Welcome to the TRAPS Lab
In the Translational Research to Advance Pain Science (TRAPS) Laboratory, we utilize a social neuroscience framework to help guide understanding of the mechanisms that influence pain and disparities therein.
Ultimately, the goal of our research is to increase awareness of the influence of social factors on pain physiology, perception, and treatment responses. This knowledge may encourage other researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to consider how social factors affect pain and move beyond a view of disparities in pain and its treatment as intractable or inevitable.
News
Burel Goodin, PhD, is nominated for a 2025 Dean’s Impact Award (Links to an external site)
Burel Goodin, PhD, is nominated for a 2025 Dean’s Impact Award for his impact over his career as a clinical health psychologist and scientist. As a St. Louis-area native, he strives to engage his community in furthering his commitment to health care equity.
Goodin receives 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (Links to an external site)
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.
WashU Medicine funded to develop new postdoctoral training program (Links to an external site)
Burel R. Goodin, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received more than $3 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support postdoctoral training.
Goodin elected president of the US Association for the Study of Pain (Links to an external site)
Professor of Anesthesiology, Burel R. Goodin, PhD, has been elected as the President of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), a role that not only recognizes his academic excellence, but also symbolizes his unwavering commitment to advancing pain research. Goodin’s election is a testament to his multidisciplinary approach and his extensive background in clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and translational pain science.