AAPM Showcases Expertise at AAN’s Society Spotlight Session
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is honored to participate in the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Annual Meeting Society Spotlight. This collaboration underscores the interdisciplinary nature of pain management and neurology, highlighting the latest advancements in both fields.
What to Expect
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM PDT, the session will feature a series of expert-led presentations, moderated by Charles E. Argoff, MD, AAPM President, and Barbara P. Karp, MD, FAAN:
- Evidence-based Behavioral Treatments for Acute, Post-Surgical, and Chronic Pain Relief: Access is Everything
- Presenter: Rena Courtney, PhD
- Dr. Courtney will discuss the critical role of accessibility in implementing behavioral therapies for various pain conditions, emphasizing strategies to overcome barriers to care.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain Management: Gray vs. White–Does it Matter
- Presenter: Sayed Wahezi, MD
- Dr. Wahezi will explore the nuances of spinal cord stimulation, analyzing the implications of targeting gray versus white matter in pain modulation.
- Pain Medicine Journal 2024 Highlights: The Cutting Edge of Pain Science
- Presenter: Robert Hurley, MD, PhD
- Dr. Hurley will present key research findings from the latest volume of the Pain Medicine Journal, offering insights into emerging trends and breakthroughs in pain science.
- Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): From Bench to Bedside
- Presenter: Jianguo Cheng, MD, PhD
- Dr. Cheng will provide a comprehensive overview of CIPN, discussing translational research efforts aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- From Girls to Grandmas–Pain and Well-being Across the Lifetime
- Presenter: Kristen MacKenzie, MD
- Dr. MacKenzie will examine the unique pain management challenges and considerations for females at different life stages, advocating for tailored approaches to care.
- fMRI–The Neural Mechanism of Mindfulness-based Pain Relief
- Presenter: Fadel Zeidan, PhD
- Dr. Zeidan will delve into the neural underpinnings of mindfulness meditation as a pain relief modality, supported by functional MRI findings.
Why It Matters
This session represents a unique opportunity for attendees to gain interdisciplinary perspectives on pain management. By bridging the latest research with clinical practice, these presentations aim to enhance patient care and inform future studies in both neurology and pain medicine.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with leading experts and explore innovative approaches to pain management.
Learn more about the AAN Annual Meeting and participate in this enlightening Society Spotlight session!
