The Center for Injury Research (CfIR) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, CA, dedicated to scientific research aimed at preventing death and reducing injury. Since 2001, CfIR has been engaged in crashworthiness and biomechanical engineering research, with a focus on developing countermeasures and enhancing occupant protection in various environments, including automotive, commercial aerospace, and military sectors.
Under the leadership of President Jacqueline G. Paver, Ph.D., and with the expertise of board members such as Keith Friedman, a renowned figure in the field since 1973, CfIR conducts physical and virtual testing of small and pregnant aircrew for the Air Force, while also achieving significant successes in HALO rollover countermeasures. With a comprehensive library, YouTube channel, and outreach resources, CfIR is committed to advancing the understanding of crashworthiness, biomechanical engineering, and occupant protection.
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