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01/22/2026

⏰ Reminder: Wound Shark Competition Entry Deadline Approaching

The deadline to submit your entry for the Wound Shark Competition is February 9!

WoundShark highlights groundbreaking science and new product innovations in advanced wound care, providing innovators with the opportunity to present their work onsite to a panel of expert judges.
Selected participants will deliver a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation, followed by Q&A. Innovations are evaluated based on:
Novelty and development stage
Clinical unmet need
Market potential, pricing, and reimbursement strategy
Competitive landscape and differentiation
Investment potential and scalability

The top innovation will receive the WoundShark Trophy and a cash prize.
This event is open to WHS members only. Applicants must be WHS members to be considered.

🔔 Submit your entry before February 9
🔗 Learn more and submit: https://woundheal.org/forms/2026/woundshark.cgi

01/20/2026

🎥 New Awardee Highlight Interview

In this WHS Awardee Highlight, 2025 Mid-Career Award winner Swathi Balaji shares reflections on her career path, research focus, and the questions that continue to drive her work in wound healing.

Join us to watch Dr. Balaji discuss scientific curiosity, mentorship, and how the field of wound-healing research is evolving. The interview offers a thoughtful look at the experiences and perspectives shaping today’s research landscape, making it valuable for clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry partners alike.

▶️ Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW9DA0nkDLQ

01/15/2026

Whether you are new to wound care or looking to strengthen your clinical expertise, this free educational webinar is designed for healthcare professionals and engaged learners alike!

Join Lisa Gould and Foy White-Chu, two nationally recognized leaders in wound care, as they translate complex clinical concepts into clear, actionable guidance you can apply in real-world settings.

February 17 | 6:00 PM ET
Free | Open to healthcare professionals and the general public

Register now to reserve your spot and be part of a collaborative learning experience dedicated to advancing wound care through shared knowledge.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z3-_SKztTPGBqHtkvyxlVg #/registration

01/12/2026

WHS Members: Register for the Annual Meeting NOW and save $320!

April 8-11, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

WHS Members: lock in your spot at THE wound healing event of the year. This is where breakthrough research gets unveiled, clinical practice gets transformed, and the future of wound healing takes shape.

Don't miss four days of cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration with the leaders shaping our field.

Not a member yet? Join today and you'll still save over $100 on registration, even after membership dues.

Register by January 16 to receive this rate!

👉 woundheal.org/meeting

01/08/2026

Know someone whose life's work has transformed wound healing? It's time to honor them.

The WHS Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates the researchers, clinicians, and advocates who've shaped our field through leadership, groundbreaking discoveries, and dedication to advancing wound care.
This is your chance to recognize a colleague whose impact deserves to be celebrated.

WHS members can nominate someone who has:
✨ Demonstrated leadership in wound healing organizations
✨ Published research that changed the field
✨ Made significant contributions to science or practice
✨ Inspired the next generation of wound healing professionals

Nomination requires a letter of support, 2-3 additional letters from WHS members, and the nominee's CV. Self-nominations aren't accepted.

The recipient will be honored at our Annual Meeting with an award presentation and invited to share their scientific work with the community.

Don't let their legacy go unrecognized. Submit your nomination and help us celebrate excellence in wound healing.

DEADLINE: January 12
Submit your nomination at: https://woundheal.org/forms/2026/Lifetime.cgi

01/07/2026

🚨 DEADLINE: JANUARY 16

Earn the distinction of WHS Fellow, a professional recognition that honors your contributions to wound healing.

The WHS Fellowship Program recognizes members at every career stage who've made an impact through research, clinical practice, education, or advocacy. It's validation from your peers that your work matters.

-Associate Fellow (early-career): Self-nominate if you've been a member 5+ years with WHS service -Fellow (mid/late-career): Self-nominate or nominate a colleague making significant contributions to wound healing

This isn't just a title. It's a mark of excellence that sets you apart in the wound healing community.

Applications close January 16.

Apply or nominate today: https://woundheal.org/fellowships/

01/02/2026

How familiar are you with chronic pelvic wounds?

