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JBCR: Advancing Burn Care Through Science

The Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR) is the only U.S. journal dedicated to burn prevention, treatment, and recovery. Discover peer-reviewed research, clinical techniques, and innovations shaping the future of burn care.

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Latest IssueClinical Practice Guidelines

Why JBCR Matters

JBCR is where burn specialists turn for trusted research, real-world applications, and fresh insight into a constantly evolving field. 

Why read it: 

  • JBCR is a leading peer-reviewed journal solely focused on advancing burn care research 

  • Features original studies and expert reviews from leading voices in the global burn community 

  • Offers interdisciplinary insights across the entire spectrum of care, from initial injury to long-term rehabilitation 

  • Serves as a trusted reference for clinicians, researchers, therapists, and health system decision-makers 

  • Delivers clinically relevant, evidence-based content designed to inform and improve real-world practice 

JBCR Virtual Collections

Explore curated collections of recent JBCR articles organized by key topics in burn care.

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Become part of the community moving burn care forward—through science, collaboration, and access to the only journal built for this field. 

The Journal of Burn Care & Research is how I stay on top of the evolving world of burn care. There are many corners of the burn world that impact patient care - basic science, nursing, rehab, psychology, and on and on. JBCR is one portal that lets me stay in touch with all these worlds. 

Josh Carson, MD, FABA
Burn Surgeon and ABA Member

Meet JBCR's Editorial Board

Led by Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey W. Shupp, MD, FACS, FABA (Washington, DC)—JBCR’s board comprises respected experts from surgery, rehabilitation, dermatology, and more, ensuring rigorous peer review and burn-focused clinical relevance.  


Meet the Board