NIH Pain Consortium

The NIH Pain Consortium is a collaborative effort within the National Institutes of Health to improve understanding, treatment, and management of pain. It brings together different federal agencies dedicated to pain research and education, fostering coordination and sharing of knowledge. The goal is to advance scientific discoveries, develop better pain therapies, and improve quality of life for those affected by chronic or acute pain. By uniting resources and expertise, the consortium aims to address complex pain conditions more effectively.