This program is designed to provide training in cutting-edge pain research for early-career researchers and students. Its aim is to equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for advanced academic research or career development in the biomedical industry. The target group includes graduate students, researchers such as research fellows who are passionate about pain medicine.

Weekly mentorship meetings with Prof. FENG and a pain research specialist team

Access to advanced pain research laboratory facilities, such as nerve conduction testing equipment and pain assessment software

Real-time participation in pain clinical trials and translational pain research projects

Opportunities to publish articles or abstracts in pain medicine related peer-reviewed journals and present research posters or papers at pain medicine conferences

Critical thinking, analytical, and practical inquiry skills applying the latest techniques in pain research and management

Skills in critical appraisal of pain research, research design for pain studies, and understanding of the entire pain medical research process

Understand the principles and applications of pain management strategies.

Develop proficiency in advanced pain assessment techniques, such as quantitative sensory testing.

Gain experience in pain-related clinical trial design and data analysis.

Cultivate skills in writing scientific papers on pain research and applying for research funds in the field of pain medicine.

Clinical and mechanism research on the prevention and treatment of acute pain chronicity by pulsed radiofrequency; animal research on the prevention and treatment of postherpetic neuralgia by dorsal root ganglion stem cell transplantation; research and development and application of closed-loop management of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of refractory chronic pain; mechanism research on the treatment of neuropathic pain by nerve pulsed radiofrequency.

Undergraduate students：

Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in physiology, neurology, or a related field. Prior coursework in pain physiology or neuroscience is preferred. Basic proficiency in English is required.

Graduate students：

Candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s, M.D. or Ph.D. program in pain medicine, neurosurgery, or a related field. Familiarity with pain assessment methods and interventional pain techniques is required. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Researcher fellows：

Applicants should have an advanced degree (M.Sc. M.D. Ph.D. or equivalent) in a pain-related discipline with some prior research experience. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work independently and contribute to team projects. Proficiency in English is essential.

Doctors：

Candidates must hold an M.D. degree with clinical experience, preferably in pain management or anesthesiology. Research experience is not mandatory but is a strong advantage. Applicants must be fluent in English.

Daily Training Schedule (Example):
Monday:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lecture on Basics of Pain Physiology

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Wet lab training: Nerve Conduction Experiment

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop on Pain Assessment Tools
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Journal club: Discussing recent papers in Pain Medicine

Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Data analysis for Pain Clinical Trial Results
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: One-on-one mentorship meetings

Program Training Schedule (Example):

Introduction & Welcome
Time Duration: (1 day)
Activities:
Workshop overview and objectives
Introduction of facilitators/tutors

Foundational Session
Time Duration: (1 week)
Topics:
Key concepts and theories related to Pain Research
Literature review or background studies
Format: Lecture, interactive Q&A, or multimedia presentations

Practical/Hands-On Session
Time Duration: (3 weeks)
Activities:
Demonstrations of Pain Research Tools or Methods (e.g. Pain Measurement Devices, Injection Techniques)
Practice exercises where participants replicate a research technique
Guided small-group activities for solving a case or analyzing data

Focused Research Topics
Time Duration: (3 weeks)
Topics:
Specialized areas of Pain Research (e.g. New Approaches in Pain Management, Pain Mechanisms)
Format: Interactive lectures, panel discussions, or guest speakers

Collaborative Session
Time Duration: (1 week)
Activities:
Group projects or brainstorming sessions
Problem-solving exercises or simulations

Wrap-Up & Reflection
Time Duration: (2 days)
Activities:
Participant presentations or discussion of key takeaways
Feedback session (e.g. online survey or live Q&A)

Assessment Methods:

Submission of a final research report summarizing lab work and findings

Practical assessments during wet lab sessions

Certificates provided upon successful completion of the program

Feedback for Participants:

Participants can submit anonymous feedback via an online form at the end of the program. One-on-one feedback sessions will also be scheduled midway through the program.

The program is free of charge.

Program Coordinator: FENG Zhiying

Email: fzy1972@zju.edu.cn

Phone: +8613989881666