Our focus
We’re working to better understand what causes pain, why it changes over time, and how it affects different people in different ways.
What this looks like in practice
- We bring together experts from many fields to explore the causes of pain.
- We’re looking for biological, psychological and social “clues” that can help match the right treatment to the right person.
- We study how personal and social factors like stress, lifestyle or support shape the way pain is felt and managed.
- We take a broad view of pain that includes not just the body, but also the mind, society, and life circumstances.
Our goal is to use this knowledge to improve how pain is understood, treated, and lived with.