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Don't miss this exceptional annual conference exploring the role of music in pain management and Alzheimer’s disease.
Registration is still open—reserve your spot today!
calendar.umaryland.edu/?mont…
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Feb 16
We are pleased to let you know our multisciplinary work on #VR, #musics, #sound #engineering #pain, is now out. 'A critical role of affective content in the analgesic effect of virtual reality: a cross-sectional within-subject study'.
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Luana Colloca retweeted
How does context shape placebo effects?
This study shows that observational placebo hypoalgesia depends on both empathy and immersion: human demonstrators were more effective in 2D settings, while avatars elicited stronger placebo effects in VR.
nature.com/articles/s41746-0…
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Luana Colloca retweeted
30 Dec 2025
Focus: Drs. Moss, @Colloca_Luana, & col. (@UofMaryland) examined the burden of cancer-related pain, using breast cancer as a representation.
– Virtual reality may enhance interventions in cancer pain management.
Free: jpain.org/article/S1526-5900…
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11 Nov 2025
Embedding Expectation Effects on the Management of Cancer Pain and Related Symptoms: A Focus Review - The Journal of Pain jpain.org/article/S1526-5900…
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Luana Colloca retweeted
4 Nov 2025
We’re very proud to announce that the 2025 supplemental issue of #PAIN is online now! Read about what to expect from the next 50 years of pain research: bit.ly/3IQ6hOq
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5 Aug 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Professor Andrea Evers. Andrea was a visionary leader, brilliant scientist, and compassionate colleague whose work shaped the heart of our @SIPS community and beyond. Her legacy will continue to inspire all of us.
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Luana Colloca retweeted
7 Feb 2025
Reminder about the first Australian #Placebo #Nocebo Symposium @katefaasse and I are organising next Friday with @WRief1 and @Colloca_Luana @SIPSplacebo
Still time to register!
20 Jan 2025
⭐️ We're hosting the 2025 Australian Placebo Nocebo Symposium on 14 Feb! ⭐️
This one-day program will showcase advances in #placebo and #nocebo research and build collaborative networks between researchers and clinicians.
To submit an abstract/register: eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-aus…
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Luana Colloca retweeted
30 Dec 2024
Join us for the first C-COMP seminar of 2025, Jan 16 8 am CST. Dr. Luana Colloca will discuss placebo effects in osteoarthritis! Please register to attend virtually - or come to Chicago for the live experience.
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