The IMPACT monthly Research Engagement Seminar brings together experts, clinicians, researchers and policy makers from around the world to explore the latest developments in post-collision care.
Each session offers an inclusive forum to share new research, discuss innovations, and exchange ideas that can improve survival recovery after road traffic collisions — with a focus on both high-income and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts.
Our aims
The seminars are designed to:
• Highlight cutting-edge research and its practical applications in different resource settings
• Encourage collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and regions
• Build a global community of professionals committed to improving post-collision care
Who can attend
Participation is open to everyone with an interest in post-collision research and trauma care. Presentations are designed to engage both experienced researchers and those new to the field.
Our speakers and content reflect diverse global perspectives, including insights from LMICs, where innovative, resource-adapted solutions are often developed and tested.
How to get involved
• All engagement events are free to attend
• Registration links are available alongside each event listing
• Past events are available to view on our YouTube Channel
Upcoming Dates & Details
17th October 2025 12pm BST Associate Professor Willem Stassen, University of Cape Town
Prof Stassen is an emergency care practitioner and academic, currently serving as the Programme Convenor for the Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cape Town’s Division of Emergency Medicine. He has extensive experience in critical care retrieval, operating across various transport modalities including ground, helicopter, and fixed-wing aircraft. Prof. Stassen’s research focuses on critical care retrieval and transport, telephonic triage and dispatch, ethics in emergency care, and the development of prehospital emergency care systems. He has contributed to defining Critical Care Retrieval Services within the South African context and has been involved in international collaborations aimed at enhancing out-of-hospital care accessibility.
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