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Francis Joseph Keefe is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, where he also serves as a member of the Duke Cancer Institute and the Center for Translational Pain Medicine. He has directed the Duke Pain Prevention Treatment Research Program and has played a significant role in shaping the national agenda for pain research through his work as Editor-in-Chief of the journal PAIN and as a member of NIH Study Sections. Keefe's research spans over 20 years and focuses on developing new methods for assessing and treating acute and chronic pain. His collaborative efforts have led to the design and implementation of a range of clinical trials examining various behavioral interventions for pain management, including cognitive-behavioral approaches, yoga, and mindfulness. Keefe has published more than 490 papers on topics related to pain coping strategies, behavioral interventions for acute pain management, and end-of-life pain care. He is dedicated to mentoring students and professionals interested in innovative pain management protocols and is currently involved in multiple NIH-funded projects aimed at improving behavioral pain management access through technology and novel training strategies.
Duke Pain Prevention Treatment Research Program • Durham, NC
Oversees active NIH funded clinical research program focused on developing effective ways to assess and treat acute and chronic pain.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Serves as Professor in multiple disciplines including Anesthesiology, Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)