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A Message from the Director

Welcome to the Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre. In collaboration with patient partners, clinical experts and methodologists, one of the National Pain Centre's primary functions is to develop, update and disseminate clinical practice guidelines for pain management.

- Jason Busse, DC, PhD

News

New paper on nonregistration, discontinuation and nonpublication of randomized trials

May 5, 2022

National Pain Centre's Jason Busse co-author on new paper looking at the number of trials that don't make it to publication.
2022 Persistent Post-Surgical Pain Symposium Returns Triumphantly

May 3, 2022

The 2022 Persistent Post-Surgical Pain Symposium made its return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Pain Canada launches, uniting organizations and advocates across the country

May 2, 2022

The new Pain Canada goes live, marking the official launch of the national action network.
Funding Opportunities Announced from Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence

April 25, 2022

Three Capacity Building Initiatives (CBIs) announced from the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans.
New study published on Declared Rationale for Cannabis Use Before and After Legalization for Nonmedical Use

April 20, 2022

New study finds legalization of recreational cannabis associated with substantial proportion change amongst Canadian adults who initially reported using cannabis for medical purposes.
Dr. Norm Buckley joins MeduCurrent to discuss Morphine and Opioids

February 15, 2022

Scientific Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, Dr Norm Buckley, appears on MeduCurrent episode 5 to break down and discuss opioids.