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Dear ABA Members,
As we enter the fall season, the American Burn Association is stepping into an exciting new chapter. Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, anchored in the pillars of Education, Quality, Research, Prevention, and Governance & Leadership, is taking shape. Each of you plays a vital role, and...
This summer, news from Virginia underscored why burn care expertise remains vital in so many unexpected circumstances. A local city councilman sustained life-threatening burns in an unthinkable act of violence, reminding us that severe burns can arise from accidents, disasters, or intentional harm. In those first moments, a bystander’s...
Dear ABA Members,
Welcome to the launch of my monthly update. As I mark my fifth month as CEO of the ABA, I am amazed at how quickly the time has passed. I continue to be inspired by the passion, resilience, and innovation across our burn care community....
Earlier this month, a 17-year-old visitor to Yellowstone National Park suffered significant burns when his foot broke through a thin crust near the Lone Star Geyser, exposing him to scalding thermal water. The teenager sustained serious injuries to his foot and ankle and was hospitalized. This marks the first...
In burn care, knowledge drives progress, inspires innovation, and transforms patient outcomes. At the heart of this advancement stands the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR), the official journal of the American Burn Association (ABA).
More than a publication, JBCR is a trusted resource for the...
The American Burn Association (ABA) acknowledges the permanent closure of the Nathan Speare Regional Burn Treatment Center, effective May 2, 2025, as part of the broader shutdown of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pennsylvania. [Read news coverage here. View Crozer’s Letter to Patients here.]
The...
Members of the burn care and research community interested in federal funding opportunities should plan to attend an upcoming webinar from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The session, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to Noon CT, will outline newly released FY25 funding announcements, including...
Dear ABA members,
On behalf of the American Burn Association, I want to bring a critical and concerning development to your immediate attention: the proposed elimination of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Over the past several days, multiple reports have...
As Congress begins work on the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget, the American Burn Association (ABA) is encouraging lawmakers to increase funding for the Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) to $12 million—a $2 million increase over last year’s request.
This program plays a vital role in advancing treatment...
The recent American Burn Association (ABA) Annual Meeting formally introduced the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Burn Association (FABA). This designation encourages excellence, clarifies the referral process, and creates a publicly available benchmark to reference physicians specializing in burn surgery.
During the ceremony, the newest Fellows received...