Dr Michael Ferraro (PhD, BSc Hons) is a postdoctoral researcher at NeuRA’s Centre for Pain IMPACT. Michael’s research is centred around the evaluation of treatments for chronic pain disorders, particularly complex regional pain syndrome and neuropathic pain. He also has research interests in clinical trial methodology, evidence synthesis, and research transparency. Michael’s work has been published in leading general medical and specialty journals, and presented at premier conferences both internationally and nationally.

Michael is Co-Chair of the 2026 UK Royal College of Physicians complex regional pain syndrome clinical guideline committee. He is an active member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, serving as Treasurer of the Methods, Evidence Synthesis and Implementation Special Interest Group, and as the Early Career Researcher Representative for the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Special Interest Group. Michael is an inaugural member of the Rare Diseases NSW Comprehensive Centre of Expertise.