The University of Birmingham was awarded a $376,037 Project Grant from the Defense Health Agency under the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420) to conduct a study titled "REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT OF RETINAL PERFUSION AND BLOOD FLOW AS A SURROGATE MEASURE FOR CEREBRAL PERFUSION IN SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY". The grant, with a performance period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027, will enable the university to research the use of retinal perfusion and blood flow measurements as indicators of cerebral perfusion in patients with severe traumatic brain injuries. The University of Birmingham has extensive experience executing medical research projects for the Department of Defense, including prior work on mild traumatic brain injuries and heat exposure studies. The grant award represents the university's continued contributions to advancing military medical research through innovative investigative projects.
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