BTG research in blast injury has focused on elucidating three independent mechanisms of blast-induced TBI (direct blast wave penetration of cranium, reaching cranium via thoracic cavity, and acceleration-induced TBI).

We have found considerable support for a thoracic mechanism in research related to blast injury, behind armor blunt trauma, and ballistic pressure wave research.

Future work will focus on improved laboratory models for the experimental study of blast injury and the development, selection, and testing of more effective body armor to reduce blast wave penetration into the head and thoracic cavity.