Trauma is tissue damage caused by mechanical force. It is the fifth leading cause of death globally and the first among 0–45-year-olds. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Report, trauma causes approximately 4.4 million annual deaths globally, accounting for nearly 8% of total global mortality[
1,
2]. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study reports 520 million global non-fatal injury cases in 2023, corresponding to 316 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost[
3]. Beyond physical injuries, the psychological sequelae of traumatic events is a major public health concern. For instance, nearly 3.9% of the global population has been affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[
4].
Trauma care involves multidisciplinary collaboration. The continuum of trauma care encompasses three critical phases: prehospital rapid assessment, in-hospital damage control with intensive care, and long-term rehabilitation for social reintegration. Each phase demands the in-depth integration of traumatology, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosciences, critical care medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. Moreover, trauma triggers complex pathophysiological processes, including hemorrhagic shock, inflammatory cascade, coagulopathy, and multi-organ injury. Thus, trauma care requires support from basic sciences like immunology, molecular biology, and bioengineering. Of particular note, recent advances in artificial intelligence, big data, and biomaterials are transforming trauma research into a more precise and intelligent discipline. 5G surgical robots break down geographical constraints, enabling remote emergency surgical interventions. Novel hemostatic materials and regenerative medicine technologies have revolutionized trauma repair. AI-powered intelligent platforms now provide comprehensive support for diagnosis, treatment, and management across the continuum of trauma care. These pioneering explorations and clinical practices urgently require a dedicated platform within the field of trauma to facilitate sharing and dissemination. While existing academic journals have achieved remarkable outcomes across subspecialty areas, the global trauma community still requires a specialized platform to integrate findings from basic research, clinical care, public health, and medical-engineering interdisciplinary studies, thereby meeting the evolving communication needs of this rapidly advancing discipline.
In response to demands of our time, Trauma Research is thus launched. As a peer-reviewed open access journal, Trauma Research is committed to transcending disciplinary boundaries. Our goal is to foster a dynamic forum for dialogue and collaboration among clinicians, scientists, educators, and policy makers. This journal focuses on cutting-edge exploration and translational application in the field of trauma; and seeks original research, reviews, and commentaries that integrate innovation with clinical implications. We are confident that Trauma Research will pool the wisdom of global peers in the trauma community, spurring three critical shifts in the field: from single-discipline to multidisciplinary integration, from experience-driven to evidence-based, and from traditional models to intelligent precision. We hereby extend a sincere invitation to researchers worldwide to join us in building a dynamic interdisciplinary community. Together, trauma research can be advanced to new heights of excellence.
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