Includes The Damian McMahon Trauma Research Paper Prize The Free Papers session provides a platform for emerging and established researchers to showcase cutting-edge work in trauma surgery and related disciplines. It is the scientific heart of the Trauma Section program, encouraging rigorous scholarship, fostering debate, and highlighting the next generation of trauma leaders. The session incorporates the Damian McMahon Prize, the session both honours the legacy of a foundational trauma surgeon and inspires excellence in research and clinical practice.