The People
Founder of the Pain Relief Foundation, Sampson Lipton
died aged 72 on December  6th, 1994. Sam was a pioneer
in the treatment of chronic pain, an international figure
in the pain world and a teacher and mentor to many pain
doctors.
In 1953 he set up a Pain Relief Service in Liverpool despite
encountering many administrative difficulties. Such was
his determination and charisma. Sam was the director
of Walton Centre Pain Clinic for nearly 30 years. In
1978 his work led to the founding of the Pain Research
Institute.
Sam Lipton was Hunterian Professor at the Royal College
of Surgeons in 1981; a Founder Member of the International
Association for the Study of Pain and elected one of
its first Honary members in 1989; First President of
the World Society of Pain Clinicians (1984-1991) and
Second President of the Pain Society of Great Britain.
He was appointed OBE in 1984.
Founding Trustees
| David Bowsher: |
Founder of the
Pain Relief Foundation and Trustee. Senior
Research Scientist. |
| John Miles: |
Founder
and Trustee of the Pain Relief Foundation;
Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores
University. |
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Pain Education |
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| John Wiles: |
Chairman of
the Pain Relief Foundation Education Committee. |
| Linda Cossins: |
Secretary of
the Pain Relief Foundation Education Committee;
Meetings & Courses Co-Ordinator. |
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Scientific
Support |
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| Dr. Helen Poole |
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Technical Support
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| Paul Penman: |
Computer Services
and Webmaster. |
| Linda Cossins: |
Information
Services and Website Management |
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Administration
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| David Emsley: |
Administrator,
Pain Relief Foundation. |
| Marilyn Taylor: |
Assistant Administrator,
Pain Relief Foundation |
| Barbara Jones: |
Secretary, Pain
Relief Foundation/Pain Research Institute. |
| Brenda Hall: |
Administrative
Assistant, Pain Relief Foundation/Pain Research
Institute. |
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