Run Your Face Off!
Supporters of the Facial Pain Research Foundation are raising funds for research through the Run Your Face Off (RYFO) program! Here we are highlighting our first two groups of runners, Ashleigh Burroughs (her mother has
Preclinical Discovery of Novel Analgesics for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Highlights Automated Pain Measurement: Dr. Basbaum's lab developed an automated, machine-learning-based system (DeepLabCut) to objectively track and quantify pain-related behaviors in mice, enhancing the accuracy and reproducibility of results. Model Relevance: The FRICT-ION mouse model
FPRF Symposium Insights-TN and TMD
Here are the main takeaways from the co-presentation by Dr. Donald Nixdorf and Dr. Suzie Bergman: 1. Diagnostic Challenges Facial pain can be caused by TN (a nerve condition) or TMD (muscle/joint issues), and the
2026 Scientific Symposium – Genetics Update
FPRF Symposium 2026: Genetics of Trigeminal Neuralgia – Highlights Key Insights from Dr. Kim Burchiel’s Presentation Dr. Kim Burchiel and his multi-center team (US, Canada, UK) presented new genetic findings about trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Their
2026 Scientific Symposium Overview
Once a year, the Facial Pain Research Foundation (FPRF) brings together the world's leading scientists, clinicians, patient advocates and funders working developing improved diagnosis and therapies/cures for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and other facial pain
The Facial Pain Research Foundation announces our 2026 Scientific Symposium in Chicago April 23-24, 2026
The Facial Pain Research Foundation is pleased to announce the agenda for the 2026 Facial Pain Research Foundation Scientific Symposium. The FPRF is gathering international experts in academic research and clinical care, community-based clinical care,