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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (November 9, 2026) – The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) will hold the 2027 UT System Trauma Research Symposium on February 2-3, 2027, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Now in its fourth year, the symposium has established a strong legacy of forging vital, lasting connections among visionary researchers, clinicians, and professionals from medicine, military health, and higher learning institutions across the UT System. Each year builds upon this collaborative foundation by introducing an entirely unique lineup of speakers and unveiling fresh, innovative research, ensuring that the dialogue surrounding trauma care remains at the cutting edge.
Attendees explore cutting-edge therapeutics, medical devices, and clinical approaches that are actively shaping the future of trauma care. Beyond formal presentations, the event fosters a vibrant networking ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between complex research and practical application.
“This symposium is the premier platform for uniting leading experts across our institutions to focus on collaborative innovation,” said Dr. James Bynum, Executive Director of TRC4. “It’s crucial for accelerating the development of the next generation of life-saving therapeutics and clinical approaches that will benefit trauma patients in Texas and our valued service members.”
Symposium Details
WHAT: 2027 UT System Trauma Research Symposium
WHO: Hosted by TRC4 and The University of Texas System
WHEN: Tuesday, February 2 – Wednesday, February 3, 2027
WHERE: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705
TRC4 invites researchers to share their expertise by participating as a speaker or poster presenter. Submitting an abstract offers an opportunity to showcase exceptional trauma-related research to peers and industry leaders. The deadline for abstract submissions is November 30, 2026.
For registration, hotel reservation information, abstract submission portal, and future agenda updates, please visit: https://trc4.utsystem.edu/ut-system-trauma-research-symposium/
About The University of Texas System
With 13 institutions that enroll more than 260,000 students, the UT System is the largest university system in Texas and one of the largest public university systems in the United States. UT institutions produced over 66,000 graduates last year and awarded more than one-third of the undergraduate degrees in Texas. They also educate more than one-half of the state’s health care professionals with a four-year degree or above and award 56% of the state’s medical degrees annually. The combined efforts of UT-owned and -affiliated hospitals and clinics resulted in nearly 11.7 million outpatient visits and more than 2 million hospital days in the last year reported. UT’s $4.8 billion research enterprise is one of the nation’s most innovative, ranking No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 in the U.S. for total research expenditures and No. 3 in the U.S. for federal research expenditures. With an operating budget of $33.3 billion for fiscal year 2026, UT institutions collectively employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, support staff and students.
About TRC4
TRC4 was established by The University of Texas System Board of Regents. The TRC4 mission is to integrate efforts that will transform trauma care both on the battlefield and in the civilian sector, resulting in dramatic improvements in survivability. This mission will be accomplished through research, training, and clinical partnership and support. Based at UT Health Science Center San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and on behalf of the UT System, the TRC4 will facilitate, and fund groundbreaking interinstitutional collaborative basic, clinical, and translational research between UT institutions and the Department of Defense (DoD) / Defense Health Agency (DHA). This endeavor will provide significant economic and business opportunities for Texans by leveraging both state and federal funding sources.
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