
Program
The focus of the conference is Pain Science in Motion and links back to the relevance of pain. The pedagogical content and structure of the conference is built on an active learning approach for and from the PhD researchers. All presentations within the program focus on the methodological part of the research process, as opposed to results only.
The program will be built primarily on the active participation of PhD researchers, who will have the opportunity to give an oral presentation or an interactive poster presentation. The congress aims at inspiring young researchers in the field, which is achieved through several keynote lectures, meet-the-expert sessions and meet-your-peers sessions.
Participants will be able to register to participate in a social activity which will not only be a lot of fun but also will provide them with the possibility to network.
Keynote lectures
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Maastricht University, Ghent University and Stanford University.
University of Southern Denmark, Odense.
University of Antwerp and Ghent University, Belgium. Pain In Motion international research group.
Meet-the-Expert sessions
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Dr. Inge Timmers, Maastricht University, Ghent University and Stanford University.
University of Southern Denmark, Odense.
University of Antwerp and Ghent University, Belgium.
Pain In Motion international research group.
Final Program schedule
Day 1: Thursday
May 19, 2022
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Chair of the Scientific Organising Committee: Prof. Dr. Jessica Van Oosterwijck
Chair of the Local Organising Committee: Prof. Dr. Rob Smeets.
Prof. Dr. Rianne Letschert, President of Maastricht University.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Lets talk about pain models: predictive processing explained.
Prof. Dr. Mick Thacker.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Basic Science
Moderator: Prof. Bert Joosten.
Room: Bordeaux
Topic: E-health
Moderator: Prof. Rob Smeets.
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 1
Topic: Brain and muscle imaging
Moderator: Dr. Thijs Vande Vyvere.
Room: Ceramique 2
Topic: PNE
Moderator:
Room: Ceramique 3
Topic: Pain mechanisms / profiles
Michel Mertens.
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Neuroimaging to probe cognitive, affective and interpersonal mechanisms in persistent pain
Prof. Dr. Inge Timmers.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Pain behaviour
Prof. An Meulders
Room: Bordeaux
Topic: Pain Neuroscience Education
Dr. Eva Huysmans
Room: Ceramique 1
Topic: Basic science
Dr. Andrea Polli
Room: Ceramique 2
Topic: Psychology
Dr. Liesbet De Baets
Room: Ceramique 3
Topic: eHealth + Multidisciplinary treatment
Dr. Ivan Huijnen
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Group A
Topic: How to implement your required professional skills to other areas of practice and research
Prof. Dr. Mick Thacker
Room: Bordeaux
Group B
Topic: Going abroad and what it could mean for your scientific research career
Prof. Dr. Inge Timmers and Dr. Vera Baadjou
Rooms: Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby
Group C+D
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Group C
Topic: How to implement your required professional skills to other areas of practice and research
Prof. Dr. Mick Thacker
Room: Bordeaux
Group D
Topic: Going abroad and what it could mean for your scientific research career
Prof. Dr. Inge Timmers and Dr. Vera Baadjou
Rooms: Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby
Group A+B
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Epidemiology
Dr. Laura Beckers
Room: Bordeaux
Topic: Exercise
Prof. Albère Köke
Welcome at City Hal
Presentation "ALETTA: Real-World Evidence for research and to optimize patient outcomes” (MYCB1 Apotheek)
Two sessions with planned starting times at 20.00h and 20.30h.
Walking Dinner
Day 2: Friday
May 20, 2022
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Why do we continue to provide low-value care for people with musculoskeletal pain and disability?
Prof. Dr. Jan Hartvigsen
Room: Bordeaux
Topic: Pain assessment
Prof. Jessica Van Oosterwijck
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Health Staff
Prof. Vera Baadjou
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 1
Topic: Cancer
Dr. Lore Dams
Room: Ceramique 2
Topic: Pain assessment
Kayleigh De Meulemeester
Room: Ceramique 3
Topic: Fatigue
Dr. Darcy Ummels
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Exercise and chronic pain: no elevator to success in rehab … take the stairs!
Prof. Dr. Mira Meeus
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topic: Breast cancer
Prof. An De Groef
Room: Bordeaux
Topic: Spinal pain
Prof. Mari Lundberg
Room: Ceramique 1
Topic:Treatment of spinal pain
Prof. Lotte Jansses
Room: Ceramique 2
Topic: Psychology
Dr. Eveliina Glogan
Room: Ceramique 3
Topic: Health staff
Dr. Davy Paap
Rooms Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby.
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Group A
Topic: How can we become more engaged in implementation of evidence and health policy
Prof. Dr. Jan Hartvigsen
Room: Bordeaux
Group B
Topic: How to make a systematic overview of the scientific literature and evaluate the quality and impact of existing study findings
Prof. Dr. Mira Meeus
Rooms: Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby
Group C+D
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Group C
Topic: How can we become more engaged in implementation of evidence and health policy
Prof. Dr. Jan Hartvigsen
Room: Bordeaux
Group D
Topic: How to make a systematic overview of the scientific literature and evaluate the quality and impact of existing study findings
Prof. Dr. Mira Meeus
Rooms: Ceramique 1, Foyer and Lobby
Group A+B
Room: Ceramique 2-3
Topics: Summary, Awards and Announcement next edition


Parallel post conference workshops
SATuRDAY, May 21, 2022
08:30 - 12:30 (incl. coffee break)
TOPIC: TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW PAIN SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS 'STICK' ALONG THE CANCER CARE CONTINUUM
Room: Pommard
Max 30 participants
Prof. Dr. An De Groef, Catholic University of Leuven and University of Antwerp (Belgium)
Dra. Lore Dams, Catholic University of Leuven and University of Antwerp (Belgium)
Drs. Vincent Haenen, Catholic University of Leuven and University of Antwerp (Belgium)
13:30 - 16:30 (incl. coffee break)
TOPIC: CHRONIC PAIN AND NUTRITION: WHAT DO WE KNOW AND WHAT CAN WE DO?
Room: Pommard
Max 40 participants
Dra. Sevilay Tumkaya Yilmaz, Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
Drs. Ömer Elma, Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
SATuRDAY, May 21, 2022
08:30 - 12:30 (incl. coffee break)
TOPIC: EXPOSURE IN VIVO
Room: Macon
Max 40 participants
Dr. Marlies den Hollander, Adelante zorggroep (Netherlands)
Dr. Thijs van Meulenbroek, Maastricht University (Netherlands)
13:30 - 16:30 (incl. coffee break)
TOPIC: ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
Room: Macon
Max 30 participants
Ms. Martina Thaler, Adelante zorggroep (Netherlands)
Ms. Jule Elmanowski, Adelante zorggroep Netherlands)
Ms. Carla Palmen, Adelante zorggroep (Netherlands)