Allen Finley
allenf.bsky.social
Allen Finley
@allenf.bsky.social
Pain management and anesthesia for children. Family. Friends. Global health. Good food. Golf 🏌️‍♂️ (Not necessarily in that order). 🇨🇦
I’m proud of Canada today.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Apply for IASP SIG Awards and Travel Grants for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submit your Poster Abstract by 15 February and learn more about available awards and application details on the World Congress website. bit.ly/4rtXySt
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Tracy Chapman, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour - Get up, Stand up
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February 6, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Hattori et al. find that pain and disability in patients with subacromial pain syndrome are associated with pain sensitization rather than with rotator cuff-related factors. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4qK653J
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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How did the labs of Drs. Angelika Lampert and Shreejoy Tripathy finally identify the long-studied sleeping nociceptors (Published in Cell 2026 Feb 4) and why are these cells so important? Checkout PRF Pain Clips at painresearchforum.org to learn more! @iasp.bsky.social #pain #ionchannels
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Ishikawa et al. find that offset analgesia reflects stochastic integration processes of prediction and observation with noise filtering for robust pain perception, offering a revision of pain perception theories. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4aktJhw
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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IASP leadership visited Bangkok to prepare for the #2026WorldCongressonPain (26–30 Oct 2026). They toured the BITEC venue, rode transit, and sampled Thai cuisine to understand how to make your visit seamless and enjoyable. Early Bird registration is open:
bit.ly/3NaKdjc
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Have you seen this #systematicreview in @natmentalhealth.nature.com where Steininger et al. find nature exposure reduces self-reported pain at small-to-moderate levels? Check out this #EditorsPick from @drjerinmathew.bsky.social in this week’s #PRF #PapersoftheWeek bit.ly/4q3Y6gU
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Submit your Poster Abstract for the #2026WorldCongressonPain by 15 February to present to the world's leading pain experts. Deadline: 15 February
Submit Poster Abstracts: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Present a Poster at the #2026WorldCongressonPain to give your work exceptional visibility and exposure to a global professional network. Submit your poster abstract today to present to the world's leading pain experts and luminaries: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February #IASP2026
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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What does it mean that facial expressions activate many of the same cortical pathways as voluntary movements—and how might that impact studies using “reflexive” facial expressions to measure pain? Read more from @natmesanash.bsky.social at @thetransmitter.bsky.social bit.ly/4pMlqQd #PRF
Facial expressions less reflexive than previously thought | The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives
A countenance such as a grimace activates many of the same cortical pathways as voluntary facial movements.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Register for the inaugural 2026 Global Year Webinar on 29 January, Launching the IASP 2026 Global Year of Neuropathic Pain: What is Neuropathic Pain and Why Does it Matter? bit.ly/3NKZWWp
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I hope ALL Canadians are proud to hear our PM give one of the most eloquent and brilliant speeches in modern political dialogue. Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economi... youtu.be/flsgJe8mN-A?... via @YouTube
Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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IASP is honored to recognize these recent Grant Recipients:
- Saurab Sharma, recipient of the IASP 2025 Collaborative Research Grant
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- Nguyen Nguyen, recipient of the IASP 2025 Early Career Research Grant
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Congratulations, Drs. Sharma and Nguyen.
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A person‘s attractiveness increases by a minimum of 58% when they support their local bookstore, café, theatre, bakery, and library.
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Present a Poster at the #2026WorldCongressonPain to give your work exceptional visibility and exposure to a global professional network. Submit your poster abstract today to present to the world's leading pain experts and luminaries: bit.ly/3XHoyB2
Deadline: 15 February #IASP2026
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Mirbeyk et al. summarize the goals, challenges, and considerations for future research in study of biomarkers of sickle cell disease pain. Learn more at bit.ly/3Z2ekfi
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Early Bird Registration for the 2026 #WorldCongressonPain is now available. Join more than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26 – 30 October 2026 for the largest global gathering of pain professionals. bit.ly/3NaKdjc
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Share your research with a global audience at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Poster presenters gain visibility among 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries.
See requirements and topics online: bit.ly/3XHoyB2~Deadl...: 15 February
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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IASP is offering a one‑year membership (Mar 2026–Feb 2027) to trainees earning under US$20K and pain professionals from LMICs. Current members aren’t eligible. Please share with your network; Application deadline: 23 Jan 2026 bit.ly/4sxhTrs
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The 2026 IASP Global Year will focus on neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain affects millions worldwide and can cause serious disability and reduced quality of life. IASP’s 2026 Global Year explores its challenges and best practices in diagnosis and treatment. #GlobalYear2026 bit.ly/49eE3Y1
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Here’s a simple checklist for what’s still in YOUR hands, Canada.
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM