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Read CNTR’s February 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 interoperability and accelerating trauma research insights. -For the fourth consecutive year, CNTR earned the Candid Platinum Transparency Seal, reflecting strong governance […]
Transformative Scholarship Program Aims to Bolster Autism Care Workforce
ABA Centers Celebrates Inaugural Cohort of ABA Master’s Graduates from Temple University Driving the Next Generation of BCBAs ABA Centers proudly celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort of scholarship recipients from Temple University’s Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Completing their studies this past December, the eight graduates in this cohort […]
Valentine´s Day for Children with Autism: Tips for Families
Why Valentine´s Day for Children with Autism Can Feel So Hard Valentine´s Day looks simple on the surface: cards, candy, hugs, and hearts. But Valentine´s Day for children with autism often combines multiple stressors into one short window of time. The Sensory Load Bright colors, loud music, strong smells, scratchy clothes, and unfamiliar foods all […]
Advancing Soft Tissue Coverage in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery – CNTR and Aroa Launch the COVER Study – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 surgery (ACS). This is a randomized, controlled, double-arm clinical investigation of Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) devices […]
Recovery From Addiction With Honesty
About Richard: I am a coach, mentor, author, and founder of Really Healed, working with men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and shaped by lived experience, as well as years in frontline and leadership roles. I help men develop clarity, resilience, and the confidence to take the […]
CNTR Researchers Earn Prestigious FHIR Training Stipends – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Nick Medrano, MS Ashley Moreno, MS 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 purpose of the five-month program is to train a multidisciplinary cohort of individuals from academia, industry, […]
Celebrating Neurodiverse Hearts in 2026
Celebrating neurodiverse hearts in 2026 has been less about creating a slogan and more about noticing the real moments that make inclusive education meaningful. This year taught me that celebrating neurodiversity isn’t just a feel‑good idea—it’s a daily commitment to understanding how different brains experience the world, how emotions rise and settle, and how small […]
Can AI Chatbots Help With Mental Health? Benefits, Limits & Risks
AI chatbots have become increasingly popular in recent years, with men using them at a significantly higher rate than women.[1,2] They are now frequently being used as mental health tools, due to their near-constant availability, and their ability to simulate empathy and rapidly respond to questions. In this article, we’ll cover what chatbots are, how […]
(Webinar) Compartment Syndrome: Achieving Zero-Miss, Low-Complication Outcomes Through Continuous Monitoring and PI-Driven System Change
Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication that affects a significant percentage of orthopedic trauma patients. The challenge is that traditional assessment strategies for this condition are unreliable, and clinical uncertainty often results in over-treatment. In fact, TQIP data show that the fasciotomy rate for at-risk patients is four times higher than the documented incidence […]
Supporting Autistic Well-Being in January 2026
Focusing on my well-being allows myself as an autistic person to experience genuine happiness and peace January often arrives carrying the weight of expectations. New goals, renewed motivation, and a cultural push to improve can feel unavoidable. For autistic individuals, however, the start of the year can bring heightened stress rather than inspiration. Supporting autistic […]