Membership
Special Interest Groups
The focus of the Genetics and Pain SIG is to foster collaborative information and idea sharing on genetics and pain-related research and to enable the development of integrated research projects on this topic. The activities will include updating the APS membership on the latest developments relating to the genetics of pain through pre-conference workshops, symposia, and newsletters; enhancing research capabilities and capacity of established and new pain investigators by developing collaborative mentorship and training initiatives; and developing outreach programs to enhance the understanding of patient and public advocacy groups, policymakers, industry, and educators.
Co-Chairs
- Co-Chair: Luda Diatchenko, PhD
- Associate Professor
University of North Carolina
Ctr Neurosensory Disorders CB 7455
2120 Old Dental Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 843-2549
lbdiatch@email.unc.edu - Co-Chair: Inna Belfer, MD PhD
- Associate Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology & Human Genetics
Director, Molecular Epidemiology of Pain Program
University of Pittsburgh
A1310 Scaife Hall
3550 Terrace St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 648-1342
Fax: 412-648-1343
belferi@upmc.edu
Committees:
- Research
- Education
- Outreach
Past Chairs, Organizing Committee
Cielito Reyes-Gibby, DrPH (2004-2006)
William R. Lariviere, PhD (2005-2006)
Founding Members
View a list of founding members.
Members’ Research Interests, Publications and Methods Used
View results of a member survey.
Focus of the SIG
- Foster collaborative information and idea sharing on genetics and pain-related research.
- Development of integrated research projects and possibly, proposals.
Join the SIG
To join the SIG, contact the APS national office at info@ampainsoc.org, or call our Membership Department at 847-375-4715.
Future Activities
View a list of future activities