The Trauma Burn Center was originally founded in 1959 as the University of Michigan Burn Center, one of the first such centers in the United States. It developed an international reputation for patient care and rehabilitation. In 1986, the new University Hospital opened, one of the largest health care facilities in the United States, with one million square feet and 550 beds. The Trauma Burn Center emerged into a Level 1 Trauma Center with helicopter and fixed wing aircraft transportation capabilities, and dedicated Survival Flight crew. Patients receive care from a team of specialized medical professionals, from admission through rehabilitation. The University of Michigan's surgery and rehabilitation programs rank among the top in the country. Patients benefit from the centralized care, with operation rooms adjacent to the Trauma Burn Intensive Care Unit, and an on site skin bank.

The research facilities include a molecular biology core and a gene therapy center, in addition to the extensive microbiological and physiology labs. Investigations range from liquid ventilation in ECMO patients to gene therapy to induce "autoimmune" tumor suppression. The Trauma Burn Division, in addition to participating in the CIREN crash investigation project, has a strong clinical and molecular research focus.

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