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The Wound Healing Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving wound healing world-wide. These guidelines are freely available to anyone.

The inability of wounds, scars and adhesions to heal normally is a major health problem in the United States as well as globally. As the population ages, the magnitude of chronic wound problems will increase. The Foundation raises public awareness, understanding and funds to support research for wound healing problems in collaboration and coordination with the Society. The Wound Healing Foundation

is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors composed of leaders in academia, private practice and industry devoted to wound healing problems and by people affected by problems associated with wounds and scarring. The Foundation funded the creation of wound healing guidelines for acute wounds, chronic wounds and prevention of wounds by best practices and evidence. The Foundation presents yearly research fellowship awards to outstanding scientists and is positioned to expand its research program through additional small grants and young investigator awards. Although chronic wounds affect approximately 6.5 million people in the United States, relatively few clinicians and researchers focus specifically on wound healing. There is great need for creating awards for the career development of young investigators so they may reach a point where they can obtain independent funding. Future plans for specific career development activities geared to WHS members are underway. Patients and caregivers do not always have access to wound healing specialists. The Foundation in conjunction with the Society are drafting user friendly information. Successful wound care is a team effort and the patients and their families have a major role in healing their wound. The partnership between the Wound Healing Foundation and the Wound Healing Society is an ongoing cooperative venture for developing society resources to accomplish a vital educational and charitable mission: to advance the science and practice of wound healing in the United States and throughout the world. Through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations, the Foundation is committed to innovation and excellence as the expanding needs unfold in the 21st century.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Recipient

Lauren Nosanov, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine

To Learn more about Lauren Nosanov and the Annual WHF-Urgo NA Martin Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant: https://conta.cc/4h0CqkP

08/06/2026

REMINDER FREE ACCESS - Management of Infected Wounds: Expert Panel Consensus Statement

07/28/2026

This program will fund three $2,000 preceptorship grants to support a fellow, researcher, resident, nurse, therapist, or student committed to making a career in wound healing by visiting a nationally recognized wound care center outside of applicant's wound community.

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Email from Wound Healing Foundation This program will fund three $2,000 preceptorship grants to support a fellow, researcher, resident, nurse, therapist, or student committed to making a career

07/23/2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development for Nonhealing Chronic Wounds. The hybrid public meeting will be held both online and in-person at FDA’s campus in Silver Spring, Maryland on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-public-meeting-fda-led-patient-focused-drug-development-meeting-nonhealing-chronic-wounds

07/15/2026

New Mission Statement

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Email from Wound Healing Foundation Donate Now Our Programs Earlier this year, the Wound Healing Foundation Board of Directors updated their mission statement. Our updated statement is: Watch the

07/09/2026

A Note from the Wound Healing Foundation’s Outgoing Chair Margaret Halstead

To the Wound Community:

It is with deep gratitude and excitement that I reflect on the numerous accomplishments of the past year as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Wound Healing Foundation. The dedication and involvement of the Board of Directors is unsurpassed. The entire Board is committed to pursuing the Foundation’s mission of awareness and education while continuing our efforts to publish and fund research. More importantly, the tireless work is building on a solid foundation that will enhance the bold legacy of the WHF and its impact on the wound community.

I am thankful to the Board of Directors who volunteer, step up, and fill in when changes happen. This teamwork with a unified purpose allows the Foundation to move forward without missing a beat. I am confident that in 2026, when I turn over the reins to Sissi Miao, she will take the WHF to greater heights and achievements.

We are proud of making progress in our journey to serve the broader wound healing community. During this past year we’ve:

- The Management of Infected Wounds Consensus Document is undergoing the peer review process to continue professional education efforts
- Hosted Dr. Anish Konkar from Astra-Zeneca as the 14th annual Hunt Lecturer at the Diabetic Limb Salvage with Wound Healing Foundation Meeting. His research topic of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon biology and its effect on obesity and wound healing was fascinating.
- We awarded ~ $51k for research to further wound healing science
- We supported a no-cost wound healing clinic for better patient care for underserved patients
- Increased our social media presence

Our accomplishments are laying a foundational groundwork for this coming year's mission goals. We plan to continue empowering the wound healing community and enhancing the lives of those it serves. It has been an honor to lead the WHF. - Margaret

07/03/2026

Happy Semiquincentennial America!

We hope you have a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday!

06/25/2026

Treatment of Infected Wounds: Expert Panel Consensus Statement

The Wound Healing Foundation is pleased to announce the Infected Wound Treatment Consensus document is now available as an open access publication on the website of the journal Advances in Wound Care.

Read More Here: https://conta.cc/4vQwn6A

06/17/2026

Do not miss these calls for proposals and nominations. Each award is an amazing opportunity to advance your career. Visit us on our website at https://lnkd.in/edSbRMAQ or follow us on social media for more information

More information: https://conta.cc/4uVIMpS

06/02/2026

DLS/WHF 2026 Experience by Sophie Bilik, MS
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
MD/MBA Candidate | Class of 2028

"Attending the 2026 Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference and WHF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC as a recipient of the WHF with Integra Foundation Preceptorship Award was an incredibly rewarding experience.

I was honored to be selected as one of four preceptorship award recipients and grateful for the opportunity to attend a meeting that brought together clinicians, researchers, and trainees dedicated to advancing wound healing science and patient care."

Read More Here: https://conta.cc/4wANt9T

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