Award and Prize Lectures at the 2026 World Congress on Pain recognize pioneering contributions in the field of pain research and treatment. These sessions highlight individuals whose work has had a lasting impact on the science and practice of pain management.
Prediction and Prevention of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, MD, PhD, will discuss improving pain management for surgical patients through multidisciplinary strategies. She emphasizes why coordinated care across specialties is critical for effective acute pain relief and how it can reduce the risk of developing chronic post-surgical pain. The talk also covers new research on predicting high-risk patients and interventions to prevent long-term pain after surgery.
Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, MD, PhD
University Hospital Muenster, Germany
Ronald Dubner Research Prize Lecture
IASP will announce prize winners and their lectures by Spring 2026.
Ronald Dubner Research Prize Winner
Ulf Lindblom Young Investigator Award for Clinical Science Award Lecture
Ulf Lindblom Young Investigator Award for Clinical Science
IASP will announce award winners and their lectures by Spring 2026.
Ulf Lindblom Young Investigator Award for Clinical Science Winner
Patrick D Wall Young Investigator Award for Basic Science Lecture
Patrick D Wall Young Investigator Award for Basic Science
IASP will announce award winners and their lectures by Spring 2026.
Patrick D Wall Young Investigator Award for Basic Science Winner