Kristina is a former burns and plastic surgery nurse specialist with burns critical care background over 23 years.

Monday, March 9, marked the start of the practical training activities of the Master’s program in Tactical Medicine affiliated with the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Pavia, developed in collaboration with the Military Corps of the Sovereign Order of Malta.

The latest instalment of the Imperial Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Talk series, held this March at the historic Brian Drewe Lecture Theatre in London, marked a significant moment for the counter-terrorism medicine community.

Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is proud to announce its role as an official sponsor of the Romanian National Congress of Emergency and Disaster Medicine with International Participation · 3rd Edition. The event will take place on June 3-6 in Târgu Mureș, Romania.

This February, Estran Hospital Centre in France became a focal point for security and medical professionals, playing host to a large-scale counter-terrorism exercise.

Researchers at Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) have developed the WildOR Kit, a portable, phone-book-sized surgical system designed for use in extreme environments where traditional medical evacuation is impossible.

AI and machine learning (ML) can be used to improve medical triage during the "golden hour" of combat casualty care.

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed ‘skin in a syringe’, using a patient’s own cells to create a functional dermis. This new technology could change how severe burns are treated.

Scientists at the National Defence Medical College in Tokorozawa, Japan, have announced a groundbreaking development in medical science: the successful creation of artificial blood compatible with all blood types.

With the increasing number of complex threats, from pandemics to acts of terrorism, the need for robust medical intelligence has emerged and should be viewed as a stand-alone discipline and area of search.

GPS jamming could significantly impact SAR in Europe. The strategic landscape in Europe is evolving, characterised by a rise in hybrid electronic warfare.

The recent car bomb attack at a fertility clinic in California, while still under investigation for its full motivations, casts a chilling spotlight on an evolving and increasingly complex threat: the emergence of new forms of domestic terrorism.

Philanthropic contributions support CTM-E`s ability to address the most complex and challenging issues involving medical threats.

The threat of terrorism remains a significant concern for all European nations. Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is dedicated to strengthening Europe's preparedness and response by advancing research and development. Part of CTM-E's strategy is enhancing Portugal's counter-terrorism medicine awareness.

The imperative of preparedness in overlapping crises

The events of April 28th, 2025, when a major power outage plunged significant portions of Spain and Portugal into darkness, serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities of modern infrastructure and the potential for cascading crises. Even though this kind of event has become the norm in Ukraine, where Russian ballistic missiles and drones have targeted on multiple occasions critical infrastructure like hospitals and power grids, such events are not a common occurrence in Western Europe.

New types of injuries caused by FPV drones are emerging from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The brutal realities of modern conflict, exemplified by the war in Ukraine, have forced a reassessment of emergency response protocols. The deliberate targeting of first responders, primarily through the insidious tactic of "double-tap" attacks, has brought the question of armoured ambulances to the forefront of discussion in Europe. But are these vehicles a necessary shield or a costly precaution?