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 implications.

  • Expert discussion available:
  Catch the Chest Wall Injury Society journal club talk for deeper insights into pain relief and recovery after rib fracture stabilization.

  • Upcoming conference — Design for Implementation:
  Feb 25–26, 2026. Join  virtually for sessions focused on bridging trauma research evidence and real-world clinical guidance.

  • Advocacy spotlight:
  Send an email to your legislators about why federal research funding matters — see data showing economic impacts and job support tied to NIH extramural funding.

  • Resources & opportunities for researchers:
  Register for the next NTRR webinar! If you’re planning on submitting trauma study data to the repository, this webinar is for you.

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