Connecting minds, advancing pain research

Welcome to PainNet, an innovative network uniting four leading EU universities in the pursuit of groundbreaking pain research and education. Discover our collaborative activities, upcoming events, and the impactful work we're undertaking together. Join us as we strive to understand and alleviate pain, fostering a future of shared knowledge and progress.

Our network

PainNet is an ENLIGHT Thematic Network across four EU universities dedicated to fostering excellence in pain research and education across Europe. We connect four prominent universities, enabling a dynamic exchange of ideas, resources, and expertise. Our mission is to advance the understanding of pain mechanisms, improve treatment strategies, and educate the next generation of pain specialists.

What we do

PainNet focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to pain research, encompassing everything from basic science to clinical applications. We organise various activities and events designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among our university partners.

Research initiatives

Driving research networking, advancement and innovation to deepen our understanding of pain mechanisms and develop novel interventions.

Educational programmes

Offering advanced training and educational opportunities for students and professionals in pain management.

Community Engagement and Societal Impact

Organising workshops, seminars, and conferences to foster collaboration and disseminate latest findings.

Our latest updates

Initially a joint initiative of the University of Bordeaux, the CERVO research centre at Université Laval (Québec City, Canada), and the Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neuroscience in Strasbourg (France), the third edition will integrate new partners from the ENLIGHT European University alliance (Galway, Ghent and Bern) thanks to the PainNet Project. It will be hosted by the University of Bordeaux, within the premises of the Bordeaux School of Neuroscience. For more info see https://bss-neuropain.u-bordeaux.fr/en/

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