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The Next Frontier of Trauma Care: TRC4 Convenes 3rd Annual UT System Trauma Research Symposium

Uniting Experts to Display Life-Saving Innovation

Headlined by voices in resilience and military health leadership, the two-day symposium connects researchers and clinicians across the UT System to drive the next generation of therapeutics.

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TRC4 Awards $18M in Second Round of Grant Funding

TRC4 Funds Key Innovations to Advance Trauma Care

This year’s awards span 11 UT entities and DoD collaborations, driving groundbreaking trauma research and product development.

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Meet TRC4 at AIM 2026 R&D Summit

Event Date: May 19, 2026

TRC4 will once again be attending this year’s military medicine summit to collaborate with military leaders, researchers, and medicine innovators.

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UT Health SA Announces New TRC4 Funded Research

Dr. Jeske, PI, Works to Reduce Treatment for Burn Victims

UT Health San Antonio publicly features TRC4-funded preclinical translational research that aims to decrease scar tissue and opioid treatment in burn trauma patients.

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Attend the TRC4 Distinguished Lecture Series

April 9, 2026 | From 4 PM to 6 PM

Join us in person to experience a lecture from world-renowned spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist Dr. Rex Marco.

Hear from Our Leaders Through the Voices of Impact Series

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TRC4 Advisory Committee members share their experiences, latest studies, and reflections on the future of trauma care.

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TRC4 Impact

UT Health San Antonio Advancing Polytrauma Survival Rates Through the H-CARE Study

Funding Type: Preclinical Translational Research

Led by Primary Investigator Dr. Patrick C. Ng at UT Health San Antonio, the H-CARE initiative is a collaborative research effort developing safer methods to extend the use of life-saving…

Apply for 2025 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 1, 2025 @ 11:59PM (CST)

Established in November 2022

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 of The University of Texas at San Antonio and 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio and Partnered with UT System Institutions

TRC4 serves as a unique collaborative entity seeking to catalyze transformative research efforts into trauma care.

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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.

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