Pain Interest Group Seminar Featuring Stephani Sutherland, PhD

Sutherland to discuss science communication in pain research and society

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The University of Iowa's Pain Interest Group is hosting a seminar featuring Stephani Sutherland, PhD, a science writer and communications director for the Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures (A2CPS) Consortium at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Sutherland will discuss science communication in pain research and society.

Why it matters

The seminar aims to foster dialogue and understanding around pain research, an important public health issue that affects millions of people. Sutherland's expertise in science communication can help bridge the gap between researchers and the general public.

The details

Sutherland is a science writer and communications director for the A2CPS Consortium, a group dedicated to studying the transition from acute to chronic pain. At the seminar, she will share insights on effectively communicating complex pain research to diverse audiences.

  • The seminar will take place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The players

Stephani Sutherland, PhD

A science writer and communications director for the Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures (A2CPS) Consortium at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

University of Iowa

The host institution for the Pain Interest Group seminar.

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What they’re saying

“Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Elyse Myers in advance at 3194670701 or elyse-myers@uiowa.edu.”

— Elyse Myers, University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

What’s next

The seminar is open to the public, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend. Those requiring accommodations should contact Elyse Myers in advance.

The takeaway

This seminar provides an opportunity for the public to engage with an expert in science communication and learn about the latest developments in pain research, a critical public health issue.