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.
CNTR Research Fellow Presents to Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery Meeting
Abi Muthumani, MD, CNTR research fellow, gave a virtual podium presentation at this year's Global Initiative for Children's Surgery meeting in Bogata, Columbia last month. Her presentation--Bridging Resource Settings: Translating High Resource Pediatric Traumatic...
Read CNTR’s April 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
Catch up on the latest CNTR news in our April newsletter. This issue features: CNTR's 2025 Annual Report Design for Implementation Conference Recordings Registration for Research Methodology Webinar Series: Platform Trials Registration for NTRR Webinar: Navigating the...
CNTR Releases its 2025 Annual Report
CNTR's annual report details our accomplishments, projects and funding sources in 2025. Table of Contents Letter from the Chair CNTR Committees Our Core Purpose The Year in Review Research Portfolios Portfolio Funders Featured Studies & Initiatives CNTR Members...
CNTR Launches the Research Methodology Webinar Series!
CNTR is launching its Research Methodology Webinar Series on April 20, 2026! Designed to provide the specialized expertise that researchers need to conduct robust, innovative studies, this series will address common challenges related to epidemiology, biostatistics,...
Read CNTR’s March 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
CNTR’s March newsletter features: Wrap-up of the Design for Implementation Conference Summary of the just-completed CLOTT 3 study of VTE prophylaxis education Launch of CNTR's Research Methodology Webinar Series Updates on appropriations requests for medical research...
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...