakers: I. Gilron, D. Richards, J. Khan
Alberta - Castle
1045-1200h
Concurrent Session Five: Exploring and Healing Pediatric Chronic Pain in Indigenous Youth and Families Through Two-Eyed Seeing
Chair: F. Di Valentin
Speakers: A. Kandasamy, J. Gregory, M. Syeda, H. Talbot, S. Spence
New Brunswick - Castle
1045-1200h
Concurrent Session Five: Pain and Time
Chair: L. Diatchenko
Speakers: L. Diatchenko, R. Ji, J. Mogil
Cascade - Castle
1045-1200h
Concurrent Session Five: Neurophysiological Changes Following Physical or Emotional Childhood Trauma in the Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain
Chair: S. Nelson
Speakers: J. Christianson, S. Miller, S. Nelson, T. Pigott
Alhambra - Castle
1210-1325h
Lunch (full service)
Take a break and refuel
Van Horne AB - Conference Centre
1325-1340h
Visit our Poster Presenters and Exhibitors
President's Hall and Van Horne C - Conference Centre
1340-1440h
Poster Session Two
President's Hall - Conference Centre
1450-1605h
Concurrent Session Six: Bridging the Gap: Translational Approaches to Studying Pain in Rodent and Human Models
Chair: E. Tsai
Speakers: A. Dedek, K. Sadler, B. Copits
Alhambra - Castle
1450-1605h
Concurrent Session Six: Mobile Health Data for Pediatric Pain: Inter-institutional Experiences and Best Practices for Patient-centred Data Capture, Analysis, and Visualization.
Chair: F. Campbell
Speakers: C. Lalloo, K. Boerner, J. Kossowsky
Cascade - Castle
1450-1605h
Concurrent Session Six: Considering the Multiple Identities of Patients with Chronic Pain: How Can We Tailor Pain Care to Support Young Athletes?
Chairs: M. Noel & K. Dittrich Speakers: L. Harrison, K. Hurtubise, C. Hess
New Brunswick - Castle
1450-1605h
Concurrent Session Six: Placebo Effects with Treatments for Pain - Making Much Out of Nothing at all?
Chair: J. Hashmi
Speakers: J. Hashmi, J. Markman. A. Bhatia
Alberta - Castle
1605-1625h
Refreshment Break
Browse posters and connect with our exhibitors
President's Hall and Van Horne Ballroom C
1630-1745h
Concurrent Session Seven: Prenatal and Neonatal Exposure to Pain and its Long-Term Effects on the Developing Brain
Chair: J. Miller
Speakers: J. Jessa, E. Duerden, S. Beggs
Alhambra - Castle
1630-1745h
Concurrent Session Seven: Implantable Neuromodulation Therapies for Pain - As Simple as Buzzing the Pain Away or More to it than meets the eye?
Chair: A. Bhatia
Speakers: A. El Helou, J. Osborn
New Brunswick - Castle
1630-1745h
Concurrent Session Seven: Driving Policy Development for Pain in Canada: Perspectives from a Governmental, Lived Experience, Clinician, and Advocacy Group Lens
Chairs: F. Campbell
Speakers: J. Laliberté, J.F. Leroux, M. Hudspith, T. Wasylak
Cascade - Castle
1630-1745h
Concurrent Session Seven: Perceived Injustice and Pain: Causes, Consequences and Mechanisms of Action
Chair: M. Sullivan
Speakers: H. Adams, J. Carrière. M. Sullivan
Alberta - Castle
1830-2300h
President’s Gala
Included with both full conference and Friday-only registrations. Ticket includes a served dinner and dancing. Attire is Formal, and this is an adults only event. Please visit our childcare section above if you require this service.
Van Horne Ballroom AB
0700-0800h
Registration
Come visit us to gather your lanyard and other ASM information
President's Hall Foyer - Conference Centre
0700-0800h
Breakfast
Start your morning off with a well-balanced breakfast.
Van Horne Ballroom AB - Conference Centre
0800-0820h
Opening Remarks
Canadian Pain Society President Dr. John Pereira, SPC Chairs Dr. Mike Hildebrand & Dr. Gabrielle Page
Van Horne Ballroom AB - Conference Centre
0820-0920h
Fibromyalgia: Attempts at Uncovering the Pathophysiology
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Claudia Sommer
Van Horne Ballroom AB
0920-0930h
Poster/Presentation Pitches
Browse posters and listen to their exciting pitches!
Van Horne Ballroom AB
0930-1000h
Refreshment Break
Browse posters and connect with our exhibitors
Van Horne Ballroom C and President's Hall - Conference Centre
0945-1045h
Poster Session One and Judging
Check out the latest science on pain research, management and education!
Van Horne Ballroom AB
1055-1210h
Concurrent Session One: The Impact of Sleep and Chronobiology on Nociception and Chronic Pain
Chair: J. Daly-Cyr
Speakers: G. Neely, N. Ghasemlou, G. Pagé
Cascade - Castle
1055-1210h
