Pain Management Research Institute
Established in 1990, the Pain Management Research Institute (PMRI) is a joint initiative between the University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital. As a division of the Kolling Institute of Medical Research, PMRI pursues its broad goal of improving human health by:
- conducting basic and clinical research programs
- operating a national and international education program
- and, in collaboration with the Pain Management & Research Centre (PMRC), treating patients with acute pain, cancer pain, and chronic non-cancer pain.
Latest News & Events
Pain in the Older Person Symposium
Saturday May 26th, 2012
Participants will explore the best clinical practise in the assessment & management of pain in the older person. Experts include: Professor Michael Nicholas & Associate Professor Vasi Naganathan. Read more
Pain Pals Newsletter
The September issue of Pain Pals our community newsletter is out now. Find out how to support our activities and research, download the pdf.
Recent and Upcoming events in 2012 hosted by 'Windows on Pain'
Thursday 2nd February, “Walk Against Pain” at SCG. Read more
PMRI leads new research about placebo
Researchers have found that the much maligned placebo effect deserves enormous respect. Read more