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Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023
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Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023
Brigham and Women's Hospital Stepping Strong Trauma Symposium 2023 | Trauma Surgery, Translational Research, Emergency Preparedness, Limb Reconstruction, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation & Trauma Innovation
The Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023 provides a multidisciplinary educational review of major advances in trauma research, emergency response, reconstructive surgery, injury prevention, and recovery following severe traumatic injuries. Organized by the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, this annual symposium brings together trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, reconstructive specialists, biomedical researchers, rehabilitation physicians, and leaders in emergency preparedness. Held on November 16, 2023, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, with virtual participation, the sixth annual symposium explored how trauma care had evolved during the decade following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The official theme, Ten Years Later: Advancements in Trauma Care After the Boston Marathon Bombing, highlights the important contributions of medical innovation, clinical research, emergency preparedness, multidisciplinary coordination, and community collaboration to improving the care of injured patients. The program features presentations from Stepping Strong-funded researchers, a multidisciplinary clinical panel examining changes in trauma care, and a keynote discussion focused on emergency preparedness and coordinated responses to mass-casualty incidents. The symposium also recognizes research initiatives designed to translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions for trauma survivors. Its educational focus connects injury prevention, prehospital emergency response, acute trauma management, surgical reconstruction, rehabilitation, and long-term functional recovery.Course Details
- Course: Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023
- Official Event: 6th Annual Stepping Strong Trauma Research & Innovation Symposium
- Official Theme: Ten Years Later: Advancements in Trauma Care After the Boston Marathon Bombing
- Organizer: Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
- Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital / Mass General Brigham
- Academic Affiliation: Harvard Medical School
- Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Venue: Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Address: 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115
- Official Format: In-Person and Virtual
- Primary Specialty: Trauma Surgery
- Additional Focus: Emergency Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering and Public Health
- Language: English
- Course Director: Ali Salim, MD
- Official AMA CME: Up to 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Nursing Credit: Up to 3.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- Educational Approach: Research Presentations, Expert Panels, Keynote Lecture and Multidisciplinary Discussion
Target Audience
The symposium is intended for healthcare professionals, biomedical researchers, clinical innovators, and organizations involved in trauma prevention, treatment, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. The target audience includes:- Trauma Surgeons
- General Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Critical Care Physicians
- Surgical Intensivists
- Vascular Surgeons
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists
- Emergency Preparedness Specialists
- Prehospital Emergency Care Professionals
- Biomedical Engineers
- Trauma Researchers
- Injury Prevention Specialists
- Public Health Researchers
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Medical Residents
- Surgical Fellows
- Rehabilitation Professionals
- Healthcare Policy Specialists
- Community-Based Injury Prevention Organizations
Program Overview
Traumatic injuries remain a major cause of death, disability, and long-term functional impairment. Advances in trauma medicine depend on collaboration across surgery, emergency medicine, biomedical engineering, reconstructive care, rehabilitation, public health, and community organizations. The 6th Annual Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Symposium 2023 examines important changes in trauma care during the decade following the Boston Marathon bombing. The symposium focuses on three principal scientific and clinical sessions:- Strides Ahead: Medical Innovations from the Stepping Strong Research Community
- Then & Now: How Trauma Care Has Evolved Over the Past Decade
- Prepared: A Multidisciplinary Response to Trauma
- Trauma Research and Innovation
- Translational Medicine
- Emergency Preparedness
- Mass-Casualty Incident Response
- Trauma System Coordination
- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Injury Prevention
- Acute Trauma Treatment
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Limb Reconstruction
- Trauma Rehabilitation
- Functional Recovery
- Biomedical Research Collaboration
- Civilian Trauma Care
- Military-Civilian Trauma Research
- Medical Innovation Funding
- Research Translation
- Community-Based Trauma Prevention
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the original educational activity, participants should be better able to:- Describe important advances in trauma care developed during the ten years following the Boston Marathon bombing and identify opportunities for collaboration across multiple healthcare and research sectors.
- Recognize the importance of dedicated trauma research funding and examine innovative research projects involving injury prevention, prehospital care, acute treatment, and recovery from traumatic injuries.
- Discuss translational trauma research and its potential application to current clinical practice, using projects supported by the Stepping Strong Center as examples.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration among clinicians, researchers, public health organizations, community partners, and policymakers to improve trauma care and research support.
- Evaluate the role of multidisciplinary emergency preparedness in responding to severe traumatic injuries and mass-casualty incidents.
- Review how advances in surgical reconstruction, trauma response, biomedical research, and rehabilitation may contribute to improved outcomes for trauma survivors.
- Examine challenges associated with translating early-stage medical innovation into clinical applications and sustainable improvements in patient care.
Official Program Topics
Thursday, November 16, 2023
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).Opening Session
Opening Remarks
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Faculty:- Audrey Epstein Reny
- Ali Salim, MD
- History of the Stepping Strong Center
- Boston Marathon Bombing
- Trauma Research Development
- Clinical Innovation
- Multidisciplinary Partnerships
- Injury Prevention
- Trauma Survivor Recovery
- Research Funding
- Community Collaboration
Session I – Trauma Research and Medical Innovation
Strides Ahead: Medical Innovations from the Stepping Strong Research Community
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Moderator: Natalie Artzi, PhD Panelists:- Indranil Sinha, MD
- Justin Brown, MD
- Shan Liu, MD
- Nakul Raykar, MD
Translational Trauma Research
Translational research connects scientific discovery with practical clinical applications. The session provides an opportunity to examine how research programs can address unmet needs in trauma care. Important considerations include:- Biomedical Innovation
- Translational Research
- Clinical Research Development
- Trauma Treatment Technologies
- Patient-Centered Innovation
- Research Collaboration
- Development of Clinical Applications
- Evaluation of New Approaches
- Scientific Funding
- Implementation Challenges
Surgical Reconstruction and Tissue Recovery
Research involving reconstructive surgery contributes to efforts to improve outcomes for patients with severe traumatic injuries. Related scientific themes include:- Complex Traumatic Injuries
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Soft Tissue Repair
- Limb Reconstruction
- Functional Recovery
- Tissue Healing
- Surgical Innovation
- Multidisciplinary Reconstruction
Neurological Recovery and Rehabilitation
Severe trauma may result in neurological impairment or prolonged functional disability. Research and innovation in this area may address:- Traumatic Neurological Injury
- Functional Impairment
- Neurosurgical Innovation
- Rehabilitation
- Recovery of Movement
- Long-Term Disability
- Patient Independence
- Multidisciplinary Recovery Programs
Prehospital and Emergency Care Innovation
Early recognition and treatment of traumatic injuries can influence patient outcomes. The research community's work is relevant to:- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Trauma Resuscitation
- Hemorrhage Management
- Emergency Response
- Critical Decision-Making
- Clinical Workflow
- Mass-Casualty Preparedness
- Care Coordination
Session II – Evolution of Trauma Care
Then & Now: How Trauma Care Has Evolved Over the Past Decade
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Moderator: Eric Goralnick, MD, MS Panelists:- Sophia Dyer, MD
- Jonathan Gates, MD, MBA
- David Crandell, MD
- Matthew Carty, MD
- Evolution of Trauma Systems
- Emergency Medical Services
- Mass-Casualty Response
- Trauma Resuscitation
- Surgical Treatment
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Recovery
- Clinical Coordination
- Lessons from Major Traumatic Events
Emergency Medical Services and Prehospital Response
Prehospital care is a critical component of trauma systems. Important considerations include:- Emergency Scene Assessment
- Prehospital Triage
- Early Recognition of Severe Injury
- Emergency Transport
- Communication With Receiving Hospitals
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Emergency Preparedness
- Mass-Casualty Response
Advances in Trauma Surgery
Trauma surgery has evolved through improved clinical protocols, surgical techniques, and coordinated care pathways. Related clinical themes include:- Emergency Surgical Assessment
- Trauma Resuscitation
- Damage-Control Surgery
- Hemorrhage Control
- Multidisciplinary Surgical Care
- Critical Care Management
- Postoperative Recovery
- Trauma System Improvement
Reconstructive Surgery and Limb Recovery
Reconstructive procedures may be essential for patients with complex extremity injuries, tissue loss, or long-term functional limitations. Relevant topics include:- Limb Reconstruction
- Complex Wound Management
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction
- Microsurgical Techniques
- Functional Restoration
- Post-Traumatic Recovery
- Rehabilitation Coordination
- Patient-Centered Outcomes
Rehabilitation and Community Reintegration
Long-term recovery after severe trauma may require rehabilitation, psychological support, and social reintegration. Important considerations include:- Physical Rehabilitation
- Functional Recovery
- Mobility
- Adaptive Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Return to Daily Activities
- Community Reintegration
- Long-Term Quality of Life
Session III – Emergency Preparedness and Multidisciplinary Trauma Response
Prepared: A Multidisciplinary Response to Trauma
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Moderator: Ali Salim, MD Keynote Speaker: Paul Biddinger, MD This keynote presentation examines the importance of coordinated emergency preparedness and multidisciplinary response to traumatic events. The session draws on lessons from major incidents, including the Boston Marathon bombing, to discuss the evolution of emergency management and opportunities for improvement. Important topics include:- Emergency Preparedness
- Mass-Casualty Incident Response
- Disaster Medicine
- Healthcare System Readiness
- Prehospital Coordination
- Hospital Emergency Response
- Multidisciplinary Leadership
- Communication During Emergencies
- Clinical Resource Allocation
- Trauma System Planning
- Public Health Collaboration
- Lessons From Previous Disasters
Mass-Casualty Incident Management
Mass-casualty incidents present significant operational and clinical challenges. Important considerations include:- Rapid Incident Recognition
- Emergency Activation
- Triage
- Patient Distribution
- Hospital Capacity
- Surgical Resource Availability
- Critical Care Resources
- Medical Team Coordination
- Emergency Communication
- Continuity of Essential Services
Multidisciplinary Emergency Response
Effective trauma response requires coordinated efforts across multiple professional groups. Participating teams may include:- Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Physicians
- Trauma Surgeons
- Critical Care Physicians
- Anesthesiologists
- Nursing Teams
- Hospital Administrators
- Emergency Preparedness Specialists
- Public Health Organizations
- Community Partners
Lessons Learned From the Boston Marathon Bombing
The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing provided important lessons for emergency preparedness and trauma response. The symposium's tenth-anniversary theme reflects on advances in:- Emergency Response Coordination
- Mass-Casualty Preparedness
- Trauma Systems
- Clinical Leadership
- Hospital Readiness
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Emergency Treatment
- Survivor Rehabilitation
- Research Innovation
Closing Session
Closing Remarks & Breakthrough Award Announcement
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM Faculty:- Audrey Epstein Reny
- Ali Salim, MD
2023 Stepping Strong Breakthrough Award
Recipient: Nakul Raykar, MD, MPH The award recognized Dr. Raykar's innovative work involving civilian walking blood banks. The project focuses on exploring ways to improve access to blood during emergency and trauma care. This research direction is relevant to:- Trauma Hemorrhage
- Blood Product Availability
- Emergency Transfusion
- Prehospital Hemorrhage Response
- Mass-Casualty Care
- Trauma Resuscitation
- Translational Medical Innovation
Major Topics Covered
- Brigham and Women's Hospital Stepping Strong 2023
- 6th Annual Trauma Research and Innovation Symposium
- Trauma Research
- Trauma Innovation
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Critical Care
- Emergency Preparedness
- Mass-Casualty Response
- Disaster Medicine
- Trauma Resuscitation
- Hemorrhage Management
- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Emergency Medical Services
- Multidisciplinary Trauma Response
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Neurosurgical Innovation
- Limb Reconstruction
- Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Translational Research
- Injury Prevention
- Trauma Rehabilitation
- Functional Recovery
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Community Reintegration
- Public Health
- Research Collaboration
- Trauma Research Funding
- Civilian Walking Blood Banks
- Emergency Transfusion
- Trauma Systems Improvement
- Patient-Centered Recovery
Translational Trauma Research and Innovation
Translational research plays an important role in developing new approaches to trauma treatment and recovery. Traumatic injuries may involve multiple organ systems and require coordinated care from the point of injury through rehabilitation. The Stepping Strong research community supports scientific initiatives intended to improve trauma care through collaborative innovation. Important areas of related research include:- Biomedical Engineering
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Tissue Repair
- Regenerative Medicine
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Implementation
Plastic and Reconstructive Trauma Surgery
Severe injuries may result in extensive soft tissue loss, complex wounds, nerve damage, or significant functional impairment. Reconstructive surgery can play an important role in restoring form and function. Relevant clinical areas include:- Complex Extremity Trauma
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction
- Limb Salvage
- Microsurgical Reconstruction
- Traumatic Wound Management
- Surgical Recovery
- Functional Rehabilitation
Emergency Preparedness and Mass-Casualty Trauma
Emergency preparedness is an essential component of modern trauma systems. Large-scale incidents require coordination between emergency medical services, hospitals, surgical teams, and public health organizations. Important principles include:- Preparedness Planning
- Emergency Activation
- Triage
- Hemorrhage Control
- Hospital Readiness
- Resource Coordination
- Communication
- Multidisciplinary Leadership
- Clinical Continuity
- Post-Incident Evaluation
Limb Reconstruction and Functional Recovery
Traumatic limb injuries may cause significant long-term disability. Successful care often requires coordination between orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, and physical therapists. Important considerations include:- Limb Reconstruction
- Soft Tissue Healing
- Nerve Function
- Functional Recovery
- Rehabilitation
- Adaptive Strategies
- Patient Independence
- Long-Term Quality of Life
Trauma Research Funding and Clinical Translation
Research funding is important for advancing trauma science and developing new treatments. Innovative projects frequently require multidisciplinary collaboration, experimental evaluation, clinical research, and implementation planning. The symposium addresses the importance of:- Early-Stage Research
- Research Grants
- Scientific Collaboration
- Clinical Translation
- Evaluation of New Technologies
- Research Partnerships
- Public Health Engagement
- Funding Opportunities
- Long-Term Innovation
Civilian Walking Blood Banks and Trauma Hemorrhage
Traumatic hemorrhage remains a major challenge during severe injuries and mass-casualty incidents. The 2023 Stepping Strong Breakthrough Award recognized research exploring civilian walking blood banks. Relevant considerations include:- Emergency Blood Availability
- Hemorrhage Resuscitation
- Blood Donor Systems
- Trauma Transfusion
- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Mass-Casualty Preparedness
- Feasibility of New Care Models
- Clinical Research and Innovation
Injury Prevention and Public Health
Reducing the burden of traumatic injuries requires approaches extending beyond the clinical treatment of individual patients. Public health and community organizations contribute to trauma prevention, education, and emergency preparedness. Relevant areas include:- Injury Prevention Programs
- Public Health Partnerships
- Community Engagement
- Emergency Preparedness Education
- Research Collaboration
- Risk Reduction
- Trauma Awareness
- Policy and Healthcare Systems
Rehabilitation and Long-Term Trauma Recovery
Trauma survivors may experience persistent physical, neurological, psychological, and functional consequences. Rehabilitation and recovery are important components of comprehensive trauma care. Important considerations include:- Physical Rehabilitation
- Functional Assessment
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Neurological Recovery
- Mobility
- Adaptive Sports and Activities
- Psychological Support
- Community Reintegration
- Long-Term Patient Outcomes
Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Trauma Care
Trauma care frequently involves multiple healthcare specialties and organizations. The symposium highlights collaboration among:- Trauma Surgeons
- Emergency Physicians
- Orthopedic Surgeons
- Reconstructive Surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Rehabilitation Specialists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Researchers
- Public Health Professionals
- Emergency Preparedness Leaders
- Community Organizations
Course Leadership
Ali Salim, MD
Official Course Director- Co-Medical Director, Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
- Distinguished Chair in Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Chief, Division of Trauma, Burn, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery
- Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Official Faculty and Participants
Research and Innovation Panel
- Natalie Artzi, PhD — Moderator
- Indranil Sinha, MD
- Justin Brown, MD
- Shan Liu, MD
- Nakul Raykar, MD
Evolution of Trauma Care Panel
- Eric Goralnick, MD, MS — Moderator
- Sophia Dyer, MD
- Jonathan Gates, MD, MBA
- David Crandell, MD
- Matthew Carty, MD
Keynote
- Paul Biddinger, MD — Keynote Speaker
- Ali Salim, MD — Moderator
Opening and Closing Remarks
- Audrey Epstein Reny
- Ali Salim, MD
Continuing Medical Education
Mass General Brigham designated the original live educational activity for a maximum of:- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 3.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hours
- 3.00 Participation Credits
Important CME Notice
The educational credits described above apply only to eligible participants in the original Mass General Brigham activity who satisfied its participation and credit-claim requirements. Purchasing separately distributed educational files from MedicalAmboss does not provide:- Official Mass General Brigham CME Credits
- Nursing Education Credits
- Official Completion Certificates
- Conference Registration
- Live Attendance
- Publisher Streaming Access
- Official Hospital Accounts
- Publisher Memberships
- Publisher-Hosted Extras
Why This Course Is Relevant
The Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023 examines important developments in trauma medicine through the perspectives of experienced clinicians, scientists, and healthcare leaders. The program highlights how innovation in emergency medicine, surgical care, reconstructive techniques, rehabilitation, and research collaboration can contribute to improving outcomes for trauma survivors. Its educational value lies in connecting multiple stages of the trauma care continuum:- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness
- Prehospital Response
- Acute Trauma Treatment
- Surgical Management
- Reconstruction
- Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Recovery
- Clinical Research
- Healthcare System Improvement
Official Program Reference and MedicalAmboss Purchase Scope
Official Mass General Brigham Continuing Education Program: https://cpd.partners.org/node/66667 Brigham Bulletin – Symposium Highlights: https://bwhbulletin.org/2023/12/21/stepping-strong-symposium-highlights-inspiring-advancements-in-trauma-care/ These official references describe the original November 16, 2023 symposium, including the agenda, speakers, research themes, educational objectives, and accreditation. They do not establish the exact inventory of digital files available through separately distributed MedicalAmboss materials. MedicalAmboss File Scope: This listing describes the educational subject matter for reference. Provider registration, live attendance, streaming-platform access, CME or other credit, certificates, memberships, apps, accounts, and publisher-hosted extras are not included unless explicitly listed as store files.Short Description
<div style="border:2px solid #1677b8;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#f7fbfe;"> Brigham And Women’s Hospital 6th Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Annual Symposium 2023 provides a multidisciplinary educational review of trauma research, emergency preparedness, reconstructive surgery, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Held November 16, 2023, the symposium examines ten years of advancements in trauma care following the Boston Marathon bombing, featuring Stepping Strong research innovations, expert discussions on evolving trauma care, and a keynote on multidisciplinary emergency response.Topics
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