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.

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Goodin elected president of the US Association for the Study of Pain (Links to an external site)

Goodin elected president of the US Association for the Study of Pain
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.