Concurrent Session One: Pediatric Chronic Postsurgical Pain: Altering Pain Trajectories
Chair: J. Tyrrell
Speakers: B. Rosenbloom, L. Isaac, D. Ruskin
Alhambra - Castle
1055-1210h
Concurrent Session One: Innovations in Complex Cancer Pain Research: Learning from Real-world Clinical Experiences to Improve Research Methodology and Clinical Practice
Chairs: M. Bouchard & L. Gauthier
Speakers: P. Bérubé-Mercier, J. Gewandter, D. Langford
New Brunswick - Castle
1055-1210h
Concurrent Session One: Pain Education in Canada: New Research in Pre and Post Licensure Learning and Outcomes
Chair: I. Cioffi
Speakers: S. Langlois, C. Dale. S. Hassan
Alberta - Castle
1220-1320h
Lunch - full service
Take a break and refuel
Van Horne Ballroom AB
1325-1425h
Plenary: Rethinking Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility in 2023
Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed
Van Horne Ballroom AB
1435-1550h
Concurrent Session Two: Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia Mechanisms: Evidence from Animal and Human Brain Imaging
Chair: J. Da Silva
Speakers: J. Da Silva, J. Moron-Concepcion, N. Osborne
Alhambra - Castle
1435-1550h
Concurrent Session Two: Early Life Trauma and Chronic Pain Across the Lifespan and Generations: Identifying Mechanisms across Species and New Intervention Targets to Break the Cycle
Chair: J. Belton
Speakers: R. Mychasiuk, M. Noel, C. Shenk
Cacade - Castle
1435-1550h
Concurrent Session Two: Classification of Chronic Primary Pain in ICD 11 - Does Nociplastic PainTerminology Allow for Better Diagnostic Categorization and Enhanced Treatment Opportunities?
Chair: N. Mittal
Speakers: N. Mittal, M.A. Fitzcharles. A. Mailis
Alberta - Castle
1435-1550h
Concurrent Session Two: Trainee Workshop: Hacking Your Way Through CIHR Funding with the Lens of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell
New Bruswick-Castle
1600-1630h
Refreshment Break
Browse posters and connect with our exhibitors
Van Horne Ballroom C and President's Hall
1640-1755h
Concurrent Session Three: Contribution of Non-neuronal Cells to Sex Differences in Nociception and the Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain
Chair: G. Descalzi
Speakers: G. Laumet, V. Tawfik, G. Descalzi
Alberta - Castle
1640-1755h
Concurrent Session Three: The Burden of Not Knowing: How Diagnostic and Sensory Uncertainty Impact on Pain Outcomes and Chronic Pain Disability
Chair: A. Meulders
Speakers: A. Meulders, T. Stanton, A. Neville
Cascade - Castle
1640-1755h
Concurrent Session Three: Mechanisms of Non-Pharmacological and Complementary Analgesic Methods: Evidence from Brain Imaging
Chair: N. Osborne
Speakers: Y. Wang. F. Zeidan, M. Moayedi
Alhambra - Castle
1640-1755h
Concurrent Session Three: Addressing the Gap: Innovative Pediatric Pain Program Solutions to Address
the Growing Demand
Chair: N. Rasic
Speakers: L. Rayner, W. Gaultney, J. Rabbitts, A. Demchuk
New Brunswick - Castle
1830-2200h
Trainee Social
Come network with other trainees!
Bowl Alley - First Floor Conference Centre
1830h →onwards
A free evening for all attendees.
Take this time to explore the beautiful hotel or stunning surroundings. If you are dining at the hotel, please ensure you make reservations in advance.
1400-1900h
Registration is Open!
Visit us to gather your lanyard and information about our conference!
President’s Hall Foyer – Conference Centre
1700-1830h
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Canadian Pain Society President Dr. John Pereira, Dr. Michael Hildebrand and Dr. Gabrielle Pagé
Presentations by:
Distinguished Career Award Recipient - M. Choinière
Early Career Award, A. Khoutorsky
Van Horne AB - Conference Centre
1830-2100h
Welcome Reception and Award Presentations
Join us to celebrate our award recipients!
Van Horne AB – Conference Centre
Late Breaking Abstracts
The Scientific Planning Committee seeks to offer a balanced, diverse, and cutting-edge scientific program that reflects different areas of science from all members of the pain community. Your participation is of the utmost importance and will be integral for the success of the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting and continued progress in pain research and management. All abstracts must be submitted through the CPS abstract submission portal below before Tuesday February 28th by 2259h ET

