Provide Input on HEAL Pain Research Priority Areas - Join an Upcoming Virtual Workshop!
The NIH HEAL Initiative® is developing a strategic plan to establish research priorities for the next phase of the initiative that builds upon progress to date and ensures that HEAL continues to evolve to provide the greatest benefit to individuals affected by substance use and those living with pain.
Learn more about the HEAL strategic planning process.
Public Input on HEAL Pain Research Priority Areas
Additionally, NIH invites the research community, people with lived experience, and other interested communities to provide input on the pain strategic research priorities in a series of public workshops. Please spread the word, join us, and make your voice heard!
This workshop series will focus on the following pain research areas:
- Non-addictive pain therapeutics development
- Pain biomarkers and predictors
- Optimization of existing and novel interventions for pain
- Implementation and health services for pain
- Health equity and pain across the life course
- The intersection of pain and substance use disorder
- Pain research workforce and training
Next Steps
The recommended priorities for HEAL pain research will be presented at the February National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Advisory Council meeting. This will contribute to an overall NIH HEAL Initiative Strategic Plan in summer 2025 that will guide the research investment for the next 5 years.
To stay apprised of strategic planning efforts and opportunities to provide input, make sure you are subscribed to the HEAL Digest.
Warmest regards,
NIH HEAL Initiative