Listen to the EAST Traumacast, posted March 8, 2019, to learn about how the National Trauma Institute and the Coalition for National Trauma Research partner with trauma investigators to bring large-scale studies to fruition. Drs. Don Jenkins, Joe Dubose and Eileen Bulger discuss important projects currently being coordinated by NTI and CNTR including the National Trauma Research Repository and the National Trauma Research Action Plan.
What’s New in Trauma Research? Catch Up with CNTR!
From trauma research featured in Malcolm Gladwell's latest book to advances in burn care and patient-centered research, CNTR's November newsletter highlights the collaborations and discoveries shaping the future of trauma care. This issue also features new microgrant...
From First Conversations to Lasting Collaborations: How Research Partnerships Grow at CNTR
Every research collaboration begins somewhere. Sometimes it's a promising idea in need of scientific guidance. Sometimes it's a search for study sites, a methodological challenge, or a need to connect with the right experts. At CNTR, these initial conversations are...
Beyond the Homicide Statistics: What Trauma Research Reveals About Gun Violence
Featured in Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, trauma surgeon Dr. Babak Sarani discusses the hidden consequences of firearm injuries, the importance of timely trauma care, and why research collaboration matters. When Malcolm Gladwell began researching his latest book, The...
From Research to Real-World Impact: CNTR Participates in PCORI Annual Meeting
The importance of engaging patients and caregivers as meaningful partners throughout the research process was a central theme of the 2026 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting, held October 19–20 in Washington, D.C. The two-day gathering...
ABA Burn Surgeon Forum Connects Surgical Innovation and Collaborative Injury Research
How can advances in burn surgery translate into better care—and how can stronger connections across the injury research community accelerate that progress? Those questions connected the practical and scientific discussions at the American Burn Association’s Burn...
Read CNTR’s October 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
The October Newsletter is Here! From new clinical studies enrolling patients to innovative approaches to trauma care, there's plenty of news to share from the Coalition for National Trauma Research! Three studies now enrolling! COVER, BRIDGE and CryoFIRST are...
Three CNTR Studies Now Enrolling Patients
Three studies in CNTR’s clinical research portfolio have reached an exciting milestone: COVER, BRIDGE and CryoFIRST are now enrolling patients. The studies tackle very different challenges in trauma care—from complex wounds and penetrating brain injuries to...
CNTR Founding Leader Don Jenkins Honored for Innovations That Have Transformed Trauma Care
Donald H. Jenkins, MD, FACS, a pioneering trauma surgeon whose career has helped reshape both military and civilian trauma care, received the 2026 Innovative Clinical Care Award from BioMedSA at its annual awards ceremony in September. Dr. Jenkins, professor of...
From Research to Advocacy: Trainees Advance Access to Prehospital Blood
What began as a collection of independent research projects has grown into a coordinated effort to expand access to prehospital blood products. The Students, Residents, and Fellows Trauma Advocacy Coalition (SRFTAC)—a new CNTR Affiliate Member—brings emerging...
Read CNTR’s September 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
New from CNTR: September News & Opportunities The Coalition for National Trauma Research’s September e-newsletter highlights opportunities to advance research, strengthen partnerships and bring patient perspectives into the conversation: Explore new funding...