Beyond Academia: A Podcast on Alternative Career Paths for Pain Researchers
IASP Pain Research Forum Podcasts
Release Date: 08/04/2021
The Pain Beat (Episode 17) – Experience, Study and Treatment of Visceral Pain
IASP Pain Research Forum Podcasts
On this episode of The Pain Beat, Ewan St John Smith hosted fellow scientists and clinicians with expertise in visceral pain, including Federica La Russa - a scientist who also brought the patient perspective. The participants belong to the ADVANTAGE Consortium led by Geoff Woods, University of Cambridge, UK. The discussion covered psychological and clinical perspectives on the experience of visceral pain and treatment as well as the in latest preclinical research and how visceral pain studies differ from other types of pain. Podcast participants include: Ewan St. John...
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Unpacking the Drug Development Process: A Conversation with Frank Porreca
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Editor’s note: During the (NAPS), five pain researchers participated in the . As we hear from our 2024 NAPS Correspondents, we’re taking a look back at some highlights of NAPS 2023 and some of the people who made them possible. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF Correspondent Lindsay Ejoh spoke with – a dedicated pain researcher and one of top 10 most cited pharmacologists in the world. During their conversation, Porreca detailed the process of drug development, the importance of examining sex differences in drug development research, as well...
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“Running Towards the Fire”: A Conversation with Jessica Merlin
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During the (NAPS), five pain researchers participated in the . In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF Correspondent Jamie Moffa spoke with – a clinical pain researcher focusing on the intersection of chronic pain and opioid misuse/use disorder across populations and settings. During their wide-ranging conversation, Merlin detailed her nonlinear career path, her beginnings in research in chronic pain HIV patients, and her current passion of providing palliative care in addiction treatment settings. Podcast participants include: Jessica Merlin, MD,...
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Lifting the Barriers in Pain Science: A Conversation with Melanie Noel
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During the (NAPS), five pain researchers participated in the . In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF Correspondent Marimée Godbout-Parent spoke with – a child health and wellness researcher specializing in psychological mechanisms involved in pediatric pain. During their wide-ranging conversation, Noel discussed the inspiration behind her pioneering pediatric pain research, the development of her mentorship style based on her own mentors, and leading the way for other women in pain research. Podcast participants include: Melanie Noel, PhD, University of...
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Addressing Cultural Disparities and Inequities in Pain Research: A Conversation with Calia Torres
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During the (NAPS), five pain researchers participated in the . In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF Correspondent Madelene Ho spoke with – a passionate pain researcher and . In their thought-provoking conversation, Torres discussed her academic background, her transition from the role of trainee to mentor, and her current research about economic and cultural disparities in pain care – particularly psychosocial interventions for understudied and underserved populations, including sickle-cell patient populations. Podcast participants include: Calia...
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The Keys to an Impactful Career in Pain Research: A Conversation with Elliot J. Krane
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Editor’s note: During the (ISPP), five pain researchers participated in the PRF-ISPP 2023 Correspondents Program – made possible by generous contributions from and the . As we prepare for – we’re taking a look back at some highlights of ISPP 2023, and some of the people who made them possible. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF Correspondent Adewale Fadaka spoke with – a prolific pain researcher and co-founder of one of the first pain centers for children in North America. During their wide-ranging...
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The Impact of Patient Voices in Pain Research: A Conversation with Keith Meldrum
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Editor’s note: During the (NAPS), five pain researchers participated in the . As we prepare to hear from our 2024 NAPS Correspondents, we’re taking a look back at some highlights of NAPS 2023 and some of the people who made them possible. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, PRF correspondent Taylor Yeater spoke with Keith Meldrum – a dedicated pain advocate and one of two patient partners invited to attend NAPS 2023. In their wide-ranging conversation, Keith discussed living with persistent pain for over 30 years, his extensive advocacy...
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IASP’s 50th Anniversary: A Podcast with Fernando Cervero
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Editor’s note: In 2024, IASP is celebrating its , culminating at the . To highlight this milestone, IASP is reflecting on its history and the advances and contributions made by its members over the past 50 years. Throughout the remainder of 2024, Pain Research Forum will be providing a series of podcasts featuring senior leaders in the field who have made major contributions to pain research and management, including those with major roles at IASP. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, frequent PRF contributor Lincoln Tracy spoke with , who has been an IASP member for...
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IASP’s 50th Anniversary: A Podcast with Louisa E. Jones
IASP Pain Research Forum Podcasts
Editor’s note: In 2024, IASP is celebrating its , culminating at the . To highlight this milestone, IASP is reflecting on its history and the advances and contributions made by its members over the past 50 years. Throughout the remainder of 2024, Pain Research Forum will be providing a series of podcasts featuring senior leaders in the field who have made major contributions to pain research and management, including those with major roles at IASP. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, Lincoln Tracy spoke with Louisa E. Jones – who occupied a pivotal role in the foundation...
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IASP’s 50th Anniversary: A Podcast with John D. Loeser
IASP Pain Research Forum Podcasts
Editor’s note: In 2024, IASP is celebrating its , culminating at the . To highlight this milestone, IASP is reflecting on its history and the advances and contributions made by its members over the past 50 years. Throughout the remainder of 2024, Pain Research Forum will be providing a series of podcasts featuring senior leaders in the field who have made major contributions to pain research and management, including those with major roles at IASP. In this episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast, frequent PRF contributor Fred Schwaller spoke with Dr. John D. Loeser – a founder of IASP...
info_outlineIs there life beyond academia for pain researchers? That question is the focus of PRF's latest podcast – and the answer is a resounding “yes”! This optimistic outlook comes from four podcast participants who all successfully made the transition from studying pain in the ivory tower to alternative careers, including:
--Alexandria Magnusdottir, PhD, Trainee Solicitor in Patent Litigation, Bristows, UK
--Steve Medhurst, PhD, UK Head of Field Medical Excellence, Novartis UK
--Candler Paige, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Doloromics, US
--Alex Tuttle, PhD, Chief of Staff (Acting), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), US
The group spoke with PRF Correspondent Larissa de Clauser, a postdoctoral fellow at Eurac, Bolzano, Italy, to discuss their transitions from academia into non-academic roles, sharing their motivations, struggles, day-to-day work responsibilities, and advice to make such transitions as smooth as possible.