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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between the Airlift Research Foundation and The Aircast Foundation?
The Airlift Research Foundation was created to expand and continue the legacy of The Aircast Foundation to promote excellence in clinical scientific research in orthopaedics. For the next three years, the available Aircast Foundation resources will be used to support the formation of the Airlift Research Foundation. After that time The Aircast Foundation will continue as an entity, but will not have resources available to continue its research grant program.
Will The Aircast Foundation continue to fund research grants?
In 2008, The Aircast Foundation will have one research grant cycle. After this time, the available resources of The Aircast Foundation will be used to support the formation of the Airlift Research Foundation, so that, while The Aircast Foundation will continue as a non-profit entity, it will no longer have the resources available to continue its research grant program after 2008.
What are the objectives of the Airlift Research Foundation?
The immediate objectives of the foundation are to 1) raise funds to support research that has immediate benefits for war survivors and future benefits for all orthopaedic trauma patients including research that addresses the protection of limbs, treatment of injuries in the field, rehabilitation and quality of life 2) raise public awareness to ensure that both the military and the public understand the enormous impact of extremity trauma, both in the field and at home.
How many war-related injuries involve extremities?
As more military troops return home, a growing number have sustained traumatic orthopaedic extremity injuries, including fractures and amputation—approximately 82 percent of all war injuries from Iraq and Afghanistan involve extremities.
What is the Foundation's relationship with other organizations with similar missions?
In order to expand much-needed research and champion awareness for extremity war trauma survivors, the Foundation plans to collaborate with organizations that have similar missions, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Extremity War Injury Project Team and the Orthopaedic Trauma Research Program (OTRP) housed within the US Army's Institute for Surgical Research.
When does the Foundation plan to start funding?
There will be one research grant cycle each year and the intent is to begin funding in mid to late 2009. Please check our website periodically as regular updates on the progress of the foundation’s research grant funding process and current Area of Research Emphasis will be posted as changes occur.
Who will the Foundation fund and what type of research will they fund?
The Foundation will fund young investigators, clinicians and clinician scientists in the field of orthopaedics. We will focus on advanced translational research including techniques of debridement, antibiotic treatment and infection control, management of open fractures, abnormal bone regrowth (heterotopic ossification), regenerative medicine treatments for segmental bone defects and limb regeneration, as well as the potential development of improved amputation techniques and outcomes. The Foundation will designate an Area of Research Emphasis each year, which will be published on their website. Preference will be given to research proposals received within this annual Area of Emphasis, however research grant proposals for other projects in other areas will also be considered during all research grant cycles.
How can I help/what can I do?
There are currently thousands of veterans and civilians needing immediate and ongoing treatment for traumatic orthopaedic injuries and amputation. They need your support now. Donate today or apply for research funding.