Upcoming Event: Austin Trauma & Critical Care Conference
May 29 – 31, 2024
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center – Austin, TX
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children’s Medical Center would like to invite you and your team to the 2024 Austin Trauma & Critical Care Conference. The curriculum is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill of physicians, nurses, allied health, and pre-hospital personnel caring for critically ill and injured patients in rural, urban, and suburban hospitals. Day 1 will be dedicated to pediatric care. Day 2 and 3 will cover adult critical and emergency care.
TRC4 Awards $18M in Grants for Trauma Care Research
April 8th, 2024
San Antonio, TX –The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4), an initiative of The University of Texas System (UT System), today announced grant awards totaling $18,037,863. These grants will fund groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures across UT institutions.
The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) is a research entity singularly focused on addressing the critical need for improved trauma care in the United States. The unique collaboration, established by the UT Board of Regents and funded in part by Texas lawmakers, will operate out ofUT Health San Antonioand serve all UT academic and health institutions.
Initial Collaborative Partners: University of Texas System and the Department of Defense
Prevalence of Trauma and
Need for Research
Despite its prevalence, trauma receives disproportionately less funding. Trauma injuries are the primary cause of mortality and permanent disability among individuals under 44 years of age.
Based at UT Health San Antonio and
Partnered with UT System Institutions
TRC4 serves as a unique collaborative entity seeking to catalyze transformative research efforts into trauma care.
Apply for Funding
TRC4 funds groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures through various grants and initiatives. Prospective applicants are encouraged to engage with funding opportunities and submit their proposals through the designated online application receipt system. By fostering a collaborative environment and investing in innovative projects, TRC4 aims to enhance the capabilities of trauma care, ultimately leading to improved outcomes.
Note: The deadline for applications for the 2024 TRC4 grants and initiatives has passed. If you were unable to apply, please sign up for TRC4 news to stay up to date about next year’s application process.
On February 20-21, 2024, TRC4 hosted the first annual UT System Trauma Research Symposium in Austin. This event brought together experts, researchers, practitioners, and advocates from across the UT System and the Department of Defense to delve into the multifaceted dimensions of trauma and its impact on individuals and communities.