New Trauma Center Director

Originally Released: August 3, 2000
Contact: Jennifer McGinley, mcginley@som.umaryland.edu, 410-706-1521
Ellen Beth Levitt, eblevitt@umm.edu, 410-328-8919

NEW DIRECTOR NAMED FOR NATIONAL STUDY CENTER FOR TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Colin F. Mackenzie, M.D., has been named director of the Charles "McC." Mathias, Jr., National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems by Donald E. Wilson, M.D., M.A.C.P., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Mackenize, who has served as interim chair of the National Study Center since 1996, is also professor and vice chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and director of Anesthesiology at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

"I am pleased to appoint Dr. Mackenzie to this important position," said Dr. Wilson. "Not only does he have the experience and necessary skills, but his drive for excellence matches the mission of the National Study Center, which is to continuously improve the understanding of trauma and the delivery of lifesaving care."

The National Study Center is the primary research center for the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and is involved in a variety of research projects, including:

Crash Reconstruction for motor vehicle-related injuries: improving crash survival rates by analyzing vehicle protection systems and the injuries sustained by drivers and passengers
Substance Abuse Treatment for Trauma Victims -- to reduce problem drinking and repeat injury among Shock Trauma patients using personalized motivational counseling at the bedside, followed by personalized motivational counseling.
Telemedicine -- building on established audio/video links between Shock Trauma doctors and patients, community doctors and EMS providers to enable faster treatment for stroke, trauma and other emergency patients
Pedestrian Safety -- Establishing new safety measures to curb pedestrian injuries, such as a new Pedestrian Safety Campaign

The National Study Center was established by Congress in 1986 and named for former U.S. Senator Charles "McC." Mathias, Jr., in honor of his support of Maryland's trauma care system. The Center investigates the causes and treatment of traumatic injuries.

The National Study Center Center is staffed by nationally known epidemiologists, physicians, statisticians, and database coordinators. These professionals work in teams to develop and conduct research, as well as provide analysis and publication of the results. The research teams also collaborate with government agencies, professional associations, university affiliates, and private enterprises on projects designed to increase understanding and improve trauma care.

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