Lab News

• A big congratulations to Diya! She just presented her first year research, The Pain We Don't See, to the department 

👏👏Yay Diya! 👏👏

CPN Recap! 

On January 17, 2026, the Community Pain Network hosted a meaningful Storytime Event at the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station.

This gathering created a supportive space for individuals living with chronic pain, caregivers, and community members to come together through storytelling and connection. Participants listened to one another’s experiences, reflected on shared challenges, and, for those who felt comfortable, shared their own personal stories.

The event highlighted the power of community, validation, and being heard. We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to such an open and compassionate atmosphere.

Thank you for continuing to help us build spaces where every story matters.

CPN Recap! 

On November 8, 2025, the Community Pain Network hosted “Mindful Tools for Navigating Pain” in partnership with The Bridge Yoga. This accessible workshop introduced gentle movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to support individuals living with pain. We are grateful to all who attended and helped make the event a meaningful and supportive experience.

• A big congratulations to Diya! She was just awarded the competitive RESI Graduate Student Small Research Grant for her project titled “Cultural, Religious, and Familial Meaning-Making of Chronic Pain among South Asian Adults in Texas.”  👏👏Yay Diya! 👏👏

• Our team traveled to Chicago to present at the 2025 US Association for the Study of Pain Conference—congrats to everyone who represented the lab!

• Shoutout to Matthew, Emily, Nikki, Pheba, and Sanjana for presenting their posters at Texas A&M’s 2025 Student Research Week! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication.

• Flashback to last year’s First Friday event! Our team had a great time connecting with the community, sharing information about pain research, and representing the lab with pride. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. Stay tuned for upcoming events—we’re excited to be back out in the community soon!