Don Penzien, PhD, FAHS, FSBM, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society (AHS) for his outstanding contributions in behavioral medicine, particularly headache and chronic/persistent pain research and research methodologies. His work is highly regarded by his peers and colleagues, which helped lead to this tremendous accomplishment.
Dr. Penzien has been a pioneer in rigorously testing the separate and combined effects of behavioral and pharmacological treatments for pain and was one of the earliest advocates for developing clinical guidelines for headache treatments based on empirical findings. His dedication to pain management and relief has had an enormous impact on the field.
The AHS is the nation’s largest professional healthcare organization and viewed as a worldwide leader in developing and delivering headache medicine and advocacy to the professional community. This award is the society’s highest honor in recognition of sustained and substantial service to the society and the field of headache medicine.