Luana Colloca

MPower Distinguished Professor, Placebo Beyond Opinions Center Director, IASP Placebo Chair

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

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[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

Don't miss this exceptional annual conference exploring the role of music in pain management and Alzheimer’s disease.

Registration is still open—reserve your spot today!

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[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

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[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

We are pleased to let you know our multisciplinary work on #VR, #musics, #sound #engineering #pain, is now out. 'A critical role of affective content in the analgesic effect of virtual reality: a cross-sectional within-subject study'.

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[npj Digital Medicine @npjDigitalMed]

How does context shape placebo effects?

This study shows that observational placebo hypoalgesia depends on both empathy and immersion: human demonstrators were more effective in 2D settings, while avatars elicited stronger placebo effects in VR.

https://t.co/ywPb3N4nYP

[The Journal of Pain @TheJournal_Pain]

Focus: Drs. Moss, @Colloca_Luana, & col. (@UofMaryland) examined the burden of cancer-related pain, using breast cancer as a representation.

– Virtual reality may enhance interventions in cancer pain management.

Free: https://t.co/ZymEJEQitu

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

Embedding Expectation Effects on the Management of Cancer Pain and Related Symptoms: A Focus Review - The Journal of Pain https://t.co/B5U0DBwVnm

[PAIN Journal @PAINthejournal]

We’re very proud to announce that the 2025 supplemental issue of #PAIN is online now! Read about what to expect from the next 50 years of pain research: https://t.co/sONPcSViZW

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

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[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

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@IASPpain

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Professor Andrea Evers. Andrea was a visionary leader, brilliant scientist, and compassionate colleague whose work shaped the heart of our @SIPS community and beyond. Her legacy will continue to inspire all of us.

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

PRF News https://t.co/aVGztJhehF

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

Join us starting tomorrow for the 2025 PBO series!! @IASPpain

[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

February issue of @cellreportsmedicine

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[Luana Colloca @Colloca_Luana]

The 2025 Spring Guest Lecture Series at #umson with the partnership of #iasp. Virtually or in person, join us to learn more about placebo, pain, and mental health.

[Prof Ben Colagiuri @BenColagiuri]

Reminder about the first Australian #Placebo #Nocebo Symposium @katefaasse and I are organising next Friday with @WRief1 and @Colloca_Luana @SIPSplacebo

Still time to register!

[C-COMP @MSKPainCenter]

Join us for the first C-COMP seminar of 2025, Jan 16 8 am CST. Dr. Luana Colloca will discuss placebo effects in osteoarthritis! Please register to attend virtually - or come to Chicago for the live experience.