TRC4 Impact

2026

From Lab to Bedside: UTMB Advances Point-of-Care CSF Leak Detection with Raman Spectroscopy

Funding Type: Early Career Mentored Research

A new AI-powered handheld device is being developed at UTMB and aims to provide rapid, non-invasive detection of cerebrospinal fluid leaks following traumatic brain injuries.

UTEP Researchers Advance Novel Lipid Nanoparticle Therapeutics for Life-Saving Sepsis Treatment in Delayed-Care Environments

Funding Type: Proof of Concept Research

Dr. Wilson Poon is leading TRC4-funded research to develop a field-deployable class of lipid nanoparticle therapeutics that targets immune cells to prevent life-threatening sepsis in combat casualties.

UT Tyler Researchers Pioneer Wearable, AI-Driven Approach for Real-Time Traumatic Brain Injury Monitoring

Funding Type: Preclinical Translational Research

Dr. Shawanna Tabassum and her team are developing SmartTBI, an AI-driven, wearable sweat biosensor designed to continuously monitor traumatic brain injury progression in real time.

UT Austin Study Driving Innovation in Blood Preservation Through Thin-Film Freeze Drying

Funding Type: Proof of Concept Research

UT Austin is utilizing thin-film freeze-drying to create stable, rapidly rehydratable whole blood powders for trauma care in environments lacking refrigeration.

UTSW Investigating Biomaterial Immunotherapy to Combat Post-Trauma Infection

Funding Type: Preclinical Translational Research

UT Southwestern is developing a biomaterial immunotherapy to prevent infections in trauma patients.

UTMB Researchers Transforming Treatment Approaches for Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Funding Type: Proof of Concept Research

UTMB researchers, in collaboration with the McHugh Lab at Rice University, are developing a first-in-field embolic therapy to reduce recurrence and improve outcomes for patients with chronic subdural hematoma.