Inside NIA: A Blog for Researcher – Prioritizing pain research in 2022

“What brings you in today?” That’s a question you’re likely to get when you visit your primary care physician. And the answer you’re most likely to give, statistically speaking, is pain. Pain in one form or another is the leading reason for seeking general medical care, accounting for about half of physical symptoms reported. 

NIA has a long-standing interest in the complex intersections of pain and aging. Learn about the latest funding and research opportunities in this important field, including NIA’s participation in the NIH HEAL Initiative to address the dual crises of poorly treated pain and opioid misuse. Read the full blog post.