CNTR Blog
Read CNTR’s February 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
CNTR’s February newsletter is packed with momentum and forward-looking initiatives advancing trauma research and data infrastructure. Key updates include: -CNTR associates have been selected for advanced FHIR training—a strategic step toward improving health data...
Building the Future of Trauma Data: CNTR Researchers Earn Prestigious FHIR Training Stipends
CNTR is pleased to announce that our outstanding research associates--Nick Medrano and Ashley Moreno--won competitive stipends to participate in the AIM-AHEAD FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Collaborative Training Program, starting this month. The...
Advancing Soft Tissue Coverage in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery – CNTR and Aroa Launch the COVER Study
CNTR has partnered with Aroa Biosurgery Limited to launch the COVER (Combined OFM and Vacuum-assisted therapy for Expedited Regeneration over Structures) study, to explore accelerated soft tissue coverage of exposed bone and tendon injuries in trauma and acute care...
Read CNTR’s January 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
Happy New Year! Catch up on CNTR's news and opportunities: New evidence on rib fracture care:A major nationwide study shows early surgical stabilization of multiple rib fractures significantly improves survival. Read the full findings and explore clinical...
New Data Show that Fixing Ribs Early Can Save Lives
Rib fractures are a common injury after trauma, but when multiple ribs are broken—or when the chest wall becomes unstable (a condition known as flail chest)—the consequences can be serious. Patients may struggle to breathe, require prolonged ventilation, or develop...
CNTR Advocates for ARPA-H and CDMRP Funding
The Coalition for National Trauma Research recently participated in two key federal advocacy activities aimed at strengthening national investment in medical research and defense health innovation. Support for Robust FY26 Funding for ARPA-H As a member organization of...
Read CNTR’s December News & Opportunities eNewsletter
Catch up on the latest from CNTR--read our December e-newsletter! The AC Forum — an affiliate of CNTR — has published a new “Rapid Resource” on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following trauma. Designed for busy clinicians, this concise guide delivers expert...
Statement of Gratitude from the Coalition for National Trauma Research
On this Veterans Day, the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We honor your courage, your commitment, and the extraordinary sacrifices you and your families have made in...
Read CNTR’s November News & Opportunities eNewsletter
Catch up on the latest from CNTR--read our November e-newsletter! -Find out who was awarded the new EAST RRCT Award -Download a bunch of new resources for trauma care communicators -Watch our webinar about NTRR Modules -Register for the Design for Implementation...
CNTR Leaders and Patient Partners Participate in 2025 PCORI Meeting
Researchers, patients, caregivers—including several affiliated with CNTR—convened last month at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting to network and share results of the latest PCORI-funded research. Dr. Elliott Haut and CNTR...
New Resources for Medical Research Communicators
Amidst current funding recisions and proposed steep federal funding cuts for research, it's never been more important to communicate about the value of science and illuminate how improvements to our health care system are realized. A new infographic developed by the...
CNTR I-REP Panelists Contribute to Landmark Lancet Study Defining Global Standards for Trauma Outcomes
In a landmark international collaboration published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, researchers have, for the first time, defined a globally standardized set of patient-centered outcome measures for adults with major injury. This initiative was developed by the...
New Resource for Brain Injury Patients & Caregivers, Thanks to Patients & Caregivers
When Kelly Lang joined a national collaborative to develop Communicating About Brain Injury, she brought more than two decades of lived experience to the table. The initiative—created by the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM), the Brain Injury...
CNTR is Hiring a Part-Time Executive Assistant
Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the administration of a non-profit company in a remote setting. General Accountabilities Manages payroll processes, including new hire onboarding, earnings/deductions updates, and PTO review; serves as primary liaison with...
Register for the next NTRR Webinar: Learn about Module Functionality
CNTR holds its next webinar in the National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR) series on October 30, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m. central time. Take time to step through the functions of each module in this free study data sharing system. The NTRR enables you to...