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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 […]
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, […]
Read CNTR’s January 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 […]
New Data Show that Fixing Ribs Early Can Save Lives – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 life-threatening lung complications. A new nationwide study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute […]
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 […]
Read CNTR’s December News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest from CNTR–read our December e-newsletter! The AC Forum — an affiliate of CNTR — has published a new “Rapid Resource” on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following trauma. Designed for busy clinicians, this concise guide delivers expert recommendations and best-practice insights for anticoagulation care. As 2025 winds down, CNTR invites supporters […]
Statement of Gratitude from the Coalition for National Trauma Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research
On this Veterans Day, the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We honor your courage, your commitment, and the extraordinary sacrifices you and your families have made in service to our nation. Your dedication to protecting freedom and preserving peace […]
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 […]
New Resources for Medical Research Communicators – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Amidst current funding recisions and proposed steep federal funding cuts for research, it’s never been more important to communicate about the value of science and illuminate how improvements to our health care system are realized. A new infographic developed by the Research!America coalition illustrates the collaborative nature of research through all its stages. This can […]