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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...
The 2025 ABA Annual Meeting brought together the burn care community to celebrate innovation, leadership, and service from April 8 – 11 in Phoenix, AZ. Throughout the week, the ABA proudly presented its most prestigious awards to individuals whose lifelong dedication has shaped and advanced burn care.
CHICAGO (March 27, 2025) –The American Burn Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Empathy Museum, is proud to announce the return of its interactive exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes: Compassion for Burn Survivors and Caregivers, at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting.
CHICAGO (March 26, 2025)— The American Burn Association (ABA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will be held from April 8 to 11 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event will bring together...
The 2025 American Burn Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Phoenix was a remarkable gathering of over 2,200 burn care professionals worldwide. With a 5% increase in attendance compared to last year, the event showcased the latest advancements in burn care, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and celebrated the burn care community’s...
National Burn Awareness Week (NBAW) 2025 was an incredible success, thanks to the dedication of the burn care community, member burn centers, and the tireless efforts of the ABA Burn Prevention Committee. From record-breaking social media engagement to outstanding media coverage and the launch of exciting new initiatives, this...