Coming Together at the Banff Springs Hotel
A Quick Note! We realize an unforeseen conference events and time frames may change without notice and impact your travel plans. Although we will endeavour to avoid these changes, please note the Canadian Pain Society will not be responsible for any incurred costs due to these changes.

Our 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
May 10-12, 2023 at the Banff Springs Hotel
Individuals with an interest in pain from all around the world come together to share knowledge and expertise on the latest advancements in pain mechanisms, evaluation, and management.
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta Chapter for up to 13.75 Mainpro+ credits.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. You may claim a maximum of 11.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

✶ Keynote Speaker
Claudia Sommer
University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
A Professor of Neurology at the University of Würzburg, Germany. She received training in neurology, psychiatry, neuropathology, and experimental pain research. At the University Hospital of Würzburg, she serves as a consultant in neurology, organizes outpatient clinics for patients with neuromuscular disorders, pain and headache, and she leads the Peripheral Nerve Laboratory. Research interests are the pathophysiology of pain, of inflammatory neuropathies, and of antibody-mediated diseases. She has written more than 250 original research papers and more than 100 reviews and book-chapters and edited several books. She has served as President of the German Pain Society in 2019-2020 and as President of the International Society for the Study of Pain (IASP, 2020-2022). She is a Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology, and a Board member of the Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) and the International Research Consortium for CRPS. She is also Deputy Editor of the European Journal of Neurology.

✶ Plenary Speaker
Ru-Rong Ji
PhD
Dr. Ji is a distinguished Professor of Duke University, William Maixner Professor of Anesthesiology, a Professor of Cell Biology and Neurobiology. He is also Director of the Center for Translational Pain Center (CTPM) at Duke Medical Center. He has been working on mechanisms and therapeutics of chronic pain for over 25 years, which has resulted in 240 publications, including many papers in high impact journals. His lab studies how glial cells and immune cells regulate the pathogenesis and resolution of pain. His research has contributed to conceptual advances in pain research areas such as “neuroimmune interactions”, “gliosis”, “neuroinflammation”. He has promoted the resolution concept of pain for more than a decade, by studying the role of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) and their receptors in neurons, glial cells, and immune cells. Dr. Ji is a Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science/Clarivate in the last five years. Dr. Ji received his PhD from Chinese Academy of Sciences. He had been a faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 12 years before joining Duke University.

✶ Plenary Speaker
Gaynor Watson-Creed
MD, MSc, CCFP, FRCPC, DSc (hc)
The Associate Dean of Serving and Engaging Society for Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine, and past Chair of the Board of Engage Nova Scotia. She is a public health specialist physician with 17 years experience, having served as the former Medical Officer of Health for the Halifax area and Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia. She served as a member of the One Nova Scotia Coalition economic strategy table in Nova Scotia and was recently a member of the federal Task Force on Women in the Economy. Dr. Watson-Creed has an MD from Dalhousie University, an MSc from the University of Guelph, a BSc from the University of Prince Edward Island, and an honorary doctorate from Acadia University. She also sits as chair or member of several national population health councils and boards and is a passionate advocate for high-quality public health services in Canada.