Professor Jordi Miró receives a key award for research in chronic pain
Chronic childhood pain remains an almost invisible reality, despite affecting many children and adolescents.
Professor Jordi Miró, from the Department of Psychology at URV, has been awarded by the Sine Dolore Foundation for his pioneering work in this field.
The award that puts the spotlight on a hidden problem
An international recognition
On May 9th, during the Great Sine Dolore Gala at the Teatre Principal de Maó, the “Praemium Meriti Sine Dolore” award was presented to Jordi Miró.
A setting that brought together experts and institutions fighting to make chronic pain visible worldwide.
A career marked by research and awareness
As director of the URV-Fundación Grünenthal Chair of Childhood Pain and leader of the ALGOS group, Miró promotes studies aimed at improving knowledge and treatment of pain in children and adolescents.
This research not only provides data but also questions how society and the healthcare system address the problem.
Chronic childhood pain: a problem too often ignored
Impact on children’s daily lives
The pain many children suffer is not limited to the physical sensation.
It changes the way they learn, play, and grow, as Miró himself explains.
The need for a specific approach
Despite its impact, chronic childhood pain is little studied and often poorly treated.
URV’s research opts for an interdisciplinary approach and continuous care adapted to this population.
URV’s projection in social and clinical research
A recognized line of work
The award strengthens URV’s standing as a reference in this scientific field.
For the Sine Dolore Foundation, this distinction is not just an award but a commitment to transforming the healthcare and social system.
Repercussions beyond science
Jordi Miró’s work and his chair promote social awareness that goes beyond the academic realm.
His goal is for chronic pain in childhood to be recognized and addressed with the urgency it deserves.
The award makes it clear that childhood pain can no longer be an unresolved issue.
Source of the article: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
