1. Astrocytic Mechanism of HIV-Associated Pain ~ Prof Shao-Jun Tang, Stony Brook University, Port Jefferson, United States
   
   
2. Astrocyte Elimination Attenuates Neuropathic Pain Associated with  Type I IFNS Activation after Spinal Cord Injury ~ Qing Zhao, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
   
   
3. Can a Targeted Pre-Exercise Education Intervention Enhance the Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia (EIH) Response in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)? ~ David Toomey, PhD Candidate, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
   
   
4. Effect of Intraperitoneal Magnesium Sulphate in Prevention of Postoperative Pain in Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ~ Dr Shiv Lal Soni, Associate Professor, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
   
   
5. Effect of Low Dose Dexmedetomidine Vs Fentanyl on Postoperative Pain in Patients  Undergoing  Ambulatory Urogenital Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial ~ Dr Naveen Naik Banavathu, Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
   
   
6. Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ~ Dr Ajay Singh, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India
   
   
7. Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block Using Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia following Open Neprectomy Surgeries - A Randomised Clinical Study ~ Dr Monica Kohli, Consultant, Lucknow Hospital, India
   
   
8. Experiences of Diagnosis and Treatment for Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ~ Grace Griffiths, PhD Candidate, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
   
   
9. Experiences of Stigma in People with Migraine Disease in Aotearoa ~ Dr Fiona Imlach, Epidemiologist, Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
   
   
10. Fascia Iliaca Block: An Acute Pain Service Led Initiative for Preoperative Pain Management in Patients’ with a Hip Fracture ~ Erica Gleeson, Nurse Practitioner, Mid Central Health, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    
    
11. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analogs Directly Inhibit TRPV1 Channel Activation ~ Prof Chul-Kyu Park, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
    
    
12. Introduction of a Transitional (Subacute) Pain Service in Christchurch Hospital ~ Dr Julia Singhal, SMO Anaesthesia, Te Whatu Ora Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
    
    
13. Physiotherapy Care Delivered Differently:  Specialised Physiotherapy Services for Young Pregnant Women at Mater Mothers Hospital Brisbane ~ Joanne Crowley, Senior Physiotherapist, Mater Mothers Hospital Brisbane, Australia
    
    
14. Sun Coming Up on a Gloomy Day-Experience of Chronic Pain Patients Treated with Spinal Cord Stimulator: A Qualitative Study ~ Dr Shashikala Ramakrishna, PhD Candidate, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
    
    
15. The Impact of Pain on Function after Spinal Cord Injury ~ Dr Jason Ryu, House Officer, Te Whatu Ora, Auckland, New Zealand
    
    
16. Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Intermediate Cervical Plexus Block Reduces Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Major Thyroid Surgeries: A Randomised Controlled Trial ~ Dr Venkata Ganesh, Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    
    
17. What Key Clinical, Psychological and Neurophysiological Factors Predict the Magnitude of Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia (EIH) in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)? ~ David Toomey, PhD Candidate, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand