New Insights in Translational Pain Research
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 158
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pain remains one of the most prevalent and disabling clinical conditions worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on patients, healthcare systems, and society. Although important progress has been made in understanding the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms of pain, the translation of basic discoveries into effective and safe therapies remains a major challenge. This Special Issue, ‘New Insights in Translational Pain Research’, aims to highlight recent advances that bridge fundamental pain biology and clinical application. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing mechanisms of acute and chronic pain, neuroimmune interactions, peripheral and central sensitization, biomarkers, novel therapeutic targets, preclinical models with translational relevance, and emerging treatment strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on studies that deepen mechanistic understanding while also offering clear translational significance for diagnosis, prognosis, or intervention. By bringing together work from basic scientists, clinician–scientists, and interdisciplinary researchers, this Special Issue seeks to promote dialog across experimental and clinical domains and to accelerate the development of more precise and effective pain management approaches. We hope this collection will provide a timely forum for innovative findings and critical perspectives that advance the field of translational pain research.
Dr. Huan Cui
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- translational pain research
- chronic pain
- neuroinflammation
- pain mechanisms
- therapeutic targets
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