Pain Matters Podcast Network

Research is the backbone of medical innovation. However, it can be challenging to find the resources and support needed to launch your own research lab and lay the foundation for its success. Dr. Andrea Chadwick is no stranger to the adversities researchers face–tune in as she shares her struggles and outlines the steps others can take to follow their passions into research and secure funding for...

Pain management is more than just treating the causes of pain. How you communicate with patients shapes how they think about their pain–the right educational tools can improve recovery rates by mitigating the effect pain has on the rest of a patient’s life. In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, guest host Beth Darnall, PhD., sits down with Penney Cowan, the founder and CEO of the American C...

One of the more innovative pain care models to debut recently involves a multidisciplinary team of acute and chronic pain specialists working together to reduce opioid utilization after surgery and improve patient satisfaction. How does the model work and what are lessons learned from scaling a perioperative pain clinic?  In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, host Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, M...

Data has long been used to predict whether certain patients will respond well to treatment. The next step in the evolution of using algorithm-centered tools to chart the course for pain medicine is the personalized care made possible through precision medicine technology.  In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, host Shravani Durbhakula, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., chats with Christina Le-Short, MD...

With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn already taking up so much of our free time, why would a busy pain physician consider adding TikTok to their social media routine? With more people receiving their news through social media, it’s more critical than ever that doctors convey accurate information to the public about pain medicine and pain treatment, and TikTok has grown to be one of the...

Beginning in 2020, we saw an exponential growth of opioid overdose deaths throughout the nation alongside an increase in the isolation of at-risk individuals, economic instability, impeded access to care, a shortage of PPE, and self-medication for high-stress levels. Though some of the risk factors have declined as the global pandemic response has progressed, it’s no surprise that pain medicine in...

The repetitive grind and acute trauma endured by professional athletes often lead to chronic pain and a number of surgeries over the course of an athletic career. How is the practice of pain medicine evolving to minimize the effects of chronic pain for these athletes, and, in particular, what are the opportunities for innovation in delivering long-term results through minimally invasive, non-addic...

As with every industry, the field of pain medicine is continually progressing in the face of technological developments, generational turnover, and the disruptions that come from significant world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to forging paths toward the future of pain care, it is the aim of professional societies and organizations to determine the right course and provide re...

Investment in a project can come from many sides. In past episodes, we have discussed venture capitalism, private investors, strategic partnerships, and other creative approaches to raising capital. This time, we turn to federal funding in the form of small business innovation research (SBIR) grants.  Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, is joined by Henry Ahn, Director of the SBIR Grant and Small Busine...

Developing a new device or drug treatment is near impossible without the capital to support it. How can innovators in healthcare present their ideas to investors in a way that triggers their interest and, ultimately, their financial backing? In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, dives into this question alongside Ali Behbahani, MD, of New Enterprise Associates, one of the top venture capi...

Is the emergence of digital health changing how we think about progress in pain medicine?  It should. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, sits down with Sara Silacci, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder at the Center for Innovation of Digital Health at Massachusetts General Hospital to share how can healthcare leaders can capitalize on the growth of the digital health space, and ways...

Serving patients with the best therapies can bring steep challenges for pain researchers—often coming down to funding.  What can pain medicine professionals do when it feels like their day-to-day is spent “chasing the money” needed to do their jobs?  In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, chats with pain physician, pharmaceutical and device entrepreneur, and angel investor Amol Soin, MD, a...

In a field where innovation is always at the forefront, the need for continual training can become an obstacle.  But with any obstacle comes opportunity; how can educators reimagine the training atmosphere to keep physicians engaged and informed about new devices as they emerge? In this episode, Yeshvant Navalgund, MD, Co-Founder and Medical Director of National Bioskills Laboratories, joins host...

Through innovation, pain physicians have the potential to change the scope of medical care. How can those who treat everyday conditions of their patients take an idea for a new device and bring it to patent, development and, ultimately, a place of its own on the market? In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bryan Mara...