About the Oxford Pain Network
Explore Oxford’s work in advancing the understanding of pain. Learn about the history of pain research, key themes driving discovery, the research groups involved, and our collaborations with the NHS, clinical partners, patients, and the public.
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Alexander Davies
Research Themes
Discover the many dimensions of pain research at Oxford, from musculoskeletal pain to data-driven research and neurotechnology.
Research Groups
Explore the wide range of research groups operating across the University of Oxford that contribute to the specialised pain cluster.
Pain Research
Oxford researchers play a major role in understanding the anatomy, neurobiology, and physiology of the pain system, and why it leads to chronic and persistent pain.
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The History of the Oxford Pain Relief Unit 1970 – 2020 - Oxford University Hospitals
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Marysa Dowling
History of Pain Research
Discover the history of Pain Research at the University of Oxford, which spans more than five decades of scholarly inquiry and innovation.
NHS & Clinical Partners
University researchers work closely with many clinics across Oxford, in particular at the John Radcliffe, Nuffield Orthopaedic and Churchill Hospitals.
Public & Patient Involvement
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is an active partnership allowing patients, carers and members of the public to be involved with or by researchers.