Pain and Addiction Research Center (PARC)

Hosted by the department, PARC’s mission is to accelerate the translation of research into improved patient care in the areas of pain and addiction. In 2023, PARC continued to develop collaborations among PARC members to increase the number of translational pain and addiction research projects. 

We continued funding for our PARC research fellowship, enabling faculty members to pursue groundbreaking research in pain management. The 2023 spring research event provided a forum for sharing insights and fostering collaboration among researchers, scientists, and clinicians in translational pain and addiction research. 

We expanded the pain.ucsf.edu website, offering a comprehensive resource hub with educational materials, working groups, member lists, information about monthly seminars, and more. We are pleased to report a significant increase in membership, both among faculty and trainees, underscoring the growing recognition and interest in our program.

Mark Schumacher, MD, PhD 
Vice Chair, Pain Medicine
Director, Pain and Addiction Research Center (PARC)