The Center for Translational Pain Medicine (CTPM) represents a novel entity that is transforming the way that we diagnose and treat painful conditions. A guiding principle of the CTPM, which is driving the discovery of new and innovative therapies, is the recognition that patients suffering from painful conditions require a multidisciplinary, multidimensional approach to diagnose the cause of a patient’s pain condition and to identify the most effective treatment. Research initiatives are underway that are rapidly unraveling the mysteries of pain. This new center will further expand Duke’s existing clinical and research program in innovative pain therapies by bringing together, under one umbrella, leading basic scientists, clinicians and clinical researchers who have a common core mission of unraveling the causes of painful conditions to better improve patient care.
Updates & Announcements
APS President, Dr. William Maixner, Speaks at the NIH Pain Consortium
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Pain Journal Club
First Friday of the month | 12 – 1 PM | GSRBI
Pain Research Seminars
Monthly | GSRB1, Conf. Room 4002
Stay up-to-date on the latest pain-related news, research & events:
American Pain Society | IASP | NIH Pain Consortium | Pain Research Forum
Incorporating basic science, clinical research and pain management with three primary goals:
Research
Understanding the pathophysiological processes that mediate persistent pain conditions and translating new discoveries into clinical practice.
Education
Creating high-quality educational programming for clinical and research professionals and the public.
Patient Care
Providing high-quality comprehensive, primary and specialized care to individuals with a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions, including orofacial pain.
