Owen Williamson

Owen Williamson is an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology and pain medicine specialist researching virtual reality applications for chronic pain. As Chair of the Academic Pain Directors of Canada, he advocates for integrated pain management networks and a National Pain Strategy.

Education:

• MBBS, University of Melbourne
• Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology, Monash University
• FRACS (Orthopaedic Surgery)
• FFPMANZCA (Pain Medicine)
• FRCSC (Orthopedic Surgery and Pain Medicine)

Research Focus: Williamson develops VR-based interventions for pain management and studies spinal surgery outcomes. His clinical practice integrates orthopaedic surgery and pain medicine expertise.

Leadership: He chairs the IASP Ethical and Legal Issues in Pain SIG and leads national efforts to establish comprehensive pain management frameworks in Canada.