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CNTR Launches the Research Methodology Webinar Series! – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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, study design, data standardization and so much more. Up first, Dr. Gerard Slobogean (UC Irvine) will discuss the state […]
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 […]
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, […]
CNTR Advocates for ARPA-H and CDMRP Funding – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 the Research!America coalition, CNTR signed onto a multi-organization letter urging Congressional appropriators to provide at least $1.5 […]
CNTR Leaders and Patient Partners Participate in 2025 PCORI Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Dr. Michelle Price, CNTR Exec. Director, Ashley Moreno, CNTR Research Associate, and Dr. Elliott Haut, VTE Project PI, share their poster. 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 Executive […]
CNTR I-REP Panelists Contribute to Landmark Lancet Study Defining Global Standards for Trauma Outcomes – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Major Injury Working Group and included vital contributions from members of CNTR’s […]
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 payroll company. Manages Time and Effort Timesheets to track employee allocation across projects and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Manages employee […]
CNTR Makes its Presence Known at the AAST Meeting This Year – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The CNTR team at the booth (l to r): Pam Bixby, Michelle Price, Nick Medrano, and Lizette Villarreal. At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) in Boston this week, CNTR was a consistent presence. We chatted with investigators at our booth outside the exhibit hall, and showed up […]
CNTR is Hiring a Senior Research Nurse – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Job Title: Senior Research NurseReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryResponsible for coordinating and managing complex, multi-site clinical trials and studies, providing expertise and oversight for data collecting, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. General Accountabilities Coordinate and manage multi-site clinical trials and studies, including all aspects of the pre-trial, enrollment, and close-out phases Manage interactions […]
CNTR Seeks Sites for Clinical Trial on Rapid Coverage of Exposed Bone and Tendon – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Aroa Biosurgery, in collaboration with the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR), has initiated a groundbreaking pilot study evaluating the efficacy of combining the company’s Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) grafts (Myriad MatrixTM) with conventional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in patients suffering from traumatic soft tissue injuries. The study aims to determine whether this combined […]