Research
Papers on CDE Development for the NTRR Published in TSACO as the Repository Faces Closure – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Six manuscripts describing the process and results of CNTR’s work to identify and specify common data elements (CDEs) for studies in multiple environments of care are now published in Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO). The work was conducted by groups of subject matter experts and data scientists and resulted in a set of […]
Bringing Trauma Expertise to Rural Patients—When Every Minute Matters – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Dr. Zain Hashmi, TRUCARE Principal Investigator A newly funded project from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is working to ensure that where someone lives doesn’t determine the quality of trauma care they receive after a serious injury. The TRUCARE (Developing a Teletrauma Implementation Toolkit for Early Point-of-Care Delivery of Trauma Care Expertise to Injured […]
Read CNTR’s July 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
New from CNTR: July News & Opportunities This month’s newsletter features: CNTR’s formal response to the proposed OMB regulations, advocating for policies that preserve scientific integrity, evidence-based funding decisions, and investigator independence. Upcoming research education opportunities, including EAST’s final webinar in its multicenter trials series, the National Blood Summit and CNTR’s next Research Methodology Webinar, […]
CNTR Responds to Proposed OMB Rule that would Politicize Science – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR’s Comment on Proposed OMB Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001) The Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” CNTR is a national nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing trauma research […]
Honoring Dr. Rosemary Kozar and Welcoming New SAC Leadership – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR is proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Rosemary Kozar, who is stepping down as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) after serving in that role since the committee’s formation, when CNTR was still known as the National Trauma Institute. Over more than a decade of service, Dr. Kozar helped […]
Read CNTR’s May 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
This month’s CNTR newsletter highlights the people, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of trauma research and care: 2026 National Trauma Awareness Month resources from the American Trauma Society New NTRR Datastore webinar recording Landmark findings from the CLOTT Study Group, redefining how blood clots are prevented and treated after injury Upcoming CNTR webinar on […]
Landmark Trauma Research Consortium Redefines How We Prevent and Treat Blood Clots – Coalition for National Trauma Research
With its latest paper pending publication in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, the Consortium of Leaders in the Study of Traumatic Thromboembolism (CLOTT) Study Group marks more than 12 years of fruitful investigation. The CLOTT Study Group began as a group of trauma surgeons with an interest in VTE after injury. Founding […]
CNTR Research Fellow Presents to Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 Brain Injury Pathways Into Resource-Stratified Clinical Guidance–reflects work that is ongoing surrounding Dr. Lacey LaGrone’s efforts to democratize clinical practice guidelines. […]
Read CNTR’s April 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
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 Datastore Injury Research Engagement Panel (I-REP) publication and training Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4tl0r9d
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 […]