SIP 2012 taking place under patronage of Italian government
3rd Societal Impact of Pain symposium in Copenhagen on 29-31 May
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Following the great success from SIP 2011 in the EU Parliament in Brussels/Belgium, the mission of the European Platform "Societal Impact of Pain" (SIP) for an improved pain care in Europe is continuing: This year the 3rd European SIP symposium will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark from Tuesday, 29 May - Thursday, 31 May.
The symposium will take place under the high patronage of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Italian Ministry of Health.
More than 155 international and national scientific organisations and patient advocacy groups have already confirmed to endorse the scientific aims of SIP 2012. If you would like to also endorse the symposium, please contact us. Here you will find the complete list with SIP endorsers.
The SIP 2012 symposium is hosted by the Danish Association for Chronic Pain Patients (FAKS). The scientific framework of SIP 2012 is under the responsibility of the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC® ). The pharmaceutical company Grünenthal GmbH is responsible for funding and non-financial support (e.g. logistical support).
In case you would like to register, please go to the SIP Registration for Participation.
EU Road Map Monitor 2011
Preliminary Results now available!
The European Road Map Monitor 2011 is an evaluation based on the EU policy document ‘A Road Map for Action’. It outlines seven concrete steps on how national governments and EU institutions can effectively address the societal impact of pain in Europe. The preliminary data give an initial overview of how the Road Map and its national and international implementation, is developing across the EU.
The research tool was established by EFIC® to provide politicians and health care decision-makers with a benchmark on national policy in pain care throughout Europe. View the full SIP European Road Map Monitor 2011.
EGG 2012 - Application for Pain Research Grants
The European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) is proud to announce: Young scientists may now apply for a research grant for clinical and experimental pain research totalling up to € 200,000 from Grünenthal GmbH supporting them in their early career to carry out innovative clinical pain research in any member country of EFIC.
Individual research grants are valued at up to € 40,000 per project for a duration of up to two years. The decision of the awards is made independently by the EFIC® Committee on Research. More information is available in the EGG 2012 Announcement flyer.
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP)
- a Multi-Stakeholder Platform in Europe
The "Societal Impact of Pain" (SIP) is an international platform created in 2010 and aims for
- raising awareness of the relevance of the impact that pain has on our societies, health and economic systems
- exchanging information and sharing best-practices across all member states of the European Union
- developing and fostering European-wide policy strategies & activities for an improved pain care in Europe (Pain Policy).
The platform provides opportunities for discussion for health care professionals, pain advocacy groups, politicians, insurances, representatives of health authorities, regulators and budget holders.
The scientific framework of SIP is under the responsibility of the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®). The pharmaceutical company Grünenthal GmbH is responsible for funding and non-financial support (e.g. logistical support). (About SIP).