Robach Announces New Center To Help Plan And Prepare For Mass Casualty Events Throughout Upstate New York

The Consortium will provide an umbrella framework to coordinate research, education and patient care efforts as it relates to mass casualty planning and response among the four institutions. In addition, members will conduct research in diagnosis and treatment of terrorism-related illness and injury, with an emphasis on using technology to streamline and triage care for hundreds of patients who could be simultaneously injured during mass casualty events.

“By marshalling the rich educational, clinical and research resources found only at academic health centers, we are streamlining our ability to efficiently develop processes and systems to better respond to disasters,” said Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer of the Medical Center. “I am thankful to Senator Robach for his vision and determination to provide the funding vital to make this Consortium a meaningful and effective organization.”

Senator Joe Robach. “This funding will better protect New Yorkers from the threat against terrorism by improving clinical care, enhancing the medical response to mass casualty incidents and addressing the gaps in the training and education of front line healthcare professionals.