Wound Healing Society, 500 Cummings Center, Suite 4400, Beverly, MA (2026)

02/19/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching — March 13, 2026

If you've been thinking about applying for the WHS Early-Career or Mid-Career Faculty Award, now's the time to make it happen.

Both awards offer travel support and a chance to share your work at a scientific conference! We believe the field grows stronger when emerging voices get the stage.

🔹 Early-Career Faculty Award: for Assistant Professors in their first 5 years
🔹 Mid-Career Faculty Award: for Associate Professors in their first 10 years

Don't let the deadline sneak up on you. Apply at https://woundheal.org/Awards/

02/18/2026

We’re excited to announce that Manuela Martins-Green, PhD, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Wound Healing Society Lifetime Achievement Award!

Dr. Martins-Green’s pioneering work has shaped the modern understanding of wound repair, from foundational discoveries in chemokine biology to the development of the first reproducible translational murine model of chronic wounds. Her research has influenced decades of scientific progress and clinical translation in wound care.

Beyond her scientific contributions, she has served the Wound Healing Society with exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication for more than 30 years.

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Martins-Green on this extraordinary and well-deserved recognition. She will be honored at the 2026 WHS Annual Scientific Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

02/16/2026

🚨 Last call to secure your spot in Wounds 101!

Whether you're a clinician stepping into wound care or a seasoned researcher ready to refresh your fundamentals, this comprehensive overview delivers exactly what you need.

Drs. White-Chu and Gould, both practicing clinicians and recognized wound healing educators, will guide you through:
✓ The most common chronic wound types and their characteristics
✓ A systematic, evidence-based approach to wound treatment selection
✓ Best practices for accurate infection diagnosis
✓ Myth-busting insights that separate fact from fiction in wound care

This isn't just another webinar, it's your foundation for confident, research-driven wound care practice. Perfect for researchers, industry partners, and clinicians who want to build their expertise on solid scientific ground.

Ready to strengthen your wound care fundamentals with authoritative, actionable knowledge? 📚💪
Register at https://linktr.ee/WoundHealingSociety

01/27/2026

The Wound Healing Society is now accepting applications for the WHS Research Grant, an opportunity designed to support junior investigators advancing wound healing science.

This grant is open to WHS members who:
Are within their first five years of a faculty position
Meet NIH new investigator criteria (no other large grants)
Are seeking early funding to support independent research

Applications follow an NIH-style format and include specific page limits for aims, background, and research strategy.

🗓 Application deadline: February 15
🔗 Apply here: https://woundheal.org/forms/2026/grant.cgi

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

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