The
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is an international
learned society promoting research, education, and policies for the knowledge and management of
pain. The IASP was founded in 1973 under the leadership of
John Bonica. Its secretariat, formerly based in
Seattle, Washington is now located in
Washington, DC. It publishes the scientific journal
Pain. IASP currently has more than 7,900 members from 133 countries and in 90 chapters.