daniel clauw
daniel clauw
Daniel J. Clauw, MD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine (Rheumatology), and Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. He holds the prestigious position of Director of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, where he leads innovative research in the field. Dr. Clauw earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Michigan before completing his residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Rheumatology at Georgetown University.
While at Georgetown University beginning in 1990, Dr. Clauw made significant contributions to the field of chronic pain research. He founded the Georgetown Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center and held leadership roles as Division Chief of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, as well as Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine.
Since joining the University of Michigan faculty in 2001, Dr. Clauw has continued to advance clinical care and research in various overlapping conditions such as fibromyalgia, Gulf diseases, and interstitial cystitis. He is internationally recognized as an expert in chronic pain, especially in understanding the role of the central nervous system in chronic pain states. Her research covers a wide range of conditions, including low back pain, osteoarthritis, vulvodynia, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and temporomandibular disorder.
In addition to his research and clinical roles, Dr. Clauw has made significant contributions to medical education and training. He served as the first Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and was the Principal Investigator of the UM Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) until January 2009.
Dr. Clauw's dedication to advancing our understanding of chronic pain and improving patient care has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim in the medical community.
VI International Congress of Physiotherapy and Pain 2024.
