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Orthopaedic Research Center is CNTR's Newest Affiliate Member | |
The Center for Orthopaedics, Injury and Research Innovation (COIRI), a clinical research consortium of investigators at the University of Maryland and the University of California-Irvine, joined CNTR as an Affiliate member last month.
COIRI investigators address the public burden of orthopaedic injuries, offering clinical research consulting and design services and immersive mentorship opportunities. We look forward to collaborating on some new projects!
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CNTR is Advancing Federal Advocacy Priorities in 2026
CNTR continues to elevate the importance of trauma research and injury prevention in federal policy discussions. In May, we submitted a response to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Request for Information on its Strategic Plan Framework, urging NIH to establish a sustainable funding mechanism for adult and pediatric traumatic injury research.
CNTR has joined a broad range of coalition advocacy efforts directed to Congress. These included requests for increased FY2027 funding for the National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), and gun violence prevention research.
CNTR also has supported coalition letters urging robust Labor–HHS–Education appropriations and strengthened federal investments in public health, research, workforce development, and healthcare innovation.
Through these coordinated efforts, CNTR is advocating for federal policies and funding that advance trauma research, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the nation’s research enterprise.
| | Passing the Torch: Honoring Dr. Rosemary Kozar and Welcoming New SAC Leadership | |
CNTR is proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Rosemary Kozar, who is stepping down as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) after serving in that role since the committee's formation, when CNTR was still known as the National Trauma Institute.
Over more than a decade of service, Dr. Kozar helped establish the SAC as a cornerstone of CNTR's mission to advance trauma research. Under her leadership, the committee fostered scientific collaboration, mentored investigators, and strengthened the development of competitive research proposals across the trauma community.
Dr. Kozar hands the reigns to Dr. Deborah Stein, who steps into the role of Chair, and Dr. Lauren Moffatt, who takes on the newly established Vice Chair seat.
| | | CNTR Investigator Resources | | | | | The Registry-Based Randomized Controlled Trial Design: Low Cost, Big Impact | |
"Registry-Based Randomized Controlled Trials: Low Cost, High Impact" is the second session in CNTR’s webinar series.
Ben Zarzaur, MD, MPH, FACS (U Wisconsin), Lillian Kao, MD, MS, FACS (UT Houston) and Chris Guidry, MD, FACS (U Kansas) will define the RRCT and the benefits of this trial design, walk you through the randomization unit, consent strategies, data considerations and more, and demonstrate a real case study.
To suggest topics or offer your expertise for a future session, visit HERE.
When: June 15, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. Central
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Thank You Exiting Board and Committee Members!
It's the time of year when terms of office expire, and while CNTR member organizations are selecting replacement representatives to begin in July, we want to sincerely thank our departing leaders, many who have served two terms of office. CNTR is in a strong position due to your commitment and support!
Board of Directors
Eileen Bulger, MD, FACS (ACS-COT)
Elliott Haut, MD, PhD, FACS (EAST)
Scientific Advisory Committee
Todd Costantini, MD, FACS (AAST)
Elliott Haut, MD, PhD, FACS (EAST)
Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS (WTA)
Rosemary Kozar, MD, FACS (Chair)
Carl Schulman, MD, FACS (ABA)
SAFER-Trauma Committee
Benjamin Levi, MD (ABA)
Learn About All of CNTR's Committees
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National Blood Summit
The 2026 National Blood Summit is a premier gathering of national leaders in prehospital, hospital, and military medicine focus on advancing blood research, program development, implementation strategies, and system-wide integration.
This one-day event delivers cutting-edge discussions on transfusion practices, trauma system coordination, and operational innovations that improve survival and expand blood readiness nationwide.
Speakers include John Holcomb, MD, Eric Epley, Kristan Staudenmayer, MD, Jeff Kerby, MD, Zain Hashmi, PhD, Don Jenkins, MD, and many more thought leaders in trauma systems across the country.
Date: July 21, 2026
Location: Intercontinental San Antonio Riverwalk
Cost: $275
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ABA Masterclass Series
The American Burn Association’s (ABA) inaugural virtual, CE-eligible Masterclass Series was developed to provide focused, clinically relevant education designed for immediate application.
The first session, Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR) Highlights & Future Frontiers, brings together ABA’s JBCR editorial leadership and multidisciplinary faculty to review the most impactful burn research published in 2025 and translate key findings into practical clinical insight. Topics include evolving standards of care, guideline interpretation, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, rehabilitation, pharmacy considerations, and strategies for integrating evidence into day-to-day patient care.
Date: June 12, 2026 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm CT
Location: Virtual
Cost: $19-$59
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Strengthening Trauma Readiness with Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS)
Burn injuries are among the most complex forms of trauma, often occurring alongside other life-threatening injuries. Rapid, coordinated care is critical, and the American Burn Association’s Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) program provides the knowledge and skills to make that possible.
Designed for the interdisciplinary trauma care community, including surgeons, physicians, nurses, EMS providers, and rehabilitation specialists, ABLS offers evidence-based training in:
- Immediate burn patient assessment and stabilization
- Airway management for inhalation injuries
- Fluid resuscitation tailored to burn severity
- Transfer guidelines to verified burn centers
With flexible delivery in person or virtually, ABLS equips providers across the continuum of care with a shared, consistent approach to burn management—supporting the integrated trauma care that CNTR’s coalition champions. Tens of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide have completed ABLS, advancing readiness and improving patient outcomes.
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