Helene M. Langevin, M.D.
October 29, 2024

Research on pain is a top priority for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), reflecting our extensive efforts and broad interdisciplinary collaborations within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), catalyzed by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term^® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative^®. I’m proud to be part of a scientific community dedicated to finding answers for those who struggle with chronic pain, though much work remains.

In a recent article published in Pain, I highlight two critical and related research gaps that, if filled, could significantly advance our understanding and management of pain.