For many patients, these stage 4 pelvic pressure injuries are not a short-term problem. They can remain open for years, sometimes for the rest of a patient’s life. Care is resource-intensive, requires a full team at every visit, and becomes even more complex when exposed bone and suspected osteomyelitis are involved.

Yet chronic pelvic wound volumes are still poorly defined in the literature. We do not have a clear picture of how many patients are affected, which risk factors matter most, or which interventions change long-term outcomes.

In our recent WHS webinar, “Chronic Pelvic Wounds and Osteomyelitis,” Drs. Christina Migel and Lisa Gold walk through real-world data, a multidisciplinary care algorithm, and the research questions that urgently need answers.

If you care for patients with complex pelvic pressure injuries or study osteomyelitis, this session is worth your time!

🔗 Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZW8tMxgXGg

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12/31/2025

2025 was a landmark year for wound healing science, and WHS members led the way! From molecular mechanisms to clinical prediction tools, our community advanced the field across every scale: standardized reporting frameworks, breakthrough therapeutic targets, accessible bioinformatics, and medical education reform. This is what happens when rigorous science meets collaborative momentum.

Swipe through for a high-level research roundup and a snapshot of how WHS members are accelerating progress from bench to bedside.

🎉 With this momentum in place, the wound healing community is poised for another strong year in 2026!

#2025

Links to these articles:
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11621255/
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12178626/
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12054058/
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12359077/
➡️ https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(25)02434-0/abstract
➡️ https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(25)03499-2/fulltext
➡️ https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/abstract/2019/02000/implementing_a_chronic_wound_care_workshop_for.6.aspx
➡️ https://app.jove.com/t/67266/using-r-seurat-cellchat-to-analyze-single-cell-transcriptomics
➡️ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01479-5
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11852160/
➡️ https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/10/4884
➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11736898/
➡️ https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/molecular-therapy/fulltext/S1525-0016(25)00044-9

12/23/2025

🎉 Wishing our wound healing community a restorative and meaningful holiday season!

As we look back on a year of scientific progress, clinical innovation, and shared learning, we are grateful for the clinicians, researchers, students, and partners who continue to move the field forward.

Thank you for the work you do, the patients you support, and the discoveries you pursue.

☃️ WHS wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the new year.

12/16/2025

2026 Opportunities to Plan For

As we look ahead to the start of 2026, several WHS programs are now open for applications. These opportunities help support the science, mentorship, and innovation that move wound healing forward.

Here are the upcoming deadlines to keep in mind:
• Lifetime Achievement Award closes January 12
• Fellowship Program closes January 16
• Research Grant applications close February 15
• Wound Shark Competition and Lunch sign up closes February 19

If you or a colleague are considering applying, this is a great time to begin preparing materials! Each of these programs reflects our shared commitment to improving outcomes and supporting the next generation of leaders in wound healing.

12/08/2025

When pelvic wounds don't respond to standard treatment and osteomyelitis complicates the picture, what should you do next?

Join us online, December 10 at 6pm ET for a free webinar on Chronic Pelvic Wounds and Osteomyelitis, one of wound care's most challenging clinical presentations.

Christina Megal, DNP and Lisa Gould, MD, PhD, will share evidence-based insights on:
→ Accurate diagnosis when bone involvement is suspected
→ Treatment protocols for pelvic wounds with osteomyelitis
→ Clinical decision-making for complex cases
→ Multidisciplinary management strategies

Whether you're encountering these wounds regularly or preparing for difficult cases, this webinar provides the practical knowledge you need.

Anyone is welcome to attend! Register at: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02nyjp0

Not a WHS member? Join today for access to our full educational programming: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02nCwY0

12/04/2025

We're looking forward to the holidays here at WHS! Before you take off, mark your December calendar for two opportunities to engage with us this month.

📅 December 2 | Giving Tuesday Support the next generation of wound healing researchers. Donations to the WHS Education Fund power grants, fellowships, and career development programs. → Give at: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02kGCy0

📅 December 10 | Webinar Chronic Pelvic Wounds and Osteomyelitis
Listen to expert insights from Christina Megal and Lisa Gould on diagnosis, treatment protocols, and clinical decision-making for one of wound care's most complex challenges. → Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02kH700

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