ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF WOUND HEALING

Wound Healing Society

The Wound Healing Society connects clinicians, researchers, and wound care specialists to improve patient outcomes through science, education, and community.

COMING UP · 2026 ANNUAL MEETING

SAWC Spring | WHS Annual Meeting

Charlotte, NC April 8–11, 2026

For more than three decades, WHS has brought together the researchers and clinicians advancing wound healing science from the bench to the bedside.

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Members Across Disciplines

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Articles in issues of Wound Repair and Regeneration Published

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SAWC-WHS Annual Meeting Attendees

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Years of Wound Healing Research

Who We Serve

WHS Is Where Wound Healing Researchers and Clinicians Connect

From fundamental discovery to clinical practice, WHS supports the people advancing wound healing at every level.

FOR CLINICIANS

Clinical Resources Grounded in Wound Healing Research

The Wound Healing Society provides clinicians with evidence-based guidelines developed by leading wound care researchers.

For Researchers

Grants, Journals, and a Community Built for Wound Healing Science

WHS supports wound healing researchers with funding, publishing opportunities, and a scientific community that takes your work seriously.

FOR EVERYONE

Join the Scientific Home for Wound Healing

WHS membership connects researchers and clinicians advancing wound healing science across basic, translational, and clinical practice.

Registration Open

2027 SAWC Spring | WHS Annual Meeting

Every year, wound healing researchers, clinicians, and scientists gather to share discoveries that change how wounds are treated.

Dates

April 28–May 2, 2027

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Credits

CME / CE Available

Latest From WHS

Research, News & Education

Research Spotlight

New Evidence on Biofilm Management in Chronic Wound Treatment

Emerging research from WHS members is reshaping how clinicians approach biofilm disruption in hard-to-heal wounds — with implications for diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers alike.

PUBLICATION

Wound Repair & Regeneration

Emerging research from WHS members is reshaping how clinicians approach biofilm disruption in hard-to-heal wounds — with implications for diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers alike.

WEBINAR

Wounds 101: Foundations of Wound Care Practice

Drs. White-Chu and Gould, expert clinicians and educators, present an evidence-based overview of chronic wound types, treatment selection, infection diagnosis, and common myths in wound care.

Guideline

Updated Diabetic Foot Ulcer Clinical Guidelines

WHS-published guidelines provide evidence-based protocols for DFU prevention, assessment, and treatment for clinical practice.

Recognition & Funding

Awards & Grants That Move the Field Forward

The Wound Healing Society recognizes scientific excellence and supports emerging wound healing researchers through competitive awards, travel funding, and grant programs at every career stage.

Young Investigator Awards

Recognizing outstanding early-career scientists whose work is advancing the next generation of discovery.

Trainee Travel Awards

Supporting trainees attending the WHS Annual Meeting to present their wound healing research and connect with leaders in the field.

Visiting Scholar Awards

Early- and mid-career awards enabling scholars to advance their work within the wound healing community.

WHS Research Grant

Competitive grant funding for WHS members pursuing innovative wound healing research projects with real clinical impact.

Membership

Join a Community Built on the
Science of Healing

WHS members are the researchers, clinicians, and scientists driving wound healing forward. Your membership funds fellowships, supports early-career scientists, and keeps you connected to the work that matters.

Eligibility for WHS research grants, awards, and fellowships
Discounted registration to the WHS Annual Meeting at SAWC Spring
Journal subscription to Wound Repair and Regeneration
Access to member-only webinars, education, and continuing education
Opportunities to serve on WHS committees and shape the field

Choose Your Membership Type

Whether you are a seasoned researcher, a clinician in practice, or still in training, there is a membership tier designed for where you are in your career.

Active Member

$225 / year

Nurse Member

$125 / year

Senior Member