EAST news | 2017 Issue 2 4 The submission deadline is July 1, 2017 for abstracts for the 31st EAST Annual Scientific Assembly. Submit yours today. Notifications of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent to the corresponding author via email in August, 2017. Visit EAST.org to review the Rules and Eligibility requirements and submit using the online system. LAST CALL for Abstracts THERE ARE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT! EAST Multicenter Trials The main goal of the EAST Multicenter Trials program is to facilitate the design and execution of multicenter prospective or retrospective research studies. In this capacity the EAST Multicenter Trials Program enables researchers to collaborate with other centers. For additional information regarding EAST Multicenter Trials and to see the list of EAST’s “Current Approved Studies” please click here. Highlighted MCT: Interested in participating? Drs. Mark J. Seamon and Jennifer Leonard of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are conducting the EAST approved MCT study titled Multicenter Prospective Observational Trial of Temporary Intravascular Shunts for Trauma. The primary study objective is to determine the effect of temporary intravascular shunt dwell time on shunt-related outcomes after arterial injuries. They also aim to determine the impact that shunt size, shunt location, hemodynamics, use of systemic anticoagulation, management of venous injuries, and the use of fasciotomies have on shunt related outcomes. Additional details regarding the study can be found here, to complete a Center Sign-Up form to participate in the study, please click here. By Jose L. Pascual, MD, PhD, FACS, EAST Multicenter Trials Committee Chair