June 2009
Group for Research in Pain Evaluation
On June 10, The Eastern Pain Association sponsored a GRIPE meeting at the faculty club at Columbia University. The topic for discussion was the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies being discussed by the FDA. The goal on the meting was to make individuals aware of the proposals being put forth by the FDA and allow for open discussion of the issues. The event was scheduled to allow for individuals to submit comments to the FDA by the June 30 deadline.
Steven Passik, PhD a clinical psychologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and world-renowned authority on issues related to prescription opioid abuse was the featured speaker. Dr Passik presented the FDA proposals and his views on the topic and then led a vigorous and lively discussion of the topic over dinner. It was and interesting and entertaining event for all fortunate to have attended.
Calloway laboratories sponsored the event.
EPA 34th Annual
Scientific Meeting
New York Academy
of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
40th floor, New York, NY
September 12, 2008
Eastern Pain Association (EPA) Annual
Scientific Meeting held September 12, 2008, in the
state-of-the-art facility of the New York
Academy of Sciences at 7 World Trade Center. This is an ideal
site to showcase our theme,
What’s Old is New Again,
with an interactive and thought-provoking meeting that is
guaranteed to stimulate and educate.
Dr. Charles H. Cleeland
is the 2008 recipient of the Dr. John J. Bonica Award. Dr.
Cleeland’s topic, “The Symptom Complex: What Goes Along with
Having Chronic Pain?” will be given during lunch and is free of
charge to all interested, independent of meeting registration.
Dr. Charles E. Inturrisi,
current President of the American Pain Society, will deliver the
2008 Dr. Raymond Houde Lecture. Dr. Inturrisi’s lecture will be
“Identification and Targeting of Pain Signaling Proteins.”
The meeting would be of utmost benefit to physicians, scientists, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, dentists, social workers, and others interested in pain management. We are certain you will find we have met our goal of providing presentations to highlight research, treatment and evaluative aspects of pain management which are timely, challenging and innovative. We also invite you to enjoy the distinctive activities which make New York City an exciting destination.
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Eastern Pain Association
A Regional Section of the
American Pain Society