The World Congress on Pain is the premier conference devoted to pain research and treatment. In 2016, the world’s top researchers and clinicians will meet in Yokohama, just one-half hour outside Tokyo.
The World Congress provides state-of-the-art learning opportunities on a wide array of topics in pain research and treatment. Thousands of the world’s leading experts will share their thoughts, research, and findings. Whether you are a trainee entering the field, a clinician interested in updating your knowledge, or a researcher focused on breakthrough results, you will discover new information and colleagues at the World Congress on Pain.
Founded in 1973, our association is governed by an international Council composed of officers and councilors elected by the membership. Members may also serve on committees, task forces, and working groups. The current IASP president is Rolf-Detlef Treede, Prof., Dr. med, chair of neurophysiology and managing director of the Center for Biomedicine and Medical Technology at Heidelberg University in Mannheim, Germany.