Welcome to the US Shock Society!

The mission of the Shock Society is to improve the care of victims of trauma, shock, and sepsis through:

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Promoting clinically relevant research into the basic biology of trauma, shock, and sepsis

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Providing a multidisciplinary forum to integrate and disseminate new knowledge

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Mentoring the next generation of investigators in the field

SAVE THE DATE
2027 Annual Conference

50th Annual Shock Society Conference Anniversary

Save the Date for the 50th Annual Shock Society Conference Anniversary taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

More information is coming soon!

2026 Annual Conference Recap

49th Annual Conference on Shock

May 31 – June 3, 2026 • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Las Vegas for this year's conference, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mervyn Singer of University College London.

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Biological and Biomedical Science Societies Launch BioCore

FASEB | SSR | SEBM | SHOCK Society

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the Society of the Study of Reproduction (SSR), the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (SEBM), and SHOCK Society have launched BioCore: A Society Publishing Consortium, a new collaborative initiative to protect research integrity, strengthen society-led publishing, and reinvest revenue in the scientific community. By working together, member societies can:

Strengthen resilience Improve financial performance by sharing staff, resources, and expertise.
Preserve trust & quality Uphold a shared commitment to research integrity across societies.
Reinvest in science Direct publishing revenue toward conferences, fellowships, and education.
Amplify collective impact Keep societies' voices strong in global publishing and policy discussions.

The Benefits of Membership

Shock members are part of a premier society of medical professionals advancing the science of Trauma, Shock, and Sepsis.

Multidisciplinary networking with leading investigators & clinicians
Subscription to the Journal, SHOCK, and society newsletters
Meeting discounts and eligibility for a robust awards program
Mentoring opportunities
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About the Journal, SHOCK

SHOCK®: Injury, Inflammation, and Sepsis publishes multidisciplinary studies — from basic biology to clinical care — on the mechanisms and novel therapeutics of shock-related conditions.

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