3rd Annual University of Chicago Neurotrauma Symposium: Penetrating Brain Injury – Exploring Practice Changes, Persistent Gaps, and Advancing Research Collaborations

3rd Annual University of Chicago Neurotrauma Symposium: Penetrating Brain Injury – Exploring Practice Changes, Persistent Gaps, and Advancing Research Collaborations is organized by The University of Chicago - Center for Continuing Medical Education and will be held on Sep 26, 2025 at David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
Don't miss this symposium, where cutting-edge science meets practical application to change the management of penetrating brain injuries (PBI). This dynamic event will immerse you in the latest clinical guidelines, spotlight urgent knowledge gaps, and tackle practice challenges head-on. Gain actionable insights to elevate patient care, shape research priorities, and drive impactful, patient-centered improvements. Through engaging discussions on clinical priorities, groundbreaking research methodologies, and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, this symposium will empower you to be at the forefront of trauma management innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the way in transforming outcomes for patients with firearm-inflicted brain injuries.

Objectives:

• Recall the most recent guidelines for the management of PBI;
• Identify key knowledge gaps in FIBI and avenues for further research;
• Outline a multidisciplinary approach to acute resuscitation and management of FIBI, integrating insights from diverse medical specialties;
• Describe how collaboration can be used to improve research into PBI and FIBI treatment;
• Appraise acute neurosurgical and neurocritical care interventions to optimize outcomes for FIBI patients, incorporating evidence-based practices;
• Evaluate various research methodologies for investigating FIBI, addressing the unique challenges of this injury type.