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The Pain Collaborative Network

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The ‘Pain Collaborative Network’ promotes and facilitates the discussion and exchange of ideas on chronic pain in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which has been identified as an area of unmet need by researchers, clinicians and most importantly patients. Our aim is to bring together chronic pain researchers, healthcare professionals and people living with chronic pain from different disease areas to share learning and establish new research partnerships to answer key questions in the field. 

We send our network members regular newsletter updates on upcoming pain research funding opportunities, networking events and results from innovative research in the field of chronic pain.  

The Pain Collaborative Network

Conference films

Our inaugural Pain Collaborative Network Conference hosted some of the leading experts in pain and Inflammatory Bowel Disease from around the world.

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The Pain Collaborative Network Conference 2019

Our 2019 conference brought together researchers, clinicians and patients to talk about pain research.

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Where the Pain Collaborative Network started

Crohn’s & Colitis UK launched an exciting research project into pain. We know that many people with Crohn’s and Colitis suffer from pain, even when they’re in remission.

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Pain Collaborative Network Conference 2021

On 26 November 2021, Crohn’s & Colitis UK hosted its second Pain Collaborative Network event.

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Want to get involved in research?

The best quality research happens when people with Crohn's and Colitis are involved, and you can make a difference at every stage of research.

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Last updated: 22/07/2026

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