International Pain Foundation

Barby Ingle, a renowned chronic pain educator and patient advocate, Chronic Pain Awareness Specialist of the Year at the 2025 Biotechnology & Lifesciences Awards. As President of the International Pain Foundation, Ingle has tirelessly championed the cause of millions living with chronic pain, leveraging her personal experience with rare conditions like Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy to drive education, awareness, and policy change. Her innovative advocacy, bestselling books, and global outreach have empowered patients and reshaped healthcare perspectives, earning her this prestigious recognition for her transformative impact in Biotechnology and Lifesciences in 2025.